The cover art was painted by Timo Ketola (Sunn o))), Arktau Eos) and fits perfectly with the album’s raw, natural sound. Final Sacrifice is an analog piece of art in both audio and visual aspects. The “final sacrifice” is like a red thread that ties the songs together and is the concept behind the art. Jansson, who spent time in Witchcraft, Count Raven, and Abramis Brama, was added to the lineup in time to record Final Sacrifice in April 2013.įinal Sacrifice is a fictional horror story where each song communicates a portion of the overall narrative. Noctum toured Europe again in 2012, and then welcomed the addition of drummer Fredrik Jansson after Gustaf’s departure. The new material successfully evokes a heaviness and emotion one might not expect from a “retro” sounding band. The progression came very naturally for the band and differs from the typical 70′s vibe. Dark Bombastic Evening 5, Alba Iulia Fortress, Romania. ESOTERIC US TOUR 2013 with Arktau Eos, Jarboe, Stargazer, Wardruna, and more. ESOTERIC US TOUR 2013 with Velnias, Saturnalia Temple, and Black Goat of the Woods. Their search for original and interesting material led them to a heavier and darker sound. Beale Street Live, Indianapolis, IN, USA. With a new record deal in place with a global label, Noctum spent the majority of 2012 refining their sound and writing new songs. It was also during this time that Per Wikström left the band and Daniel Johansson took his place. The band finally embarked on their first European tour in July of 2011, and followed that up with a new EP, The Fiddler.īy August of 2011, Noctum created enough buzz in the underground to gain the attention of Metal Blade Records, which led to a new worldwide record deal. Noctum’s debut album, The Séance, was released in September 2010 via High-Roller and in December by Stormspell. Within those three months, the band signed an LP deal with High-Roller Records, and a CD deal with Stormspell Records. Music (c) ARKTAU EOS Support the artist and label and check.
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Ermos shows fans, yet again, why Arktau Eos is esteemed so highly in the ritual ambient community and beyond. Since their debut, Mirrorion in 2006, Arktau Eos have quickly found a solid fan-base, which rabidly follows their every release.
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The band moved incredibly fast – they formed in September, recorded a two song demo after adding guitarist Per Wikström to the lineup in October, and by November had changed their name to Noctum. ARKTAU EOS live at Phobos X Recorded in Sophienkirche Wuppertal Elberfeld on march 16th 2019. Arktau Eos seem to have become the flagship project for the Aural Hypnox label. Uppsala, Sweden, 2009: Tobias, David, and Gustaf form a brand new band called Séance. From the deepest woods in the land of the thousand lakes psychedelic forest folk collective Hexvessel weaves another spell in All Tree.