The Swedish chaos/Pan cult Arckanum already has left a long history of hooved tracks behind. Mostly obscure in the 90′s amidst all mediocre Swedish black metal and norsecore, later praised for the mysticism and personality of the field recording, campfire ritual and mythology enhanced albums “Fran Marder”, “Kostogher” and “Kampen”, at about the exact time Necropolis Records collapsed and the discography went out of print. For about a decade, fans were drooling over news of promised future albums but received only weak signs of such in 7″ format.
Finally last year the chaos gods decided to smile upon mankind in the form of two Arckanum EP’s and a new full length, “Antikosmos”. Though a solid effort of Swedish black metal, it’s retro speed metal riffs and more rocking, direct style was something of a disappointment to many fans who wished Arckanum would return to the abstract forest atmosphere of old.
Apparently Arckanum did not only become activated but hyperactivated because another album for this year, “ÞÞÞÞÞÞÞÞÞÞÞ” (for the mythological significance of the number 11 and the thurisaz letter, visit your library) has been announced. Based on the Myspace samples, the band is back at fusing a more romantic and ambient sound with the 80′s influences mentioned on the site. Consistent to its trollish nature, Arckanum is also probably the first black metal band to release a statement against Óðinn and the rest of the ǽsir!
We hope that also the long awaited book on Chaos mysticism and philosophy by Mr. Lahger, “Pan Paradox”, shall be unleashed through Ixaxaar soon. It would undoubtedly enhance the enjoyment of Arckanum which seems to be deeply rooted in his archaic, mythological perception of things.
Debemur Morti Productions
Carnal Records
Clips
Arckanum – Gava Fran Trulen
Reviews
Fran Marder
Fran Marder
Fran Marder
Fran Marder
Kostogher
Kostogher
Kostogher
Kampen
Kampen
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