Arcturus - Ad Absurdum

[@bastardjunkie]

I can understand people saying this is rubbish. It's not easy to listen, it doesn't follows standard music rules, it's weird... and to some lucky people who really understands... it's BEAUTIFUL!!! I remember buying La Masquerade Infernale and thinking "what the hell is this?!?!"... Then I had to settle up my mind and listened to it again, and once again... and finally I got into the masterpiece it is. And after that Arcturus kept doing great albums that will last for eternity!!

[@Anarchronic]

Yeah same here! After loving Aspera Hiems Symphonia I bought the masquerade and was disappointed and puzzled by its weirdness and after a few listening and getting accustomed I really loved it especially the weirdest one: Chaos Path which is as the title promised, very chaotic! ^_^

[@philipealves1553]

This is a perfect masterpiece

[@illest4realest521]

Still a sick listen

[@sallybarnes2946]

Only music illiterate's would say this is rubbish.

[@K50ATTACK]

@@sallybarnes2946Pretentious, pompous and ridiculous.

[@muchincolo]

This band is sadly so underrated... :(

[@Abfallkannibale]

Why sadly? This way, mainstream demand can't fuck it up! Being nieche is good!

[@BruceBebe]

Totally truth! They need to be more famous to keep doing great music, unfortunately when a band become really famous change everything, see Dimmu Borgir case, just an example.

[@obscuringveil1301]

Yeah if it goes mainstream or even close, you know it sucks haha

[@amirhoseynpuyan4936]

It's my favourite band.

[@theironsheik6322]

Back when they broke out the underground lapped them up. They were legit to everyone.

[@semiserioussam]

Not only do they change their reality, they change ours too. They are great artists.

[@MukesBoy]

I loved this group. Dimmi Burgers kicked out the best rhythm section they ever had in Vortex and Mustis and it serves them right that they've fallen into obscurity in the us now.

[@jollyrot3145]

Agreed, it’s criminal how underrated these guys are. They inspire me so hard when I’m writing, happiest accident five years ago when I first discovered them.

[@immortalx50]

why everybody wants Mustis to be Arcturus' keyboard player??? Sverd = Arcturus, he's the main composer and the leader

[@martinklauso.hautmann5341]

How can he sing so high??? Damn, he is a giant with a Tenor voice. For me he has the best voice in Metal.

[@Yazerhoun]

mmmmh... I'd still say Bfuce Dickinson, or King Diamond. And we shouldn't forget Dio or Halford. They all have outstanding voices too (especially Bruce and King, to me)

[@martinklauso.hautmann5341]

Dio for me has the best voice in Metal but Dickinson, Halford... Mmm, no, their vocal range it's not so high. 

[@BruceBebe]

I think I.C.S. VORTEX is the best one of all of them, cause he really sounds like a Tenor with singing education. It's my opinion.

[@BruceBebe]

Hey Martin Klaus O. Is Vortex the best one.

[@martinklauso.hautmann5341]

Ok

[@Valek0101]

arcturus es una banda mamalona muy original y con mucha imaginacion en lo que hace la verdad una chingonada .

[@P4nzerk93]

I need that red hat. It has confused me for years!

[@kevinmd1974]

P4nzerk93 I have one exactly like it. Bought it at a thrift store for $2

[@sandromage3686]

@@kevinmd1974 any links ?

[@kevinmd1974]

@@sandromage3686 sorry, dude. I was just joking.

[@sandromage3686]

@@kevinmd1974 YOU ARE PURE EVIL

[@kevinmd1974]

@@sandromage3686 sorry fellow Arcturus fan.

[@kapitanplomba]

I remember listening to this album for the first time, years ago... "Woohoo" I said to myself "this stuff's weird, do I really like it?". Hell, I do. I did then and I do still. ;)

[@lefterismandilas4903]

DO YOU STILL THO?? I do.

[@kapitanplomba]

@@lefterismandilas4903 Well well, eleven years passed and I STILL DO. Damn, I'm not developing at all ;)

[@fnslayeroc]

nothing can top thier first album. I wish they did more black metal

[@Anonyomus]

Well, Wolf's Lair Abyss is the most brutal release that Mayhem has ever released :D It's EP from 1997.. You can find songs from here KZbin.. Songs are like: I Am Thy Labyrinth, Fall of Seraphs, Ancient Skin and Symbols of Bloodswords... That "album" kills every Mayhem-album in the brutalness imo :P Also, Grand Declaration of War and Chimera are great, too..

[@ogrebattle22763]

Don't care what anybody has to say about this band...... They kick ass & they are unique... This DVD shows just how good they are live...

[@medievillord]

They're not pretending to be different. It's called having fun and putting on a good show.

[@kingozzy666]

Vortex has one of the most impressive pitch and style ranges of any vocalist I've ever ever heard!

[@juuhaa1]

Snare sound is great

[@claude692]

la masquerade infernal too good.👍🤘

[@Neueregel]

Black Metal All - Star Team 2006 !! MVP Sverd, Best Dunk of the night Hellhammer

[@juuhaa1]

Good snare sound....

[@God670]

I haven't listen to this in for ever. This is still an amazing song and no one can change my mind about it!

[@fiilthy]

No doubt these gentlemen have had alien contact.

[@P4nzerk93]

I just saw Arcturus live in Finland. It was a magical moment. There was art hippies and hipsters dancing around but at least it was easier to get closer the stage. They only had one guitarist but the show went perfectly.

[@KikoMacedonia]

THE BEST, the "u u u" part at the end is marvelous.

[@Mekki90]

For all of you who didn't noticed that the audio track is 0,5 seconds premating....... I uploaded the video with synchronous video and audio track!! watch?v=sg8IVN0XI8c Enjoy!!

[@MrDaoJones]

I love how Sverd Steinar has never been in the spotlight. He's probably one of the top 4 metal composers in Norway and you wouldn't be able to pick him out of a lineup. Dude needs a lot more recognition. Masquerade Infernale was maybe the best thing to come out of Norway in the nineties (besides perhaps Anthems to the Welkin at Dusk).

[@mrtrashguy5111]

MrDaoJones debatable,what do you say about Covenant’s “Nexus Polaris”?

[@MrDaoJones]

@@mrtrashguy5111 A classic album. Great even, but not as innovative at the time as the others I mentioned.

[@limpboz]

That Hellhammer of the legendary Mayhem fame is case you don't know boy......

[@AK4769er]

What are you talking about? It gets better every moment.

[@sscg7592]

This is like a demon which is extreme

[@cyruscameron1856]

I remember my dad playing this CD for me all the time when I was like 4. The nostalgia is real!

[@Velzevul666]

Aspera Hiems Symfonia is one of the best metal albums ever.

[@ВасяВасин-з6ф]

This is a avant-garde metal?

[@Practice9Perfection]

His vocals undertook lots of effects while he was recording with Dimmu... Here you can truelly appreciate his talent! :)

[@redbeard_the_baker]

Some of the people posting in this and the uploader are suprisingly tolerant and open minded compared to the rest of youtube, congrats to you guys

[@Dimitris966]

This is inspiration!..Hellhammer is probably the best drummer in the extreme metal scene

[@kaziglubey4455]

*George Kollias has entered the chat*

[@p.h.bridegroom4142]

*_Inferno has entered the chat_*

[@p.h.bridegroom4142]

*_Trey Williams has entered the chat_*

[@philipealves1553]

Nick Barker

[@Revenaant]

this is King- Finally someone bends the rules of metal music... not a little , but alot. I bought the Aspheia cd and thought " creative well made black metal" ... then bought the Masq. inf. cd... and sheesh was close to throw it after nearest old person i could see. but after a few listens, it all became clear - theese sods are truly amazing, and can really change your mood into and out of total Chaos- they write & sing in a toungue unknown.. they are truly gods.

[@artgameslpstreams]

Skjorte i sin super. I den gamle russiske stilen .)))) Vortex trollmann. Jeg elsker stemmen hans. Og musikken i denne gruppen er svært uvanlig. Tidligere hadde aldri blitt hørt.

[@juuhaa1]

HellHammeeeeeerrrr!

[@DougMovementDisyple]

is hellhammer wearing his kovenant get up?at least the mask? Im pretty sure he was wearing the same mask in the animatronic photo sessions with nagash and blackheart correct me if im wrong if its just corpse paint..

[@wolfboii999]

There drummer is fuckin beastly. Vortex can shake the earth with his godly voice... the keyboards are tied perfectly in the song... the guitarists... are ok i guess...

[@RodrigoLaiho7]

This dead orchestra Play on instruments Strung with the fibres Of my mind And skeletons dance They have no voice And no complaint But I am still flesh And will not serve You vampire fools Bringing you life By invoking dead I'm tired of telling stories With this ghostvoice of mine So you can say you don't Believe in ghosts You drink me animal Wasted on my madness Leaving me blank and empty But tonight I'm Houdini Gonna kill my shadow Penetrate your sanctum See your loss Through your eyes And laugh as two You not knowing why And wanting to die

[@alvarocarreno6481]

I saw on metal fest 2013, in My country Chile wow the sound perfect.

[@giddythekidd]

HELLHAMMER!!!!!!

[@Chyoz]

Yes,he is HellHammer

[@lildread1]

o wow that beginning is rly epic, vortex reminds me of like some big giant or king or something breaking out into song and with the costumes its even more epic

[@juuhaa1]

Hellhaaammeeerr!

[@Borknagar00]

Awesome awesome! Talent and quality.... nothing more to add!

[@SyntheticSyndrome]

Such a good trip

[@immortalx50]

Arcturus at their best.. sick genius..

[@scherzo1928]

How many bands can sound this good live? they even sound better!

[@wolfwere2]

Its custom job from Jarle Grimsland. Luthier from Mølla.

[@Doovlo]

@000metalhead000 y ofc we know kollias and btw he is from my country But never compare a mortal drummer(kollias)with an immortal God(hellhammer) its unfair for both kollias is still young in drumming and that kind of music and hell is a veteran that ages seems to pass through and dont affect him

[@blackcatcooker]

@ZuoLuoT Indeed,part of the show,arcturus look like themselves,and thats another thing to like about them,besides the music,thats just the most inspired I have ever seen,true musicians!!

[@murog232]

love hellhammer's mask

[@MC9212]

When I heard this for the first time I was like "wtf is this?!" Now I am ashamed for what I thought. Simply amazing.

[@artgameslpstreams]

Сорочка у него классная. В древнерусском стиле.)))) Vortex красава. Обожаю его голос. И музыка у этой группы очень необычная. Раньше никогда ее не слышал.

[@LordStickMax]

"i do not worship the devil. i do beleave in alot of the things he tells me but i do not worship him" - dave attell

[@nataliaalberto7450]

ARTE apreciable no para cualquiera 🖤

[@igmuwatogla86]

Arcturus Is one of the best. And this is a kickass! song!!!

[@pvtgladson6303]

Vlw amigo a 11 anos esqutei essa música no seu canal

[@chrono4eyes]

pvt gladson essa música é do caralho mesmo viu pqp

[@carolinamatias3619]

I think this is kinda different, and that's why I like it! Really good!!!

[@sieghallelujah]

Hellhammer is playing the drums and ICS Vortex (Bassist and backup singer of Dimmu Borgir) is the singer. :)

[@Vamp1ro101]

That riff at the beginning... that's like the coolest thing i have ever heard :D:D

[@VDVShaun]

first time I hear this guys and I love it !! If they return in 2011 I must see them !

[@IStillJustLikeCats]

As much as I deeply love the way Arcturus sounds live with Vortex, I'd almost kill to hear them live with Garm because I've always wanted to see/watch something of him doing live that was metal.

[@fernandofigueredo9946]

Listen to Ulver in the 90s the band of Garm "The voice"

[@IStillJustLikeCats]

@@fernandofigueredo9946 Absolutely love Ulver, and I know there's a pretty old video of them live from the early 90's floating around on here.

[@fernandofigueredo9946]

@@IStillJustLikeCats 😆 hugs master 😎 Garm is the ligth

[@SharDarksoul]

They're both awesome

[@javierlocutor]

Yes, that is Hellhammer with a theatrical mask.

[@D0WNSINNER]

The real fans know just who he is and what he's done, I don't think too much of the editing on this DVD either but I think it's still one of the best music DVD's ever recorded.

[@TheHypernaught]

one could argue the vocals and drumming are the finest bits about this band.

[@Vizkos]

If I am not mistaken too, in concerts they use an echoing thing on his mic, much like can be done in programs such as Ventrillo or other studio programs. In order to do stuff like that though you still need a good voice to base it off of, and that voice is Vortex's.

[@chinpocoman1]

hellhammer on drums ! cool

[@wizzdel]

I love this band!

[@Korgon2013]

awesome, they've always been avant-garde for sure. My Angel will always be a great piece in my eyes.

[@SpaceMinstrel]

@MikeAsHimself He can! He's one of Arcturus...they are capable of everything.

[@visualdarkness]

He's great, one of the greatest!

[@666Ahil]

just listen to that voice...briliant

[@StonexxDemonmaggot]

Arcturus are reunitimg in 2011 so its just a couple days left....this...is freaken AWESOME

[@dionysios1991]

thw drummer is Hellhammer!!!! Im surprised you dont even know him!!!

[@nowthatscrazy]

okay.. i did NOT expect this... AWESOME!!! LOVE THE GUITARS!!

[@Wallblind]

Confirmed Arcturus reuinion. Only show scheduled so far is in Atlanta at ProgPower USA.

[@RootsMaggot]

very excelent done!!! I love this guys :)

[@YayoMrtvih]

It sounds happy to me hehe

[@MonroeVallejo]

Absolutely everything about this performance is interesting.

[@DaveSwayer]

wow nice vocals, and awesome drummer, both of them should be back in Dimmu, it's to bad they are not there anymore!!!

[@Anonyomus]

you mean Wolf's Lair Abyss? It's mostly fast blastbeats, but there's other damn great riffs and little progressivity.. Yes, Chimera is damn good album :P It's too much underrated, imo.

[@0sk4rb]

This song sounds alot like dimmu borgirs song "The invaluable darkness". Is it hellhammer on drums, btw?

[@Christianholt911]

Epic =DD My fav of them.! And ICS Vortex handles Garm's vocals pretty good too =D

[@nebelung1]

Never got the chance to see them live :( Let's hope they reunites!

[@torenh7]

a perfect band with the best clean black vocals :D ICS vortex \m/

[@mrpolo666]

@jellehenk ... and nicholas barker is good too! (hahaha i forgot him)

[@immortalx50]

his guitar is made by Jarle Grimsland (watch jarlegrimsland com for some information)

[@DaveSwayer]

@GrandmasterDisaster yeah, didn't you know that?, he was in the In sorti in diaboli album, and a few more with them!!!

[@the_stagnant]

SPACE pirates! I love when Simen walks up to the mic.

[@Runey7]

@pepepito3000 they are active, they started up agai in 2010 after Vortex got kicked from dimmu and he is their current vocalist, they are booked for some music festivals in 2011

[@Drummyzable]

Beautiful.

[@anghusmorgenholz1060]

If I had one wish it would be the ability to listen to all the music I keep finding. I mean come on now ICS Vortex and this band fucking amazing.

[@Behemoth782]

I love the guy with the red hat with thorns sticking out. lol he's badass. Vortex is a great singer, not many can falsetto like that

[@LeVilainCam]

Sublime!! Beautifull! Arturus R.I.P.

[@Tveitan666]

I love his voice!!

[@JakeTheHippy]

@Dellemand yes its vortex AMAZING VOCALS FTW!!!!!!!!

[@chrono4eyes]

Look the power of keyboard 2:03 O.o Powerfull strings ❤️❤️❤️