Arkhon Infaustus
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| Arkhon Infaustus | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Paris, France |
| Genre(s) | Black metal |
| Years active | 1997 – Present |
| Label(s) | Osmose Productions |
| Website | www.arkhon-infaustus.com |
| Members | |
| Dk Deviant Toxik H. Torturer Azk.6 |
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| Former members | |
| Hellblaster | |
Arkhon Infaustus is a four-piece black metal band from Paris, France. They formed in 1997 and are still active. They are signed to Osmose Productions and have released four albums, their most recent being Orthodoxyn which was released in 2007.
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[edit] Overview
[edit] Brief History
Arkon Infaustus was created in late 1997 by Dk Deviant, joined by Torturer[1]. They first released an EP entitled In Sperma Infernum through Mordgrimm, which was limited to 666 copies. They then signed to Spikekult Records and released another EP entitled Dead Cunt Maniac in 2000. This then got them signed to Osmose Productions. They then released their first album entitled Hell Injection, which was released 2001 and limited to 500 copies. They then went on release another album in 2002 entitled Filth Catalyst, and toured with Mortician[2]. They then went on to do a split with the Black Metal band Revenge, see Arkhon Infaustus/Revenge Split 2003, and toured in Europe with Vader.
They then released another album, entitled Perdition Insanabilis in 2004, followed by a European tour with Deicide[3], and another in 2005 with Belphegor and In Aeternum[4].
This was followed by the release of an EP entitled Annunciation. The band released their most recent album, Orthodoxyn, on May 28, 2007. On April and May 2008, they are currently touring in Europe with Angelcorpse[5].
[edit] Musical Style
Arkhon Infaustus use distorted raspy vocals, the double bass technique and synthesizers to play a style of black/death metal similar to that of Angelcorpse. Their lyrics usually deal with Satanism, sex, anti-Christianism and general acts of debauchery.
[edit] Members
[edit] Current members
- Dk Deviant
- Toxik H.
- Torturer
- Azk.6
[edit] Former Members
- Hellblaster
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- Hell Injection (2001)
- Filth Catalyst (2003)
- Perdition Insanabilis (2004)
- Orthodoxyn (2007)
[edit] EPs
- In Sperma Infernum (1998)
- Dead Cunt Maniac (2000)
- Annunciation (2007)
[edit] Splits
- Arkhon Infaustus/Revenge Split 2003 (2003)
[edit] References
- ^ Arkhon Infaustus Background info. blackmetal.com (2007). Retrieved on 2007-10-25.
- ^ On Planet Satan with Arkhon Infaustus. highwirepics.tripod.com. Retrieved on 2007-10-25.
- ^ Deicide Joined By Former Cannibal Corpse Guitarist. metalunderground.com (2004-10-28). Retrieved on 2007-10-25.
- ^ In Aeternum Finish Recording New Album, Tour Dates. metalunderground.com (2005-03-06). Retrieved on 2007-10-25.
- ^ Angelcorpse, Arkhon Infaustus, Revenge European Tour. waytooloud.com (2008-03-12). Retrieved on 2008-05-02.
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