I love ARK because they have a very unique sound and every track off both albums is completely killer. Yes Macaluso is a great drummer but every musician in the band is at his level. I love the fretless bass playing, Tores experimental riffs and amazing lead playing and of course Jorn who holds nothing back and gives the performance of his career(well, so far anyway!) in this band. ARK's weird music was such a great platform for Jorn to show what he can do.
I rate Tores earlier band Conception almost as highly as ARK but if i had to choose between them i'd go with ARK.
What a shame ARK couldn't keep it together for a few more albums.