The fate of Arcturus

PrinnyD00d · March 29th, 2003, 12:00 AM

So, all I've heard is that Garm left Arcturus, which kind of left me with some questions. Are Arcturus planning to continue making music, and if so do they have any ideas as to a new singer? Why did he leave the band in the first place? (etc.) True, I could probably look this stuff up but I figured it was worth having a discussion about. Also, how do you guys think Arcturus will turn out without him? etc, etc, etc...

Staffan · March 29th, 2003, 02:58 AM

Øyvind (Maztema) Hægeland has replaced him

Kveldssanger · March 29th, 2003, 03:11 AM

Yes, the guy from Spiral Architect is he successor. As to why he left, the rest of the band wanted to become a "regular" band and maybe play some lives, something G. isn't interested in. Besides that with all the releases of Ulver coming up and the work in Jester Records he seems quite busy.
In my opinion the music of Arcturus won't change that much since it was Sverd who wrote the music anyway. It won't be the same but I'll wait to see what the future holds. At least we'll get to hear Sverd's music more often.

kontan · March 29th, 2003, 09:35 AM

Garm was the mind... Arcturus aren't a regular band anyway. I think that they will fuck up their music if they start to change it dramatically... I don't know, I may be wrong... Time shall tell....

yourdeadgroom · March 29th, 2003, 07:36 PM

I got the impression Garm wasn't too happy to be leaving Arcturus, but couldn't spare the time.
To be honest, I'm not sure how interested I am in any future Arcturus albums without him, I mean they do have really good music, but the main appeal of that band to me has always been the vocals. I dunno, time will tell I guess.......

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Eldzik · March 31st, 2003, 02:32 AM

Maztema is very good singer. he will do good job for Arcturus. of course i can't imagine Arcturus without Garm, but we'll see... anyway, i want Arcturus as regular band. Garm don't like metal nowadays, so it was good decision

Love Conquers All · March 31st, 2003, 09:17 AM

I am glad that fuckin portugese arab Garm left Arcturus. Now they can start to create original music again like in My Angel times.

Garm must continue only with ULVER becouse the stuff they do now it's very great and deserve full attention not only from the metal masses.

Ol' Dirty Bastard · April 2nd, 2003, 01:34 AM

I was honestly hoping that Ihsahn would be Garm's "replacement". I know it sounds far fetched but he would have fit in nicely. As for this Matzema guy, I had the Spiral Architect CD but quickly sold it based solely in his weak vocals. I cannot stand full on high pitched shit like that and in my opinion he had no range whatsoever. Just the same kicked in the balls tone. If that guy can't pull off anything more than wailing like a bitch, than I see no point in purchasing any future Arcturus albums.

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Eldzik · April 2nd, 2003, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ol' Dirty Bastard

I was honestly hoping that Ihsahn would be Garm's "replacement". I know it sounds far fetched but he would have fit in nicely. As for this Matzema guy, I had the Spiral Architect CD but quickly sold it based solely in his weak vocals. I cannot stand full on high pitched shit like that and in my opinion he had no range whatsoever. Just the same kicked in the balls tone. If that guy can't pull off anything more than wailing like a bitch, than I see no point in purchasing any future Arcturus albums.

you should listen Lunaris. i also don't like Maztema's vocals in Spiral Architect, but he is great in Lunaris

Ol' Dirty Bastard · April 2nd, 2003, 01:55 AM

So are you saying that he can do more than sing really high?

NovembersDirge · April 4th, 2003, 12:40 AM

I was a bit worried about hearing this too. But Garm left Borknagar, and they've gone on to put out some great records too...

manuelgv · April 4th, 2003, 06:25 PM

I just hope they don't go back to the growling and screaming like having their torsos ripped in half

En Vind Av Sorg · April 4th, 2003, 07:24 PM

Garm stated that he was in Acturus as a side project and when the others wanted to get serious by practicing three times a week, he couldnt commit to that, so he left.

Firedwarf · April 21st, 2003, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kontan

Garm was the mind... Arcturus aren't a regular band anyway. I think that they will fuck up their music if they start to change it dramatically... I don't know, I may be wrong... Time shall tell....

CRITICALTOM: Are you also the mastermind behind Arcturus?

GARM: No, the keyboard player in Arcturus is the main songwriter. I?ve been more of a producer. But the last album was heavily retouched by me, though.

Demonspell · April 21st, 2003, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ol' Dirty Bastard

So are you saying that he can do more than sing really high?

Yes, Oyvind does death vocals in Lunaris...I don't know if Sverd will want to utilize them, though...

Lakestream · April 23rd, 2003, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Demonspell

Yes, Oyvind does death vocals in Lunaris...I don't know if Sverd will want to utilize them, though...

If I remember correctly, Sverd tried to convince Garm to do the growls on Radical Cut, but he refused and they brought in Ihsahn for it instead.. so I guess Sverd isn't against growls

But of course, that was just on one song..

March 29th, 2003, 12:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
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March 29th, 2003, 03:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
Kveldssanger Black Adder leads us all Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Unseen University Posts: 722	Yes, the guy from Spiral Architect is he successor. As to why he left, the rest of the band wanted to become a "regular" band and maybe play some lives, something G. isn't interested in. Besides that with all the releases of Ulver coming up and the work in Jester Records he seems quite busy. In my opinion the music of Arcturus won't change that much since it was Sverd who wrote the music anyway. It won't be the same but I'll wait to see what the future holds. At least we'll get to hear Sverd's music more often. __________________ La science, la nouvelle noblesse ! Le progres. Le monde marche ! Pourquoi ne tournerait-il pas ? C'est la vision des nombres. Nous allons a l'Esprit. C'est tres certain, c'est oracle, ce que je dis. Je comprends, et ne sachant m'expliquer sans paroles paiennes, je voudrais me taire.

March 29th, 2003, 09:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
kontan Demon of the Abyss Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Athens, Hell-ass Posts: 817	Garm was the mind... Arcturus aren't a regular band anyway. I think that they will fuck up their music if they start to change it dramatically... I don't know, I may be wrong... Time shall tell.... __________________ I believe in Armageddon I've been baptised in alcohol I'm embodyment of Antichrist I'm living for my own demise Check out my tradesite http://kontan-trading.cjb.net (Last updated: 16/11/2003) The upcoming "UNDER THE GROUND" 'zine is in search of sponsors. If you own a label or distro and you are interested in cheap advertisment, check this link out: http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=122140

March 29th, 2003, 07:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
yourdeadgroom Black Stone Wielder Join Date: May 2001 Location: New Zealand Posts: 6,719	I got the impression Garm wasn't too happy to be leaving Arcturus, but couldn't spare the time. To be honest, I'm not sure how interested I am in any future Arcturus albums without him, I mean they do have really good music, but the main appeal of that band to me has always been the vocals. I dunno, time will tell I guess....... __________________ <asher7>Any ideas on how to get out of a rut, to get back on track again??? <clapton13>Move to Iraq and tattoo "I hate muslims" on your forehead.

March 30th, 2003, 10:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
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March 29th, 2003, 02:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
Staffan Soelen gaaer bag aase ned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Stockholm, sweden Posts: 1,749	Øyvind (Maztema) Hægeland has replaced him

March 31st, 2003, 02:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
Eldzik Anastasia's Minion Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 3,789	Maztema is very good singer. he will do good job for Arcturus. of course i can't imagine Arcturus without Garm, but we'll see... anyway, i want Arcturus as regular band. Garm don't like metal nowadays, so it was good decision

March 31st, 2003, 09:17 AM	#8 (permalink)
Love Conquers All Pornographic Messiah Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Europa Posts: 253	I am glad that fuckin portugese arab Garm left Arcturus. Now they can start to create original music again like in My Angel times. Garm must continue only with ULVER becouse the stuff they do now it's very great and deserve full attention not only from the metal masses. __________________ "Sex dwarf, isn't it nice? Luring disco dollies to a life of vice"

April 2nd, 2003, 01:34 AM	#9 (permalink)
Ol' Dirty Bastard Cunt Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 1,627	I was honestly hoping that Ihsahn would be Garm's "replacement". I know it sounds far fetched but he would have fit in nicely. As for this Matzema guy, I had the Spiral Architect CD but quickly sold it based solely in his weak vocals. I cannot stand full on high pitched shit like that and in my opinion he had no range whatsoever. Just the same kicked in the balls tone. If that guy can't pull off anything more than wailing like a bitch, than I see no point in purchasing any future Arcturus albums. NP: Katatonia- Viva Emptiness

April 2nd, 2003, 01:55 AM	#11 (permalink)
Ol' Dirty Bastard Cunt Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 1,627	So are you saying that he can do more than sing really high?

April 4th, 2003, 12:40 AM	#12 (permalink)
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April 4th, 2003, 06:25 PM	#13 (permalink)
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April 4th, 2003, 07:24 PM	#14 (permalink)
En Vind Av Sorg Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Washington D.C. Posts: 6,082	Garm stated that he was in Acturus as a side project and when the others wanted to get serious by practicing three times a week, he couldnt commit to that, so he left. __________________