.:: Following their Black Market Activities debut, “Nano-Nucleonic Cyborg Summoning”, the instrumental power-trio has put a darker and more atmospheric spin on their sound with “Skullgrid”.
Behold have extracted the grit, rawness and obscured beauty of old black, death and doom metal—inspired by bands like Ulver, Darkthrone, Enslaved, Morbid Angel, Death, Swans—with the structures and harmonies of the classical world—composers like Berio, Penderecki, Bartok, Shostakovitch, and Varese. They used the composing style from the classical world and constructed the record straight to paper, tabbing the songs out musically and then learning how to play them after the fact.
The result of the clash of these styles and influences ranging hundreds of years is astounding. There are also elements of more contemporary influences, like that of King Crimson, Watchtower, Naked City and the Mahavishnu Orchestra. Despite the mechanically perfect musicianship, the sounds have such an emotive air that paints clear pictures of various moods and landscapes.
Behold... the Arctopus play intensely virtuosic and complex progressive metal with avant-garde leanings that completely avoid sounding dated or cliche. The instrumental trio comprised of guitar, drums and Warr guitar (a 12 string instrument played primarily by tapping that covers the range of guitar and bass) combine furious virtuosity, detailed composition countered by improvised soloing and certain writing techniques of contemporary classical music to give their insanity a compositional cohesion rarely heard in rock music.
Despite their technical nature, they always rock hard and in an engaging way that is as accessible to musicians and non-musicians alike. They are a true metal band that everyone can enjoy, not just the "kult" headbangers.
Behold... the Arctopus have shared the stage with the likes of such bands as Pig Destroyer, Hella, Orthrelm, Psyopus, Kayo Dot, Pelican, Genghis Tron, All Else Failed, Exhumed, Dysrhythmia and Cerberus Shoal.
Behold... the Arctopus contains something for everyone with a love for music and an open mind.
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