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Arcturus (band)
Norwegian metal band / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Arcturus is a Norwegian avant-garde metal band formed in 1991. Their name, which means "Bear Guardian", references the Behenian fixed star Arcturus.
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Background information | |
Origin | Norway |
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Years active | 1991–2007, 2011–present |
Labels | Century Media, Music for Nations, Candlelight, The End, Jester, Season of Mist |
Members | Steinar Sverd Johnsen Jan Axel Blomberg Hugh Mingay Knut Magne Valle ICS Vortex |
Past members | (see below) |
Website | www |
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