Arcturus - Disbanded
In a shock development, Avantgarde metallers Arcturus have decided to disband after a highly successful tour of Australia.
Local tour promoters Just Say Rock Productions broke the news to patrons of the concerts via e-Mail, stating their reasons: "The band just thought that the time was right, the moment had come and that due to their tour of Australia being so successful they wanted to go out on top...[Arcturus believed] their [recent] Australian tour was one of their greatest highlights and they rated their Melbourne show as one of their all time memorable all round events."
Bravewords.com reported that, in response to a question asked by Australian fan Vanessa at the band's MySpace page, Arcturus drummer Jan Axel "Hellhammer" Blomberg (Dimmu Borgir, Mayhem) responded with the following:
"Yes we are splitting up, there is no more time for all of us, as everyone is extremely busy. But there have been some killer 16 years or so :-)
See you next time with Mayhem or Dimmu, and those bands are not likely to split up any time soon ;-) ."
Another fan post on the page reads: "Vortex (vocalist Simen "Vortex" Hestnæs) announced that the Melbourne show was their last, I spent alot of time talking to all members of the band and they all gave me the impression that they were somewhat relieved it was coming to an end. I feel totally blessed to have been able to spend a week with them and be at their last ever show. Sadly they all said that a reunion is very unlikely."
Local tour promoters Just Say Rock Productions broke the news to patrons of the concerts via e-Mail, stating their reasons: "The band just thought that the time was right, the moment had come and that due to their tour of Australia being so successful they wanted to go out on top...[Arcturus believed] their [recent] Australian tour was one of their greatest highlights and they rated their Melbourne show as one of their all time memorable all round events."
Bravewords.com reported that, in response to a question asked by Australian fan Vanessa at the band's MySpace page, Arcturus drummer Jan Axel "Hellhammer" Blomberg (Dimmu Borgir, Mayhem) responded with the following:
"Yes we are splitting up, there is no more time for all of us, as everyone is extremely busy. But there have been some killer 16 years or so :-)
See you next time with Mayhem or Dimmu, and those bands are not likely to split up any time soon ;-) ."
Another fan post on the page reads: "Vortex (vocalist Simen "Vortex" Hestnæs) announced that the Melbourne show was their last, I spent alot of time talking to all members of the band and they all gave me the impression that they were somewhat relieved it was coming to an end. I feel totally blessed to have been able to spend a week with them and be at their last ever show. Sadly they all said that a reunion is very unlikely."
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| Katatronik Angel of Lust Posts: 1018  |
What? So sad news! Arcturus one of the best innovative black avantgarde reality in metal...  Another band split up on the top of their career, why? If they are too busy, take a break for a while, not disband... I think the reasons are others...
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| Dam3k Posts: 704  |
OMFG WTF IS THIS?! NO MORE ARCTURUS... omfg omfg.... one original band and split up GL
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| White Winter Sun Laboratory's Rat Elite Posts: 2198  |
Written by Katatronik on 16.04.2007 at 23:18 +1 Too bad this loss of Arcturus universe. And why disband for job overload. A simple break or standby is possible.... 
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| Daru Jericho Posts: 2098  |
At least they can say they ended on a good note. I'm not going to go too crazy over this because SS was such a great release (although not their best). I never got the pleasure of seeing them live though, and I heard that they were going to start writing for a new album this summer. Oh, and Arcturus are better than Dimmu and Mayhem.
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| Hyvaarin Posts: 1487  |
At least I got to see them. Hopefully each member goes on to new, excellent projects.
---- "Summoned By Words Never Spoken Before..."
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| Music4TheSpirit MetalForTheSpiri Elite Posts: 4934  |
Well i couldn't say one could see this coming, but it's not a big surprise if we take into account the line-up changes lately... Anyway it's a shame to know they're no more...
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| Bararey Winter is Coming Elite Posts: 3139  |
What a shocker! The Australian tour was successful that's why the disbanded!! damn you Aussies you should not have gone to the concert(s) 
---- "Rhaegar fought valiantly, Rhaegar fought nobly, Rhaegar fought honorably. And Rhaegar died." Ser Jorah Mormont
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| Doc G. Full Grown Hoser Staff Posts: 9718  |
It looks like Im the only one whos indifferent about this, I quite familiar with Arcturus and I dont view this as a big loss at all.
---- "I got a lot of really good ideas, problem is, most of them suck." - George Carlin
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| Xtreme Jax Psycroptipath Posts: 2322  |
Good one them. They went out on top and on their own terms. Wish I could have gotten the chance/money to have gone and seen them at their final gig in Melbourne, damn.
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| Judas The Amputator Posts: 2043  |
I'm glad I took the opportunity to see them in Brisbane, and while the breaking up of a good band is never really good news, at least we can honestly say that they didn't suck at any stage of their career. Thank you, Arcturus. On the members, well, I heard a rumour that one of the reasons was the Hellhammer has joined Dummu Burger full-time. Vortex will no doubt keep himself busy, as will Sverd, Tore and Knut (they're all really good musicians, and will probably get gobbled up by other bands quickly enough!).
---- "Once the game is over, the king and the pawn both go back into the same box."
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| schapboy Posts: 10  |
it's so fucking damn bad ARCTURUS OOH I WILL NEVER SEE THEM IN A CONCERT? FUCK ? FUCK FUCK
---- Don't Believe, Because They Lie And Don't Love, Because Behind A Mask They Hide
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| Danny Thomas Posts: 552  |
one of the msot original bands ive ever heard, and lately were becomign oen of ym favorite bands period. and now they are broken up, what wrottne luck : / hopefully reunion eventually
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| Thryce Retired Staff Elite Posts: 4346  |
Arcturus have posted the following official statement: "A lot of rumours have been going around after our gig in Melbourne. Simen opened the concert with the words 'Welcome to the last Arcturus-show ever.' This is a decision we made some time ago. We all have a lot of things going on in our carreers and our lives, and therefore can not find the time to continue working with this band. We are humble and grateful to all the people that have supported and loved us over the years." (Source: http://www.arcturus.no)
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I just read about it yesterday, and was truly disappointed  , for they are among my favorite bands, though I haven't gotten their latest release so I can't say whether it was right time for them to disband.
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| pralat Posts: 9  |
Damn, one of my favourite bands... But nothing lasts forever and they've got 17 years behind them, so it's a really long time. r.i.p. 
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| Umideath Posts: 177  |
Too bad, HFSH.
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