Archgoat
is a black metal group that formed in Finland in 1989. There are three band members: Angelslayer (vocals/bass), Ritual Butcherer (guitar) and Blood Desecrator (drums). Their first demo, Jesus Spawn
, was released in 1992. They are known for their anti-Christian themed lyrics and death metal style. The members of Archgoat openly identify with the philosophy of Satanism, and the Occult. Comparisons are often made between this band and the black metal band Beherit. Archgoat, Beherit and other bands such as Impaled Nazarene and Barathrum helped to establish the black metal scene in Finland. This eventually lead to the Norwegian-Finnish conflict from 1992 to 1993 known as the "Dark War".
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History
Archgoat had formed in 1989 in Turku, Finland. Their first demo was released in 1992, titled
Jesus Spawn
. In 1992, Archgoat landed a recording deal with the record producers,
Necropolis Records. In 1993, their MLP,
Angelcunt (Tales of Desecration)
was released. In 1993, Archgoat entered into a full-time studio deal with Necropolis, but there was a disagreement with terms and the material that was recorded had been kept from the public.
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In 1993, Archgoat went on hiatus, feeling that they did not belong in a commercial black metal scene. They returned once again in 2004 with the original lineup, and they released their 1993 material as a 7" EP, titled
Angelslaying Black Fucking Metal
through Hammer of Hate Records. During that time the original drummer was replaced with Leneth the Unholy Carnager, becoming the permanent drummer for Archgoat. Their show, First Live Black Mass concert was recorded in Finland in 2005. The latest CD, titled
The Light-Devouring Darkness
was released on February 9th, 2009.
Discography
Studio albums
- Whore of Bethlehem
(2006)
- The Light-Devouring Darkness
(2009)
EPs
- Angelcunt (Tales of Desecration)
(1993)
- Angelslaying Black Fucking Metal
(2004)
Demos/promos
- Jesus Spawn
(1992)
- Penis Perversor
(1993)
Live Albums
- ' 'Archgoat and Black Witchery'' (2008)
Split Album
- Messe Des Morts / Angel Cunt
(1999) (with Beherit)
Members
Current members
- Angelslayer (Growls of the Fullmoon)
- Ritual Butcherer (Axe of Black Mass)
- Sinister Karppinen (1990–present) (Torture Killer, Demigod)
Former members
- Blood Desecrator
- Leneth the Unholy Carnager
Notes
- Interview with Archgoat 2005, Cross Of Black Steel magazine Issue #2, accessed 1/12/09