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Poema Arcanus
Poema Arcanus formed in 2007 around vocalist Rune Bergman and guitarist Erik Oskarsson. Their music draws from gothic literature and Edgar Allan Poe, working...
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Zoom To The Void
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Absinthe
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Burnt
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Desintegracion
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Distances
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Elegia
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Ensoáacion
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Epílogo
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Errant Souls
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Essence
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Innocent Shades
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Lament
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Nocturnal Blossom
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Promised Light
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Sadim
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Smell The Human Stenchs
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Poema Arcanus formed in 2007 around vocalist Rune Bergman and guitarist Erik Oskarsson. Their music draws from gothic literature and Edgar Allan Poe, working with dark romantic themes rather than straightforward horror. The band's sound mixes gothic rock with symphonic metal, which some critics found theatrical or pretentious at first.
Songs like "Burnt" and "Latent Eclipse" show their approach to blending classical elements with heavier textures. They've released albums including The Hanged Man in 2009, The Burning Casket in 2012, and Decay in 2015. Their lineup has included bassist Anders Johansson and drummer Johan Langell.
Their lyrics and imagery have sometimes drawn accusations of being anti-Christian or satanic, which the band has denied. They've said their work explores human nature rather than promoting evil. More recent albums include Burnt from 2018 and The Painted Queen in 2022.
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