Episode 140 – Wormholes! ARCTURUS 1991-2015
It has taken light years of travel, but we’ve finally reached Arcturus. For our 140th episode, Radical Research dives into the catalog of one of Norway’s longest-running institutions. Over the course of five full-length albums and a clutch of odds and sods, Arcturus has defined and redefined the possibilities of experimental heavy metal. This episode goes all-in, exploring the entire body of work of this beacon of Norweird. Note I: We wondered who released the second Arcturus album, La Masquerade Infernale , in the US, and it turns out, no one did until 5 years after its initial release (Candlelight Records, 2002). Note II: Jeff’s Voivod book, ‘Always Moving: The Strange Multiverse of Voivod,’ is finally available. You can purchase a copy of the 540-page, 3-pound behemoth HERE: radicalresearch.org/voivod Note III: The Radical Research Patreon page is now set up and ready for your patronage. We are offering tiered subscription levels for those who want a set-it-and-forget-it donation option. As ever, if you choose to support us, we are humbled and grateful! patreon.com/RadicalResearchPodcast Note IV: we touched on Arcturus in these episodes, if you’re wanting more on these legends: Episode 76: Ulver’s Kristoffer Rygg Outside the Wolfpack https://www.radicalresearch.org/episode-76-ulvers-kristoffer-rygg-outside-the-wolf-pack/ Episode 79: Simen Hestnaes aka ICS Vortex – 25 Years of Agility and Quirk https://www.radicalresearch.org/episode-79-simen-hestnaes-aka-ics-vortex-25-years-of-agility-and-quirk/ Music cited in order of appearance: “My Angel” ( My Angel 7”, 1991) “Morax” ( My Angel 7”, 1991) “Icebound Streams and Vapours Gray” ( Constellation EP, 1994) “Naar Kulda Taar” ( Constellation EP, 1994) “To Thou Who Dwellest in the Night” ( Aspera Hiems Symfonia , 1996) “Du Nordavind” ( Aspera Hiems Symfonia , 1996) “Master of Disguise” ( La Masquerade Infernale , 1997) “Ad Astra” ( La Masquerade Infernale , 1997) “Deception Genesis” ( Disguised Masters , 1999) “Kinetic” ( The Sham Mirrors , 2002) “For To End Yet Again” ( The Sham Mirrors , 2002) “Evacuation Code Deciphered” ( Sideshow Symphonies , 2005) “Hufsa” ( Sideshow Symphonies , 2005) “Angst” ( Arcturian , 2015) “Demon” ( Arcturian , 2015) “The Journey” ( Arcturian , 2015) Radical Research is a conversation about the inner- and outer-reaches of rock and metal music. This podcast is conceived and conducted by Jeff Wagner and Hunter Ginn. Though we consume music in a variety of ways, we give particular privilege to the immersive, full-album listening experience. Likewise, we believe that tangible music formats help provide the richest, most rewarding immersions and that music, artwork, and song titles cooperate to produce a singular effect on the listener. Great music is worth more than we ever pay for it.