Arthemesia

Arthemesia

Arthemesia is a Finnish symphonic black metal band formed in 1994. The band derives their name from Artemisia absinthium, Latin for wormwood, thought to have many spiritual qualities. Their music mainly concerns a projection of the band's philosophy, namely glorification of the occult and Satanism, but also nature and Shamanism.

The band was formed in 1994, originally under the name Celestial Agony, by vocalist Valtias Mustatuuli and guitarist Routa, but did not record their first demo until 1998, by which time the band included Jari "Arbaal" Mäenpää (guitar), Jukka-Pekka Miettinen (bass), and Oliver Fokin (drums). The band's first album, Devs Iratvs was compiled from several demos they had recorded prior to its release in 2001. A first proper studio album, ShamaNatahs, was released in 2004. Mäenpäa left to form a new band named Wintersun.

Members

• Valtias Mustatuuli - Vocals
• Jukka-Pekka Miettinen (Mor Voryon) - Guitars, Keyboards, Backing Clean Vocals (ex-Ensiferum)
• S.M. NekroC - Guitars (see De Lirium's Order)
• Magistra Nocte - Keyboards, backing vocals
• Erzebeth Meggadeath - Drums (see Moonsorrow)

Former members

• Routa - Guitars/Keyboards (Finntroll)
• Kimmo Miettinen (Mor Vethor) - Drums (ex-Cadacross)
• Jari Mäenpää (Arbaal) - Guitars, keyboard,vocals (see Wintersun)
• Kai Hahto (Dr. KH) - Drums (see Wintersun, Swallow the Sun, ex-Rotten Sound)
• Janne Leinonen (G'thaur) - Bass (see Barathrum)
• Oliver Fokin - Drums (ex-Ensiferum)
• Aconitum - Bass

Discography

Demos

• 1998 - Demo '98
• 1999 - The Archaic Dreamer
• 2002 - Promon02AB
• 2006 - ShamaNatahS
• 2007 - The Hyperion Elements

Albums

• 2001 - Devs Iratvs
• 2009 - a.O.a.

External links

• Official Website
• Template:MySpace
• Allmusic