~Argus Megere~

Argus Megere is a romanian Black Metal band from Timisoara ,that will introduce you as well to the dark and mysterious side of our wonderful country, but at the same time you’ll be able to identify lyrical themes such as nihilism, misanthropy or anti-christian. It was formed in 1996 by Fulmineos (vocals, drums, keyboard) and Erebus (guitars). A interview with Argus Megere you can find here and here

The first demo was unleashed in the summer of 1997, with some additional members at bass and keyboards from Negura Bunget, the other black metal band in our town. The material entiteled “Diabolical risen to the nocturnal sky” was well recieved even though it had a mediocre sound.

Next demo “Castelul Noptii” was released in the fall of 1998; it was an improvement, both in sound and at conceptual level. It sold quite well in the national underground and also foreign contacts were made with this occasion. There were two new members: Tammuz (bass) and Naamah (keyboards) but soon they had to go too.

So for the recordings of the debut album “Obscur si etern” Fulmineos and Erebus decided to work alone. The material recorded in the spring of 2000 and was released on the tape version in 2002 by a small local label. The material contain seven songs as seven sins of fast but yet atmospheric funeral black metal, about 45 minutes of darkness and evil under the mighty forests of the Carpathian mystic lands. After this first album the band composed new material entitled: “Solitar in Straniu” which featured another ten songs of funeral harsh blackness. Also having some problems with the name, it was changed into: ARGUS MEGERE.

Argus (or Argos) was a monster in Greek mythology. He was famous in legend for having many eyes. With his multiple sets of eyes, he could see nearly everything in his vicinity. And indeed, with his keen vision, Argus was regarded as an almost perfect mythological guard creature.

Having some opportunities for live appearances they recruited new members: Izual on bass and Egregor on drums and started playing in different clubs and at some festivals. In autumn of 2006 was unleashed the ten years anniversary double-CD entitled “Inchinaciune Intunericului”, a total surprise for the underground maniacs that have been following the band through all this time.

Now the new songs are almost ready and the band is making the last arrangements to enter the studio for material that will be called: “A treia cale”

Links: myspase page

Discography:

“Diabolical Risen to the Nocturnal Sky” Demo 1997 - (Dark Dreams Production)

It contains:

1. Mitul Umbrelor 04:51
2. Ura... 03:05
3. Infernal Path of Truth 05:44
4. Singur (In linistea muntilor) 03:10
5. Ingerul Intunericului 04:51
6. Diabolical Risen 01:36

“Castelul Noptii” Demo 1998 - (Dark Dreams Production)

It contains:

1. Castelul Noptii
2. Intunecate Vremuri, Trecute...
3. Vesnicul Timp
4. Sfarsitul Luminii
5. Misticele Drumuri ale Eternitatii
6. Mitul Umbrelor
7. Din Vremuri Medievale
8. Intoarcerea la Castelul din Munti

“Tribute to the Mighty” Demo 1999 - (Dark Dreams Production)

It contains:

1. Noapte peste Pamanturile Valahiei
2. Transilvanian Hunger (Cover Darkthrone)
3. Evocand Lumina Lunii
4. Countess Bathory (Cover Venom)
5. Apus Nemuritor
6. Incantatie Timpurilor Stravechi
7. Freezing Moon (Cover MAYHEM)

“Obscur si Etern” Debut album 2000 - (Pro Music)

“Solitar in Straniu” CD 2006 - (Banatian Dark

ness)

1. In Cripta Solitudinii Eterne 09:47
2. Liturghie Neagra 06:24
3. Misticile Poteci ale Eternitatii 05:36
4. Noaptea Arcanelor 05:51
5. Cand Soarele nu va mai Lumina 04:57
6. Din Toamne Cimerice 05:33
7. Incantatie Timpurilor Stravechi 04:5

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8. Triumful Hoardelor Pagane 05:52
9. Infam 05:54
10. Solitar in Straniu 03:04

“Inchinaciune Intunericului” 2CD 2006 - (Banatian Darkness)

Disc 1
1. Mitul Umbrelor 04:56
2. Ura... 03:13
3. Infernal Path of Truth 05:44
4. Singur in Linistea Muntilor 03:17
5. Ingerul Intunericului 05:00
6. Diabolical Risen 01:41

7. Castelul Noptii 04:03
8. Intunecate,Vremuri Trecute... 05:29
9. Vesnicul Timp 11:05
10. Misticele Poteci ale Eternitatii 06:36
11. Din Vremuri Medievale 08:32
12. Intoarcerea la Castelul Din Munti 01:44

13. Noapte peste Pamanturile Valahiei 07:46

Disc 2

1. La Poarta Iadului 05:30
2. Iarna Neagra 07:07
3. Ma Intreb in Fiecare Noapte... 05:25
4. Evocand Lumina Lunii 04:39
5. Obsedat de Fantasmele Trecutului 04:41
6. Obscur si Etern 08:02
7. Sub Mantia Noptii 06:02

Band Members:

Fulmineos - guitars, vocals

Erebus - guitars and vocals

Izual - bass

Egregor - drums

Neith-keyboards