Arthemesia
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Defunct | 2010 |
| Headquarters | Finland |
| Products | Melodic black metal music |
Arthemesia was a melodic black metal group from Finland that operated between 1994 and 2010. Taking its name from Artemisia absinthium (commonly known as wormwood), the band's lyrical themes revolved around concepts such as the occult, Satanism, nature, and Shamanism.
Initially formed in 1994 under the name Celestial Agony by vocalist Valtias Mustatuuli and guitarist Routa, the ensemble released their debut demo in 1998. By this point, the lineup had expanded to include guitarist Jari "Arbaal" Mäenpää, bassist Jukka-Pekka Miettinen, and drummer Oliver Fokin.
Their first album, Devs Iratvs (2001), featured a collection of earlier demo tracks. This was succeeded by their first full-length studio album, ShamaNatahs, which came out in 2004. Following this release, Mäenpää left the band to establish Wintersun.
Former members
- Valtias Mustatuuli – lead vocals
- Jukka-Pekka Miettinen (Mor Voryon) – guitars, keyboards, backing vocals (formerly of Ensiferum)
- S.M. NekroC – guitars
- Magistra Nocte – keyboards, backing vocals
- Erzebeth Meggadeath – drums (associated with Moonsorrow)
- Routa – guitars, keyboards (also linked to Finntroll)
- Kimmo Miettinen (Mor Vethor) – drums (previously with Cadacross, Ensiferum)
- Jari Mäenpää (Arbaal) – guitars, keyboards, vocals (involved with Wintersun, formerly of Ensiferum)
- Kai Hahto (Dr. KH) – drums (affiliated with Wintersun, Swallow the Sun, formerly of Rotten Sound)
- Janne Leinonen (G'thaur) – bass (connected to Barathrum)
- Oliver Fokin – drums (ex-Ensiferum)
- Aconitum – bass
Demos
- Demo '98 (1998)
- The Archaic Dreamer (1999)
- Promon02AB (2002)
- ShamaNatahS (2006)
- The Hyperion Elements (2007)
Albums
- Devs Iratvs (February 2001)
- a.O.a. (March 2009)