Lux Occulta

Lux Occulta

Company type	Band
Industry	Music
Founded	1994
Headquarters	Poland , Poland
Products	Avant-garde metal music

Lux Occulta—a name derived from Latin meaning "hidden light" or "the secrets of light"—is an avant-garde metal ensemble originating from Poland, established in the latter part of 1994. Their sound is a fusion of progressive and black metal, characterized by intricate compositions that incorporate multiple segments and sophisticated rhythmic variations.

Biography

The formation of the group took place when guitarists Peter and G'Ames, previously members of Blaspherion, invited vocalist Jaro.Slav from Haemorrhage to join their project. Soon after, bassist Jackie and drummer Aemil became part of the lineup, with keyboardist U'reck joining after their initial rehearsal session. Upon completing their debut record, Forever Alone, Immortal (1996), drummer Aemil was succeeded by Kriss. Their sophomore album, Dionysos, followed in 1997. After releasing Maior Arcana in 1998, G'Ames and Jackie departed, making way for guitarist Vogg and bassist Martin from the Polish death metal band Decapitated. This configuration produced My Guardian Anger in 1999.

Later that year, Kriss sustained a broken arm that cast uncertainty over his drumming career, while U'reck endured a leg injury that compelled the band to suspend touring activities for several months. After this break, they appeared at Poland’s Metalmania festival in 2000 alongside acts such as Opeth, Behemoth, and Tiamat, which led to interest from the Portuguese label Maquiavel Music Entertainment. Securing a two-album contract, their inaugural release under MME was The Mother and the Enemy in 2001.

Following 2002, the band largely ceased activity but resurfaced in 2012 by announcing upcoming material and searching for a drummer via MySpace. In 2014, they unveiled their fifth studio album, Kołysanki, which marked a notable departure from their previous avant-garde and black metal influences.

Band members

Current members

• Jarosław "Jaro.Slav" Szubrycht – vocals
• Jerzy "U.Reck" Głód – keyboards
• Wacław "Vogg" Kiełtyka – lead guitar
• Maciek Tomczyk – rhythm guitar

Former members

• "Aemil" – drums
• Grzegorz "G. Ames" Kapłon – lead guitar
• "Jackie" – bass
• Piotr "Peter" Szczurek – rhythm guitar
• Krzysztof "Kriss" Szantula – drums
• Marcin "Martin" Rygiel – bass
• Rafał "Kastor" Kastory – rhythm guitar

Studio albums

• Forever Alone, Immortal (1996)
• Dionysos (1997)
• My Guardian Anger (1999)
• The Mother and the Enemy (2001)
• Kołysanki (2014)

Compilation albums

• Maior Arcana: The Words That Turn Flesh into Light (1998)

Demos

• The Forgotten Arts (1995)