About Carpe Noctem

There are 4 bands that use the name Carpe Noctem. A black metal band from Iceland A black/death metal band from Poland A black metal band from Germany A "string metal" band (as they call themselves) from Germany The Icelandic Carpe Noctem is a black metal formed in November 2005 by Andri (guitar) Alexander (vocals) and Helgi (drums). It started as a metal band, but in the course of 2-3 years it developed into a black metal band. Tómas (guitar) joined the band in 2008 and Árni (bass) in 2009. The band has released a demo (Myrkraverk - 2008) and an EP (Carpe Noctem - 2009). The band plays uncompromising aggressive black metal with various musical influences, forming a raw, chaotic soundscape combined with Icelandic lyrics defiling Christianity and debasing the gods; Often referencing Norse mythology, apocalyptic prophecies and Icelandic black magic rituals. Members: Alexander - Vocals & Lyrics Andri - Guitars Árni - Bass Helgi - Drums & Percussion Tómas - Guitars