You can hear the song below:
"The second single from our debut album Curse & Courage is coming! Forsaken is a song that embodies both perseverance and chaos. It all started with a drum riff that our drummer Bjarne had stored on his hard drive for over a decade - never played, only programmed. For years, it remained just an idea, too wild to bring to life. But two years ago, when he finally gave in to madness and started practicing double bass drumming (some might call it a questionable life choice), Forsaken (originally titled Mango) finally had a chance to come to life. And once it passed through the Arv-machine in the rehearsal space, it finally became a song.
The journey to completion was anything but smooth. This is the song where three out of five of us count the intro riff differently (while the other two don’t count at all), and it required three different click tracks just to hold everything together. But despite the chaos, the end result exceeded all expectations, and we’re proud of what we created.
Lyrically, Forsaken paints a bleak picture of the world today - an inferno of war and division, where there are no true victors, only destruction and suffering. A world that feels more fractured than ever, consumed by conflict and devoid of hope. Forsaken is out March 14. Listen, get lost in the madness!"
Oslo-based ARV delivers a sound rooted in metal, blending elements of hardcore and post-metal into an experience that balances intensity and atmosphere. Their debut album, Curse & Courage, shapes its raw and textured expression through a mix of aggression, tempo shifts, and expansive, atmospheric riffs. Not only inspired by the heritage and connection several of the members have from northern parts of Norway, but also by current topics that just no one wants to see.
Recorded at Amper Tone and Nords Studio and mixed and mastered by Ruben Willem, Curse & Courage is the result of a long creative process that reflects the band’s commitment to their craft.
Previously, ARV has performed at festivals like Høstsabbat and Klubb-Øya, showcasing a dynamic and immersive live presence, one that the album itself represents with its intense and atmospheric soundscapes.
Featuring Frederik Hillestad (Kollwitz) on vocals and musicians from Jack Dalton and Day of the Jackalope, ARV brings together years of experience to craft their distinctive sound.
Curse & Courage is an exploration of heavy, unrestrained music for listeners drawn to the darker and more immersive corners of metal.
The journey to completion was anything but smooth. This is the song where three out of five of us count the intro riff differently (while the other two don’t count at all), and it required three different click tracks just to hold everything together. But despite the chaos, the end result exceeded all expectations, and we’re proud of what we created.
Lyrically, Forsaken paints a bleak picture of the world today - an inferno of war and division, where there are no true victors, only destruction and suffering. A world that feels more fractured than ever, consumed by conflict and devoid of hope. Forsaken is out March 14. Listen, get lost in the madness!"
Oslo-based ARV delivers a sound rooted in metal, blending elements of hardcore and post-metal into an experience that balances intensity and atmosphere. Their debut album, Curse & Courage, shapes its raw and textured expression through a mix of aggression, tempo shifts, and expansive, atmospheric riffs. Not only inspired by the heritage and connection several of the members have from northern parts of Norway, but also by current topics that just no one wants to see.
Recorded at Amper Tone and Nords Studio and mixed and mastered by Ruben Willem, Curse & Courage is the result of a long creative process that reflects the band’s commitment to their craft.
Previously, ARV has performed at festivals like Høstsabbat and Klubb-Øya, showcasing a dynamic and immersive live presence, one that the album itself represents with its intense and atmospheric soundscapes.
Featuring Frederik Hillestad (Kollwitz) on vocals and musicians from Jack Dalton and Day of the Jackalope, ARV brings together years of experience to craft their distinctive sound.
Curse & Courage is an exploration of heavy, unrestrained music for listeners drawn to the darker and more immersive corners of metal.
You can hear the video for their previous song VICTIM below:
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