• Black Vinyl
• Gatefold Sleeve
• Includes Poster

Originally released in nineteen ninety-seven, Arcturus's La Masquerade Infernale stands as one of the most visionary and theatrical albums to emerge from the Norwegian extreme metal scene. Expanding far beyond traditional black metal boundaries, the band blended progressive rock, classical arrangements, electronic experimentation, and surreal atmosphere into a wildly ambitious concept album.

Featuring the dramatic vocal performances of Garm and guest contributions from Simen “I.C.S. Vortex” Hestnæs, the record moves through operatic passages, psychedelic guitars, orchestral textures, and dark avant-garde compositions. Tracks like “Master Of Disguise,” “The Chaos Path,” and “Painting My Horror” showcase the band’s ability to fuse extreme metal with theatrical and experimental elements.

This remastered reissue presents the album on black vinyl housed in a gatefold sleeve and includes a poster, revisiting one of the most unique and influential avant-garde metal releases of the nineteen nineties.

Title: La Masquerade Infernale
Artist: Arcturus
Label: Prophecy Productions / Ad Astra Enterprises
Style: Prog Rock, Modern Classical, Space Rock, Avantgarde, Experimental
Product Type: LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered
Country: Europe
Release Year: 2022
Barcode: 884388726116

Tracklist:

A0. Untitled
A1. Master Of Disguise
A2. Ad Astra
A3. The Chaos Path
A4. La Masquerade Infernale
B1. Alone
B2. The Throne Of Tragedy
B3. Painting My Horror
B4. Of Nails And Sinners