Arkaik
The manifestation of ARKAIK began with the intent to create the most versatile and original sound in existence, using only the most intense, extreme and passionate influences.
Caring not for the generic mediocrity that plagues the majority of all genres these days, they have fiercely sought after a sound that places them far above what is considered "The Norm."
Human nature leads us to question existence, to find new pathways of thought and logic.
ARKAIK is the musical representation of this form of idealology.
Simply listen to one song and the plethora of musical influences that form ARKAIK are devastatingly apparent.
This makes them appealing to all fans of heavy metal, regardless of their genre preference.
ARKAIK mixes melodic and brutal death metal with the arctic malevolence of black metal, adds the violent assault of grind and the ethereal beauty of lavish and sweeping soundscapes.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Chance Strickland, Guitar) and Jared Christianson (Vocals) started the band three years ago while still in high school. After various lineup changes, we met our current bass player Eric Cohen when we opened of for Animosity and JFAC. After a rotating door of drummers, we met current drummer Keith Langston.The band would later be completed by the joining of (Craig Peters,Guitar)
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Yes, Arkaik has shared the stage with the following national acts:
Napalm Death
Viral Load
Cephalotripsy
Cattle Decapitation
Extreme Noise Terror
Today is the Day
Six Feet Under
Job For A Cowboy
Sworn Enemy
Crematorium
Sons Of Azreal
Animosity
The Absense
Inferaeon
Pyrexia
The Classic Struggle
Losa
Dark Haven
Life Or Death
Brain Drill
Diskreet
Manntis
Army of Darkness
Your musical influences
Polish & Swedish death metal, Norwegian black metal and American thrash metal.
Band influences: Pantera, Slayer, Vader, Opeth, Cryptopsy, Cycroptic, Decapitated, Suffocation. . . more.
