Genre(s):
Thrash Metal
Lyrical Theme(s):
Pollution, death, politics
Origin:
Finland (Kuusamo, Oulu, Rovaniemi)
Formed In:
1987
Status:
Active
Current Line-Up:
Tepa Karjalainen - Vocals, Bass (1987-1993, 2011-) (Mortal Decay (Fin))
Vesa Säkkinen - Guitar, Vocals (1987-1994, 2011-) (Lycantrophy, Pain Confessor, Anger Cell)
Jari Kelloniemi - Guitar, Vocals (1987-1994, 2011-), Bass (1987) (Lycantrophy, Corpset)
Timo Hanhijoki - Drums (2011-) (Crystalic, Frostborn, Corpset, Ruaste)
Former/past member(s):
Aku Raaska - Vocals (1987) (Ancient Dawn (Fin), National Napalm Syndicate)
Pasi Takkula (R.I.P. 1st May 2004) - Drums (1987-1992) (Lycantrophy, Golem (Fin))
Tapani Kokko - Drums (1992-1994) (Mental Agony)
Jarkko Poussu - Bass (1993-1994)
Additional Notes:
A.R.G. originally stood for Aku Raaska Group, named after the original vocalist, but it was retroactively defined as Ancient Rotten Graveguards. Reunited in 2011. Vesa Ruokangas of Lycantrophy and National Napalm Syndicate appeared as a guest vocalist on some gigs. Also have a rehearsal demo "Broken Marshall" (1987).
Discography:
A.R.G. - Broken Marshall [demo] - 1987
A.R.G. - Heathenism In Penitentiary [demo] - 1988
A.R.G. - Aggressive Confessor [single] - 1988
A.R.G. - Pesticide [demo] - 1988
A.R.G. - Entrance [full-length] - 1989
A.R.G. - Prevailing Sickness [single] - 1989
A.R.G. - Back To Life [ep] - 1990
A.R.G. - One World Without The End [full-length] - 1991
A.R.G. - December '91 [demo] - 1991
A.R.G. - Purged to Blaze Again [demo] - 1993
A.R.G. - Electro-Orgasm [demo] - 1994
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Official Site:
A.R.G. Homepage
