Genre(s):
Folk Black Metal
Lyrical Theme(s):
Russian History & Legends, Fantasy, Mysticism, Abstract Themes
Origin:
Israel (Tel Aviv)
Formed In:
1997
Status:
Active
Current line-up:
Leshii - Drums (1997-)
Felius - Guitar (1997-)
Roman "R.K." - Bass (2007-)
Nasha Nokturna - Violin (2008-) (ex-Anora Dimentia)
Helge Stang - Vocals (2009-) (ex-Equilibrium, ex-Reign of Decay)
Former/past member(s):
Oboroten - Guitars (ex-Excessum)
Alex Schuster - Guitar (Nail Within, Azazel (Isr))
Paul - Guitars (The Fading)
Leon Notik (Oboroten) - Guitar, Vocals (ex-Excessum (Isr))
Daniel Varfolomeyev - Bass, Guitars, Vocals (backing) (2004-2007) (Acropolis)
Alex Schuster - Guitars (live) (ex-Nail Within, ex-Arallu, ex-Azazel)
Mihail - Bass, Guitars (2002-2004)
Miron - Guitars (session) (2005) (Tvangeste)
Lord Asmodeus aka Grom - Bass
Max Gringaus - Bass (Acropolis)
Ilya Badrov - Vocals (The Fading, ex-Excessum)
Candlelight - Vocals, Keyboards (2002-2004)
Alex Karlinsky (Divertigo) - Keyboards (ex-Moth Eaten Dream, Acropolis)
Natalia Silantieva - Violin
Monika - Violin (session) (2005)
Discography:
Arafel - Skazki Starogo Lesa [demo] - 1999
Arafel - The Way Of Defender [full-length] - 2003
Arafel - Second Strike: Through the Flames of the Ages [full-length] - 2005
Arafel - For Battles Once Fought [full-length] - 2011
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Official Site:
Arafel @ HomePage
Arafel @ Home Page (Old)
Arafel @ Myspace