BIOGRAPHY
"Arghoslent" is a hybrid between the Greek root words ‘"argho" (more commonly spelled "argo")’ and "slent". The former, taken from Greek mythology, is the name of the ship the protagonist Jason set sail on to retrieve the Golden Fleece on orders of King Pelias, and the latter being a derivation of the word ‘"slave"’. Hence, the band's name can roughly yet plausibly be translated as "slave ship" or "ship of slaves".
The band was formed out of the ashes of bands Genocide and Asfyxia. The band was originally known as Pogrom.
Arghoslent of United States of America (Oakton, Virginia) is a death metal band formed in the summer of 1990. The band's interviews have been the source of much controversy for advocating racism, and lyrically glorifying cultural domination of Africa and the Caribbean by Anglo-Saxon and Spanish conquistadors and slave traders. Their political ideals do not always reflect the lyrical glorification as they have admitted in interviews that the Trans-Atlantic slave trade was the worst event in American history and that a multicultural land featuring both blacks and whites will never achieve cultural hegemony. Despite being criticized for their racist/segregationist ideology, Arghoslent has become a popular underground artist (especially after the release of Incorrigible Bigotry), with their albums gathering mostly positive reviews.
Over the years the band has reformed their invective somewhat, opting for a more “acceptable” stance that considers true strength to be derived from within and not from pigmentation or lack thereof, even going so far as supporting Barack Obama during his first crack at the presidency back in ’08. While this in no way means that the band has reneged on its formerly adamant, vitriolic assertions, it does hint at either a late-dawning but genuine maturity, or an appeal for greater inclusiveness within an often heavily left-leaning metal community.
Formed in: 1990
Status: On hold
Years Active: 1990-Present
LINE UP
Einzelganger - Bass
Aktion T4 - Drums
Ulfhedinn - Vocals
Pogrom - Guitars
Holocausto - Guitars
Country of origin: United States
Location: Oakton, Virginia
Genre: Death Metal (early), Melodic Death/Thrash Metal (later)
Last Label: Drakkar Productions
Last FM: www.last.fm/music/Arghoslent
Merch: http://shop-hellsheadbangers.com/arghoslent.asp
DISCOGRAPHY
Send Forth the Best Ye Breed (Split with Martial Barrage - 2009)
1990-1994: The First Three Demos (Compilation - 2008)
Hornets of the Pogrom (Full-Length Album - 2008)
Incorrigible Bigotry (Full-Length Album - 2002)
Galloping Through the Battle Ruins (Full-Length Album - 1998)
Arsenal of Glory (Demo - 1996)
