ARGENTINUM ASTRUM
Originally formed in 2007, Argentinum Astrum arrived at their current lineup (Andrew Morrill – vocals, guitar and noise; Andy Kohler – drums; Emily Robinson – bass) in 2010, after several transmutations. Following two releases (an untitled album, commonly referred to as “Black,” released in 2007, and another, “White,” in 2009), the band’s new album, Malleus Maleficarum, is their first as a three piece. The album’s title is a reference to a short-lived side project, eventually absorbed by Argentinum Astrum as they began to incorporate more black metal into their traditional drone/doom sound.