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The Arcane

The Arcane

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Latest News:

We are currently in the Editing and Mixing process. All tracks have been laid down and everything sounds awesome!Release date scheduled between end of summer 2008 and start of winter 2008.

The political situation in Lebanon has affected the planned shows but we will soon be on stage again. Keep an eye on our website for news and shows.Our hearts and thoughts go to all those who suffered through difficult times, and lost their beloved for foolish reasons...

History of The Arcane:

The Arcane was founded by Cyrille Najjar & Jean Louis Ghazi in 1996.

The Arcane first official concert was the 3d September 2000 at the Crepaway Open Air Rock Concert.

Some of the concerts performed by The Arcane:

Crepaway Open Air Rock Concert 3d September 2000
Quadrangle 1st of may2002
Rock Nation 3 8th of June 2002
BCD Martyr's square 21st of June 2002
Usj festival April 2003
Gemmayzé Escalier des arts festival May 2003
St Mesrob Music against drugs March 2004
Rock nation 5 Marina June 2004
Festival de l'ALBA (Lebanese Academy of Fine Arts) July 2004
Virgin Rock Concert 8 December 2005
Rock Fest 3 3 December 2005
Apocalyptica Marina, 9 June 2006
Fete de la Musique BCD Virgin Stage, 21 June 2006
Rock Nation Feat. MacBeth Marina, 1 July 2006

To see pictures of the concerts, check out our official website www.thearcane.net

The Birth from Division album was self produced and recorded by Raymond Khalifé at Electra studios, finalized in June 2004.
Published by M. Jihad Murr in 2005.

The Birth from Division Album was launched at the Virgin Megastore the
6 th of February 2005.
The birth from division album was number one selling album in Lebanon for more than six consecutive weeks.
The Arcane was also selected for the Middle East by Kodak Usa to figure in a workshop video clip.
The clip Poison was requested by director Rametin Movahed.

Contact Info: [email protected] - [email protected]

Last update Jan, 2007.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 1/17/2006
Band Website: thearcane.net
Band Members:

Cyrille Najjar: Guitars, Backing vocals

Karim Abi Saleh: Guitars

Edmond Khabouth: Keyboards, Piano

Eddy Mounla: Bass, Contrabass

Cynthia Safi: Vocals

Samer Eid: Vocals

Ibrahim Nassar: Drums

Angela Nurpetlian: Flute


Influences:

Cyrille's influences: Megadeth, Savatage, Samael, Dead can dance, Loreena Mc Kennit, Shostakovitch, Beethoven, Brahms, Bach, Depeche Mode, Angra, Stratovarius, Nightwish, Manowar, Rhapsody.

Karim's influences: Savatage, Dream Theater, Dark Tranquility, Iced Earth, Freak Kitchen, Ozzy, Black Sabbath, Pantera, Van Halen, Nightwish, J.S Bach, Chopin.

eDd's influences: Beethoven, Bach, Rachmaninov, John Cage, DireStraits, Aziza Mustafah Zadeh, Nightwish, Savatage, Therion, Porcupine Tree.


Sounds Like: The Arcane "Birth From Division", 2004

Listen to the whole album on www.TheArcane.net

Click here to start listening now!! Free of charge of course!
Record Label: The Arcane
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Recording Scheduled for july 2007

Hi to all,As you may have been informed from our official website, Arcane's 2nd album was unfortunately delayed due to the situation in Lebanon. A date has been fixed for the recording which will take...
Posted by The Arcane on Tue, 08 May 2007 12:54:00 PST

2nd Album to be recorded soon...

The Arcane will be recording their second album soon. The recording of the album shoud be done by the end of September. Stay tuned to Myspace and www.thearcane.net for more info!!! Cheers to all, Th...
Posted by The Arcane on Sat, 26 Aug 2006 04:35:00 PST

War In Lebanon

Due to the tragic events occurring in Lebanon, the arcane has suspended its activities for now. Our Heart and minds are with all the unfortunates and innocents, victims of a war that is not theirs. P...
Posted by The Arcane on Sat, 26 Aug 2006 04:31:00 PST

Rock Nation Date Changed to 1st of July

Hey everybody... Just wanted to tell you that the date of the Rock Nation has been changed. Was supposed to be on the 3rd of june but has been postponed till the 1st of July. All other details are t...
Posted by The Arcane on Fri, 19 May 2006 02:14:00 PST

The Arcane playing at Rock Nation featuring Italian band Macbeth

Hello Again, July 2006 is truly a great month for Heavy/Rock fans!!! La Marina is holding a Rock Nation on the 1st of july 2006. N.B: The date has been changed from the 3rd of June to the 1st of ...
Posted by The Arcane on Fri, 28 Apr 2006 11:13:00 PST

The Arcane playing a show with Apocalyptica

Hail to All!! We are pleased to announced that The Arcane and fellow band Weeping Willow will be playing a show with Apocalyptica. This concert will be heald in Beirut/Lebanon, the date being June 9,...
Posted by The Arcane on Sun, 23 Apr 2006 01:51:00 PST

Join The Arcane's Community now!

Be a part of The Arcane's Community   After having updated our official website www.TheArcane.net,  you can now join The Arcane's community.   To join The arcane's community Click Here...
Posted by The Arcane on Mon, 06 Feb 2006 03:19:00 PST

The Arcane's Website Updated

Hey there! The Arcane's Website has been updated with a new design and other cool stuff. Check it out at www.TheArcane.net !! You can now listen to the whole "Birth from Division" Album Online... Cli...
Posted by The Arcane on Mon, 06 Feb 2006 03:31:00 PST

LebaneseBands.com Interview the Arcane

Hails, This might be an old interview, I know, but it may still be interesting for some of you. Specially those new to the band or those abroad. "The arcane* was interviewed by the LebaneseBands.com ...
Posted by The Arcane on Mon, 06 Feb 2006 02:57:00 PST