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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Diabolus Arcanium
| image =
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| alias = DA
| origin = [[Chennai|India]]
| genre = [[Black Metal]]
| years_active = 2011–2016
| label = Transcending obscurity, Haught Records
| associated_acts =
| website = [http://www.diabolus-arcanium.com Official Diabolus Arcanium website]
| current_members = Hex<br/>Roshan<br>Teeto<br>Bishwanth
}}
'''Diabolus Arcanium''' was an [[India]]n black metal band that was formed in 2011.The band is a result of Hex's interest in darker music, and not being able to do that with [[Fortified Destruction]] he renamed the band to Diabolus arcanium. The band combines elements of [[black metal]] (screeching vocals, keyboards/orchestra) with some [[neoclassicism (music)|neo-classical]] guitar influences. Lyrical themes vary, either about [[Satanism]], death, war, lost love, Satanic or otherwise anti-religious themes (common in [[black metal]]), or combinations.

The band after the new name and line up got signed to Haught records (USA) and released their demo album ''Spellbound'' to mostly good review.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://skullbanger.net/2014/05/20/diabolus-arcanium-spellbound/|title=Diabolus Arcanium – Spellbound|website=Skullbanger.net|date=20 May 2014|access-date=16 November 2020}}</ref>

They have released their demo album, ''Spellbound'' in 2014. The band is set to release their debut album titled ''Path of Ascension'' with a partially live recorded orchestra.<ref>[http://www.metalindiamagazine.com/news/diabolus-arcanium-announce-debut-album-via-transcending-obscurity] {{dead link|date=November 2020}}</ref>
<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.radioandmusic.com/content/editorial/news/symphonic-black-metal-band-diabolus-arcanium-release-debut-album-spellbound|title=Symphonic black metal band Diabolus Arcanium to release debut album 'Spellbound- Path of Ascension'|website=Radioandmusic.com|access-date=16 November 2020}}</ref>
<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://themetalden.com/diabolus-arcanium-streaming-new-track/|title=Bringing Metal To The Masses!|website=Themetalden.com|access-date=16 November 2020}}</ref>

The band released a single paying a tribute to Emperor with a cover of "I Am The Black Wizards," taken off the ''In The Nightside Eclipse'' album.
<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://bravewords.com/news/diabolus-arcanium-pay-tribute-to-emperor-i-am-the-black-wizards-cover-released-streaming|title=DIABOLUS ARCANIUM Pay Tribute To EMPEROR; "I Am The Black Wizards" Cover Released, Streaming|website=Bravewords.com|access-date=16 November 2020}}</ref>
<ref>[http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=109386] {{dead link|date=November 2020}}</ref>

==''Path of Ascension'' 2015==
The band fired their previous members Nero, Solas and Astaroth due to some internal issues while their album ''Path of Ascension'' was in post-production. Later the band continued with only Hex and Archon to finish the recording. They signed on with extreme metal record label Transcending Obscurity for the release of their album which was named as ''Path of Ascension''. Later the band announced that Vishesh will be taking up the drummer's duties and subsequently announced the arrival of Abraxas and Tormentor on rhythm guitars and bass respectively. The album released via Transcending Obscurity Records on August 15, 2015, worldwide to good reviews and was commercially successful for the band.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nocleansinging.com/tag/diabolus-arcanium/|title=NO CLEAN SINGING » Diabolus Arcanium|website=www.nocleansinging.com|access-date=2016-10-05}}</ref> The band went on to win an award at Rolling Stone's annual metal awards function later that year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://rollingstoneindia.com/metalawards/2015-winners/|title=2016 WINNERS|date=2015-02-06|access-date=2016-10-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160504034139/http://rollingstoneindia.com/metalawards/2015-winners/|archive-date=2016-05-04|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://bravewords.com/news/indias-diabolus-arcanium-introduce-new-guitarist-abraxas-video-playthrough-of-kingdom-of-sin-posted|title=India's DIABOLUS ARCANIUM Introduce New Guitarist Abraxas; Video Playthrough Of "Kingdom Of Sin" Posted|website=Bravewords.com|access-date=16 November 2020}}</ref><ref>[http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=110072] {{dead link|date=November 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://planetmosh.com/diabolus-arcanium-streams-first-official-single-kingdom-of-sin-online/|title=DIABOLUS ARCANIUM streams first official single, 'Kingdom Of Sin' online|website=Planetmosh.com|date=18 November 2014|access-date=16 November 2020}}</ref>

== Entity Of Hate/Cybernation ==
The announced their new album titled "Death of a World" citing significant changes in their lineup and musical style shifting towards Industrial rock/metal.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://thegauntlet.com/article/31131/Diabolus-Arcanium-Anounce-new-album-for-2016|title=Diabolus Arcanium Announce new album for 2016|language=en-US|access-date=2016-10-05}}</ref> They released a short 40 second preview and the album was slated for a late 2016/early 2017 release, but later on the band went on to change their name as "Entity Of Hate" with new members and released an EP titled "Cursed For Eternity", Diabolus Arcanium also spawned a side project band named "Cybernation" which followed a more industrial sound.

==Members==
===members===
* Hex - [[vocals]], [[Guitars]], [[Bass (guitar)|Bass]]
* Roshan Y R - [[Keyboard instrument|keyboards]], [[orchestration]] & [[bass guitar]]
* Bishwanth Y R - [[Drums]]

==Discography==
* ''Spellbound'' (Demo album)(2014)
* "I am the Black Wizards" (Cover single) (2014)
* "Freezing Moon" (Cover single) (2015)
* ''Path of Ascension'' (Full-length album) (2016)

==See also==
*[[Indian rock]]
*[[Kryptos (band)]]
*[[Bhayanak Maut]]
*[[Nicotine (band)]]
*[[Inner Sanctum (band)]]
*[[Scribe (band)]]
*[[Demonic Resurrection]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20141108023912/http://www.diabolus-arcanium.com/ Official Diabolus Arcanium website]

[[Category:Indian heavy metal musical groups]]
[[Category:Musical groups established in 2011]]
[[Category:Symphonic black metal musical groups]]
[[Category:Musical quintets]]
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