Carpe Tenebrum Biography

Carpe Tenebrum Norwegian black metal duo Carpe Tenebrum was the side project of Dimmu Borgir multi-instrumentalist Astennu and vocalist Nagash; their debut album Mirrored Hate Painting appeared in 1999. Majestic Nothingness followed two years later. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide

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