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Arctic Dreams is a Serbian sympho-industrial-black-death-metal band, founded in 2009 by Aleksandr [Alex_Y] Järvinen (vocals, guitars, bass, music, lyrics) and Igor [Sydius] Pokatilov (backing vocals, guitar).
The band’s lyrics explore a wide range of themes — from abstract concepts and philosophy to literature, cinema, and video-game worlds.
Originally conceived as a studio project, Arctic Dreams remained behind the scenes for years until 2020, when the band revived its activity and began shaping its live identity.
In 2014 the band began recording its debut album "And The Agony Has Started".
While the rhythm section came together quickly, the search for a signature sound proved much longer — leading to the founding of Arctic Sonic Wave.
Work on the record continued until 2022 — almost eight years in total — and after this long creative silence, Arctic Dreams suddenly released four records in a single year.
A new chapter began in early 2023.
Guitarist and composer Nenad [NENAD] Krpešić joined the lineup, followed in June by Gennady [GENA] Zupahin, who took over on bass.
In spring 2025 the band returned to the stage with its first concerts after a long hiatus — "Obsidian Legacy" in Belgrade and "Ravens over Niš" in Niš.
For personal reasons, guitarist Igor [Sydius] Pokatilov did not take part in these shows, and it was mutually decided that he would leave the band.
Shortly afterward, Nenad [NENAD] Krpešić also departed, with Gennady [GENA] Zupahin switching from bass to guitar.
In May 2025, Mirko "Deathlord" Vidojević joined as bassist, and in June, Ivan Kleiner completed the renewed lineup.
With this formation, Arctic Dreams performed at the local festival "I vukovi idu na zov punog meseca" ("And the Wolves Answer the Call of the Full Moon"), held at Zemun Club Fest on July 26, 2025.
On September 4, 2025, Arctic Dreams appeared at the Hellhammer Festival Echoes After-Show, sharing the stage with underground legends Terrorhammer and Hate.
Known for its cinematic storytelling and atmospheric yet powerful compositions, Arctic Dreams is steadily gaining momentum with recent releases such as Frozen Little Beings and Storm.
Looking ahead, the band is preparing to release its long-awaited full-length album in 2026, with drums already recorded and several singles in production.
And now — let us introduce our Cosmic Hell!
Welcome to the world of Arctic Dreams!
