needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding reliable references. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (June 2008) Darkane Origin Helsingborg, Sweden Genres Melodic death metal progressive thrash metal Years active January 1998–present Labels Nuclear Blast Website darkane.com Darkane (formerly known as Agretator) is a melodic death/progressive thrash metal band that originated in Helsingborg, Sweden in 1998. Their music contains ample thrash elements interspersed with acoustic interludes and symphonic features, such as the in studio use of synthesizers and occasionally full orchestras and choir singing. The name Darkane is a portmanteau of the words "dark" and "arcane"..