There are 4 bands that use the name Carpe Noctem. 1. A black metal band from Iceland 2. A black/death metal band from Poland 3. A black metal band from Germany 4. A "string metal" band (as they call themselves) from Germany The Icelandic Carpe Noctem is a black metal formed in November 2005 by Andri (guitar) Alexander (vocals) and Helgi (drums). It started as a metal band, but in the course of 2-3 years it developed into a black metal band. Tómas (guitar) joined the band in 2008 and Árni (bass) in 2009.