Avarus are a band from
Tampere,
Finland. They were formed in 2001 by members of The Anaksimandros and Pylon and soon absorbed members of other Finnish bands such as
Kiila, Munuaissymposium 1960,
Kemialliset Ystävät and solo performer
Lau Nau. Avarus' floating line-up varies between 10 and 20 members.