Urgrund

Australian Black/Death Metal band Urgrund was formed in 1998 by Bolthorn (guitar, vocals), Necrovore (bass) and Gryphon (drums). In 1999 they released their first demo, "In Apocalyptic Ruins - The Rebirth", and recorded the 7" EP "Warlore", which was released the following year. Fiendsickness (guitar, vocals) joined the band and the MCD "Drenched in Blood" (released 2001) was then recorded and shortly after Thoth Amon (drums) replaced Gryphon. Same year they recorded their debut album "The Graven Sign", which was released two years later by Baphomet Records.

In 2002 Fiendsickness left the band and session member Miasmr (guitar) joined along with the returning Gryphon. In 2003 live member Eigi-ein-hamr (bass, vocals) replaced Necrovore. In 2004 Chris Volcano (drums) of Abominator, Deströyer 666 and others joined the band and replaced Gryphon and the band then released the 7" EP "Battle Skin". They also began work on their second full-length album entitled "Unchangeable Fate".