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THE ORDER OF THE EBON HAND was formed in Greece in August, 1994 by Merkaal (NOCTERNITY) on vocals / bass and Lorthar on guitars. Their mission was to create orthodox black metal. Lethe (SEPTIC FLESH, THOU ART LORD, HORRIFIED and NECROMANTIA) joined shortly after, handling drums and keyboards. The order was now complete.
The bands first recorded song, The Skull, appeared on the Greek metal compilation Warzone 4, issued by Metal Invader Magazine in 1996. Soon after, Metal Hammer magazine included the song, Stormlords, on Hammer Holocaust 3 that same year. Due to this exposure, the band is offered a recording contract by the Greek record label, Hypervosa Records. 1997 saw the release of the all Greek BATHORY tribute album Hellas Salutes the Vikings through Metal Invader magazine. THE ORDER OF THE EBON HANDs cover of A Fine Day to Die was included on this tribute.
Their debut on Hypervosa Records, The Mystic Path to the Netherworld, was released in December 1997. That year, the band was named "Most promising Greek band" by the readers of Metal Invader magazine.
The end of 1998 saw the completion of a new album entitled Avatar Trinity but it was soon shelved due to the folding of Hypervosa records as well as personal differences and disputes within the band. Obligatory Greek military service led to the temporary hiatus of the band until 2001.
The reformation in 2001 saw the band focusing deeper on the blackened veins of occult mysticism. The musical direction of hyper speed black metal with Norwegian, death and darkwave influences soon sets them apart from the mostly uninspired, unoriginal and oversaturated black metal scene. Each forthcoming record is planned to have a concept inspired by the arcane symbolism behind each of the Tarot cards! Lorthar soon departs and is replaced by Asmodey who is chosen for his technique, versatility, speed, recording skills and general musicianship. During the recording process, Chris of CHAOSTAR / SEPTIC FLESH and Sotiris of SEPTIC FLESH participate as session musicians. Classical pieces and guitar leads are added by these session musicians thus giving the band an even sharper edge.
The bands first recorded song, The Skull, appeared on the Greek metal compilation Warzone 4, issued by Metal Invader Magazine in 1996. Soon after, Metal Hammer magazine included the song, Stormlords, on Hammer Holocaust 3 that same year. Due to this exposure, the band is offered a recording contract by the Greek record label, Hypervosa Records. 1997 saw the release of the all Greek BATHORY tribute album Hellas Salutes the Vikings through Metal Invader magazine. THE ORDER OF THE EBON HANDs cover of A Fine Day to Die was included on this tribute.
Their debut on Hypervosa Records, The Mystic Path to the Netherworld, was released in December 1997. That year, the band was named "Most promising Greek band" by the readers of Metal Invader magazine.
The end of 1998 saw the completion of a new album entitled Avatar Trinity but it was soon shelved due to the folding of Hypervosa records as well as personal differences and disputes within the band. Obligatory Greek military service led to the temporary hiatus of the band until 2001.
The reformation in 2001 saw the band focusing deeper on the blackened veins of occult mysticism. The musical direction of hyper speed black metal with Norwegian, death and darkwave influences soon sets them apart from the mostly uninspired, unoriginal and oversaturated black metal scene. Each forthcoming record is planned to have a concept inspired by the arcane symbolism behind each of the Tarot cards! Lorthar soon departs and is replaced by Asmodey who is chosen for his technique, versatility, speed, recording skills and general musicianship. During the recording process, Chris of CHAOSTAR / SEPTIC FLESH and Sotiris of SEPTIC FLESH participate as session musicians. Classical pieces and guitar leads are added by these session musicians thus giving the band an even sharper edge.
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