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Though its founding members had been active in the local scene since the early 80's, the band known as Ancient Rites was only officially formed in 1989 by Gunther Theys (bass/vocals), Philip and Johan (guitars) and Stefan (drums). One of Belgium's only black metal groups of note (requisite corpse paint and all), they were star-crossed from the start, with both Philip (killed in a car accident) and Stefan (suicide) meeting premature deaths shortly after recording their "Dark Ritual" demo. Choosing to carry on in their honor, Theys kept Ancient Rites alive with the help of guitarist Bart...Read more

• Rubicon  (2006)
• And The Hordes Stood As One  (2003)
• Dim Carcosa  (2001)
• Fatherland  (1998)
• Blasfemia Eternal  (1996)

• Assyrian Empire
• Crucifiction Justified (roman Supremacy)
• Death Messiah
• Evil Prevails
• Land Of Frost And Despair
• Morbid Glory (gilles De Rais 1404-1440)
• Obscurity Reigns (fields Of Flanders)
• Satanic Rejoice
• From Beyond The Grave
• Total Misanthropia

• (Intro) Infant Sacrifices To Baalberith
• Crucifixion Justfied (Roman Supremach)
• Satanic Rejoice
• Obscurity Reigns (Fields Of Flanders)
• Death Messiah