Astriaal

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Astriaal is a black metal band from Brisbane, Australia. The band formed in the winter of 1998 as a three piece with Baaruhl on both vocals and guitar. Astriaal released their debut demo 'Glories of the Nightsky' in October 1998 with Baaruhl playing both bass and guitar. Since the addition of bass player Murtach in 1999, Astriaal's line-up has remained solid. The band's first live show was as support to Nazxul in November 1998. The band grew in stature thanks to a string of excellent releases and strong and consistent live performances. Astriaal first played at Metal for the Brain in 2000 and then became a regular fixture at the event. 'Somnium Infinitus' was a limited edition release that was issued to co-incide with Astriaal headlining Metal for the Brain in 2001 after almost a year's worth of solid touring that left them as perhaps Australia's highest profile black metal band. During 2002 Astriaal headlined Sydney's Bloodlust Festival and supported Mayhem and Destruction. Astriaal in fact played at each of the first four Bloodlust events, the only band to do so. With a live performance that built a infamous following, including a strong reputation amongst promoters, which led to the band's support of numerous internationals over the following years including Suffocation, Deeds of Flesh, Incantation, Opeth, Nile and Pungent Stench. Their first full length album release appeared in July 2003. 'Renascent Misanthropy' was voted Best Australian Album by the listeners of the

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albums

Renascent Misanthropy

Anatomy of the infinite

Summoning the Essence of Ancient Wisdom

Deception Revelation

Glories Of The Nightsky

Somnium Infinitus (Astriaal Archetype Anno MMI)

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Deception Revelation CDM

The Throne To Perish - An Icon Of Disease

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Somnium Infinitus - Astriaal Archetype Anno MMI

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Deception Revelation (EP)

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Summoning The Essence Of Ancie

Somnium Infinitus

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