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Empyreal Destroyer
12+ albums
Melodic Death Metaldeath metalbritishblack metalBlackened Death Metal
about
Formed in London 2006 by Shadow Venger & Cyclonis Niyil-ka. The band begun as a studio only project with Venger providing the music and Niyil-ka the lyrics & vocals. There was some early assistance from drummer Devastator & bassist Wraith. These 4 were in a previous band together, Stand Aside. The band self released 2 Singles - "Chaos Torrent" (2006) and "The Destroyer" (2007), and toured the UK at the end of the year with live session players Nordrus (rhythm guitars) and Rzryx (drums). With play on over 100 radio stations worldwide, the EPs sold out quickly and the band were voted No.1 Unsigned Band and joint 7th best overall newcomer in Terrorizer magazines end of year readers polls (2007). Shadow Venger and session guitarist Nordrus decided to leave the band at the end of 2007. New session rhythm guitarist Khorozun was recruited. A few live dates were played in 2008 including Bloodstock alongside Dimmu Borgir, At the Gates, Opeth, Nightwish, Iced earth and more with De Profundis guitarist Shoi Sengupta. Dan Harris played live for shows supporting Hecate Enthroned and Amon Amarth. The band were voted 3rd best Unsigned act by the readers of Terrorizer. Guitarists Icaros and Yɔːgmθ joined the band in 2009 but no shows were played. In 2010, the only remaining non-session & original member Cyclonis Niyil-ka left the band, leaving it dead. The original album nor any other releases were made by the band. In 2011, original guitarist Shadow Venger decided to revive the ban
