In 1995 Narqath and Kalma formed a band called Belfegor. Somewhere in the beginning of 1997, Varjoherra and Kalma united their dark mindsand they changed the name to Nargoventor . At the same time, Narqath had released a few demos under the names of; Valar, Wolfheart and With hate I burn. Some of these demos had got fairly good response, so Narqath offered himself as a bass-player for Nargoventor.
They also changed the name to Azaghal. Line-up also changed: Varjoherra-Vocals, Narqath -Guitars, Add.vocals, bass Kalma: Drums.
In January 1998 they recorded their first demo under the name of Azaghal, simply called Reh.demo /98. Just a few months after that they entered the Cursed-studio to record their first official demo, Noituuden Torni. Aftermath Music(Norway) offered a deal for a 7" EP. "Harmagedon"-EP was released in February 1999. It sold 500 copies and is now sold out.
Some time after the releasing of the EP, Melancholy Promotions(GRE) contacted Azaghal and offered a deal for a full-lenght release. "Mustamaa"(Mordor) LP was recorded in two different sessions. The LP was limited to 300 copies. Almost right after the releasing of the LP, Evil Horde rec.(BRA) offered Azaghal a deal for two full-lenght albums. The first full-lenght CD "Helvetin Yhdeksan Piiria" was released in early 2000.
Then ISO666 released the "Mustamaa" material on CD after big demand.
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