Vasaeleth is an American

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band formed in 2008. It is a collaboration between

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Antinom. The band is influenced by old school death metal bands such as

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Background

Before founding Vasaeleth, O.A. and Antinom have known each other for over six years from their work in other projects, including Legions of Astaroth and Dagon, respectively. Despite the distance between Georgia and Texas, O.A. and Antinom, ended up performing at common concerts and festivals quite often and have stayed in frequent contact ever since. O.A. and Antinom formed Vasaeleth due to their desires to work with atmospheres and themes not found in their respective other projects. As O.A. and Antinom, who always answer interviews collectively, explained, On April 17, 2009, Vasaeleth released a two-track

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titled ''Demo MMIX'', which was released through Satanic Skinhead Propaganda in a limited edition of 200 hand-numbered copies. The demo featured the songs "Figures of Chained Spirits" and "Adorned and Iridescent". These were the first two songs that O.A. and Antinom recorded as a band and were meant to stand as a sort of "mission statement" for Vasaeleth. Originally, O.A. and Antinom had intended on releasing the demo themselves, but, upon hearing it, Satanic Skinhead Propaganda decided to release it. The reaction to the demo was described by O.A. and Antinom as "overwhelmingly positive", as they noted that it sold out in six days. When asked whether the Vasaeleth supported the right-wing views espoused by Satantic Skinhead Propaganda, O.A. and Antinom replied that Vasaeleth then released the ''Adorned & Iridescent'' 7-inch EP, which consisted of the two ''Demo MMIX'' songs plus one exclusive track, "Unmanifest". ''Adorned & Iridescent'' was released on 9 January 2010 by Satanic Skinhead Propaganda and Blood Harvest Records. Vasaeleth completed work on its full-length debut

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''Crypt Born & Tethered to Ruin'' in December 2009. Meanwhile, Vasaeleth was signed by

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to master the recording. ''Crypt Born & Tethered to Ruin'' was released on February 16, 2010, through Profound Lore. In 2013, Vasaeleth released the ''All Uproarious Darkness'' EP, again on Profound Lore Records.

Members

* Antinom –

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Discography

*''Demo MMIX'' (2009) *''Adorned & Iridescent'' (2010) *''Crypt Born & Tethered to Ruin'' (2010) *''Profane Limbs of Ruinous Death'' Split 7-inch w/ Vorum (2010) *''All Uproarious Darkness'' EP (2013)

References

External links

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