Baptism

Baptism is a black metal band from Finland formed in 1998 by vocalist/guitarist Lord Sargofagian and drummer Demonium. The summer of that year, the band released very few copies their first demo, Satanic Rituals. Following a two-year hiatus, the band released their second demo, Sons of Ruin & Terror, in 2000. The release was limited. After adding bassist Slaughterer the band released their first album, The Beherial Midnight, on June 12, 2002. The band release three more albums in 2004; a split CD with Uncreation's Dawn, and the EPs Wisdom & Hate and Black Ceremony. Slaughterer and Demonium left the band following the release of Wisdom & Hate, leaving Lord Sargofagian as the only official member. The band has continued with session musicians, and have released four more albums.