* Gunther Theys - Vocals * Erik Sprooten - Guitars * Walter Van Cortenberg - Drums * Thomas Cochrane - Guitars
Hometown
Diest, Belgium
Record Label
Hammerheart
Biography
Ancient Rites is a Belgian black metal (old) / folk metal (recent) band formed in 1988. Over the years, Ancient Rites have played with bands like Deicide, Motörhead, Judas Priest, Cradle of Filth, Metallica, Dissection, Morbid Angel, Stormtroopers of Death, Mercyful Fate, Impaled Nazarene, Manowar, Sepultura, Malevolent Creation, Rotting Christ and Slayer. During their existence the band has been subjected to boycotts, bomb threats and various other misfortunes, but this did little to stop them and only strengthened their resolve to push on. [more details can be found on the homepage]