Baptism

Baptism is a black metal band from Finland.The band was formed in 1998 by vocalist/guitarist Lord Sargofagian and drummer Demonium.The summer of that year the band released their first demo, Satanic Rituals, although very few copies were released.Following a two-year hiatus the band released their second demo, Sons of Ruin & Terror, in 2000.Similar to the last demo the release was limited.After the addition of bassist Slaughterer the band released their first full-length 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 various session musicians, and have released four more full-length albums.