Zemial

Zemial is a band from Athens, Greece, formed in 1989 by Archon Vorskaath and are known as one of the first Hellenic Black/Death Metal bands to emerge from the late 1980's/early 1990's underground scene. They do not have the sound that most Hellenic bands are known for (initiated by Rotting Christ in 1993) and were the first band in Hellas to play what was considered to be the second wave of black metal, as their influences were drawn from the darkness and depth of Bathory, Celtic Frost and Hellhammer.

They do not have the sound that most Hellenic bands are known for (initiated by Rotting Christ in 1993) and were the first band in Hellas to play what was considered to be the second wave of black metal, as their influences were drawn from the darkness and depth of Bathory, Celtic Frost and Hellhammer.

Their live shows always feature elements outside the standard sphere of black metal performances, including improvisation, instrumental solos and varying dynamic levels.

In 2009 Zemial celebrated their 20th Anniversary with a short European tour and in 2010 Vorskaath begun recording the long-awaited album: ?NYKTA? to be released via Hells Headbangers records.