Setherial is a band that has solidified its position within the black metal scene as a group committed to the genre's most ferocious and unrepentant characteristics. Hailing from Sweden, a country with a storied legacy in extreme metal, Setherial was founded in 1993. They quickly established themselves with their intense speed, aggressive atmospherics, and darkly lyrical explorations. The musicians involved have frequently changed, except for the consistent presence of founding member, guitarist and songwriter, Infaustus.

Over their career, Setherial has produced several albums that have been critical to their standing as one of the staples in the landscape of black metal. Their more recent works, notably "Nord... / Hell Eternal" (a re-release combination of their first album "Nord..." with their third "Hell Eternal"), "From the Ancient Ruins," and "Lords of the Nightrealm," underscore their commitment to the genre's core elements—blast beat drumming, tremolo-picked guitar lines, and growled, shrieking vocals—all set in a soundscape that invokes the malevolent and macabre. These releases reaffirm Setherial's status as purveyors of an unadulterated and raw black metal sound, reminiscent of—and paying homage to—the genre's early 90s Scandinavian progenitors.