Macabre Omen is a band steeped in the grandeur and mythology of their Greek heritage, producing epic and atmospheric black metal that resonates with fans of the genre across the globe. The project, founded in 1994 by Alexandros Antoniou, started as an ambitious undertaking to blend the aggressive extremities of black metal with themes of ancient Greek history and folklore, aiming to evoke a sense of the epic battles and heroic ethos that permeate this mythology. Operating primarily as a one-man project, with Antoniou responsible for the majority of the composition and instrumentation, Macabre Omen has also collaborated with various musicians over the years to create a richer, more layered sound.

Their discography, marked by lengthy periods between releases, is characterized by careful craftsmanship and dedication to thematic integrity. "The Ancient Returns," released in 2005, served as a formidable full-length debut, setting the stage for subsequent works. It was not until a decade later that the hugely acclaimed second album, "Gods of War - At War" (2015), would emerge—a sweeping ode to Hellenic history, filled with melodic riffs and a commanding atmosphere that garnered widespread praise for its authenticity and intensity. Following this, "Anamneses" from 2020, pays tribute to the band's 25-year history, offering a collection that includes both new material and revisited pieces from the band's past, further solidifying Macabre Omen's reputation as torchbearers of Hellenistic black metal lore. With a propensity for incorporating traditional melodies and epic storytelling, Macabre Omen has carved out a unique niche in the metal scene, revered for its contribution to the black metal canon and the evocative journeys their music conjures.