Ashtoreth

There are multiple music projects using the name "Ashtoreth," but from the releases and biographical materials you have referenced, it is most relevant to focus on the solo project led by Peter Verwimp. He founded Ashtoreth in Antwerp, Belgium, in 2010, developing it as a freeform, improvised, and mystical outlet for his musical explorations. Verwimp’s approach is deeply rooted in ritual, ambient, and drone elements, often with live improvisation and an emphasis on creating immersive, shamanic soundscapes. The project frequently collaborates with other artists and has released notable works like the "Rites" series and the folk horror trilogy with Grey Malkin, while also maintaining a strong focus on guitar and vocal experimentation.

Ashtoreth’s music invites listeners into a shifting, introspective world where each performance and recording is a unique experience shaped by the moment and the energy present. Verwimp’s background in various bands and sound art projects informs his current work, which is celebrated for its atmospheric depth and improvisational spirit. While there is also a Brazilian band called Ashtoreth playing doom/black metal, the releases and collaborative work you listed most closely align with Peter Verwimp’s project. Based on your provided discography and the available background information, the above summary refers to the Belgian dark ambient artist Ashtoreth.

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