Nocturnal Graves is an Australian blackened thrash metal band, known for their raw, aggressive sound and dark, blasphemous lyrical themes. Emerging from the ominous underground metal scene, Nocturnal Graves was formed in Victoria in 2004, initially as a side project by member J.R., who wanted to express a more direct and hostile style of metal influenced by the early 1980s extreme metal scenes. After a series of demos, the band first drew wider attention with the release of their debut album, "Satan's Cross," in 2007, establishing themselves as purveyors of relentless, uncompromising metal with a distinct nod to their forebears.

Renowned for blistering performances and a no-holds-barred approach to musicianship, Nocturnal Graves has continued to hone their craft through subsequent releases. The follow-up album, "…from the Bloodline of Cain," arrived in 2013, reaffirming their position in the metal scene with its combination of ferocious speed, savage riffing, and a blistering rhythm section. Over the years, they have progressively built upon their sound, culminating in their latest offering, "An Outlaw's Stand," which was released in 2022. This record continues to showcase the evolution of their sound, balancing rawness with more dynamic song structures and sinuous melodies, while still remaining deeply rooted in the blackened thrash aesthetic that has defined their career. With a reputation for searing intensity and unyielding dedication to their craft, Nocturnal Graves stands as an indestructible force in the extreme metal genre.