Zektbach formed in Germany around 2005, with Ashtar on vocals, Sathanas on guitar, and Phobos on drums. They put out their first album, "Apocalyptic," the following year. The band's sound pulls from black metal and industrial elements, with songs like "Apocalypse" and "Blind Justice ~Torn Souls, Hurt Faiths~" showing that mix of aggression and mechanical precision.
Ashtar has been the consistent member through lineup changes that brought in players like Samael on guitar, Malphas on bass, and Baal on drums. Their albums include titles such as "Beyond the Borders of Death," "Shadows of a Dying Sun," "Worship the Dead," and "In the Grip of Unholy Madness."
Their lyrics often touch on dark themes, which has drawn some criticism over time. They've kept working in the underground metal scene without much compromise to that approach.
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