Nocturnal Rites is a Swedish power metal band formed in 1990.
The band started off under the name Necronomic playing death metal, as can be heard on their demo (The Obscure, 1991). This attracted some independent labels' attention, but they turned them down in the hope of a better opportunity. On the two-track promo that was recorded in 1992, their style had evolved into a slightly more melodic, Iron Maiden-influenced sound.
The band initially consisted of Fredrik Mannberg (guitar and... more
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