Mysticism, magic, occult arts, and ritual—these are not mere influences but the very lifeblood of ΑΧΕΡΟΝΤΑΣ. They form the essence of its image, the pulse of its sound, and the breath of its lyrical invocations.
ΑΧΕΡΟΝΤΑΣ stands as one of the foremost torchbearers of the second wave of Greek black metal, deeply rooted in the traditions of the original Hellenic scene while channeling the spirit of retro rock—particularly the arcane echoes of the ’70s. Yet beyond music, the Coven remains devoted to the path of esoteric philosophy, occult praxis, and spiritual transmutation.
Conjured into existence in 1996 by V.P. Adept, ΑΧΕΡΟΝΤΑΣ has remained unwavering in its sacred traditions, forging a legacy as a magickal coven dedicated to the ancient Sumerian mysteries of Drakonian Blood. The band’s doctrine embraces the echoes of primordial wisdom, manifesting through Astral Vampirism, Hermeticism, Kabbalah, Dream Workings, and Luciferian Magic.
As V.P.Adept proclaims, “True sorcery is not an art—it is a Science. ‘In order to DARE, we must KNOW; in order to WILL, we must DARE; we must WILL to possess empire, and to reign, we must BE SILENT.’ We are real to those with eyes to see…”
