“MYSTERIARCH” n. One presiding over mysteries. Mysteriarch was formed in Charlotte, NC in 2001. Drawing inspiration from the occult, as well as humanity's mystery traditions and the hidden aspects of existence, they wasted little time establishing a powerful and unique style of black metal. The band's first EP “Renaissance of the Maelstrom” was recorded in 2004 and was only distrubuted privately among friends. After several years of extensive gigging and line-up changes, the band's debut full-length album “The Majestic Fall” was released through Ophiucus Records. In 2011 Mysteriarch signed with U.S. label Razed Soul Productions to release their 2nd full-length album "Mournful Embrace of Aeons", along with a re-release of the debut full-length album and EP. Mysteriarch have shared the stage with some of Metal's elite acts, including Absu (USA), Blood Red Throne (Nor), Grave (Swe), Chthonic (Twn), Epica (Neth), Mayhem (Nor), Rotting Christ (Grc), Sothis (USA) and many more. Black metal band from Charlotte, NC (USA), formed in 2001.