Baptism is a black metal band from Finland. The band was formed in 1998 by vocalist/guitarist Lord Sargofagian and drummer Demonium. The summer of that year the band released their first demo, Satanic Rituals, although very few copies were released.[1] Following a two-year hiatus the band released their second demo, Sons of Ruin & Terror, in 2000. Similar to the last demo the release was limited. After the addition of bassist Slaughterer the band released their first full-length album, The Beherial Midnight, on June 12, 2002. The band release three more albums in 2004; a split CD with Uncreation's Dawn, and the EPs Wisdom & Hate and Black Ceremony. Slaughterer and Demonium left the band following the release of Wisdom & Hate, leaving Lord Sargofagian as the only official member. The band has continued with various session musicians, and have released four more full-length albums.[1]

Baptism
Baptism live at Tuska Open Air Metal Festival in 2017
Baptism live at Tuska Open Air Metal Festival in 2017
Background information
OriginTampere, Finland
GenresBlack metal
Years active1998–present
LabelsSeason of Mist
MembersLord Sargofagian
Past membersSlaughterer
Demonium
Kobalt

Members

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Current

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Live members

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Former

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  • Slaughterer – bass (2001-2003)
  • Demonium – drums (1998-2003)
  • Kobalt – drums (live) (2004-2007) (Devilry)
  • Cinatas – bass (live) (2004-2007) (IC Rex)
  • SDS – guitar (live) (2004-2007)
  • M. – bass (live) (2007-2011) (Sargeist)

Discography

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Full-length albums

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  • Wisdom & Hate (2004)
  • Black Ceremony (2004)
  • Evil Mysteries (2006)
  • Chalice of Death (2010)

Demos

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  • Satanic Rituals (1998)
  • Sons of Ruin & Terror (2000)

Splits

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Compilations

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  • Gloria Tibi Satana (2015)

References

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  1. ^ a b "Baptism, V: The Devil's Fire album, Black Metal (news, biography, releases, downloads, line-up, tour dates) | Season of Mist, Metal Label". www.season-of-mist.com. Retrieved 2017-07-26.
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