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The band's first live
show was as support to Nazxul in November 1998. Astriaal first played at
Metal For The Brain in 2000 and since
then has become a regular fixture at the event.
Astriaal have
also performed at the Bloodlust heavy metal
festivals in Sydney on
four occassions and in 2002 supported Mayhem and Destruction.
Their album Renascent
Misanthropy was voted "Best Australian Album" by the listeners
of the Triple J radio
program Full Metal Racket in 2003, sharing the
honour with Severance by Daysend.
The band announced in late 2004 that it
would be taking an extended break from all
activity.
Members
Arzarkhel (vocals)
Gryphon
(drums)
Baaruhl (guitar)
Helthor (guitar)
Murtach
(bass)
Discography
Summoning the Essence of Ancient
Wisdom (EP) (Dissident) 2000