FUNEBRARUM was formed by guitarist Nick Orlando (EVOKEN, FUNEREUS, ASMODEUS) and vocalist Daryl Kahan (CITIZENS ARREST, ABAZAGORATH, TASTE OF FEAR, ASSUCK) in April of 1999, with the goal of creating "Old School" Dark Death Metal. With fellow ABAZAGORATH and EVOKEN member Dario Derna on drums, the band recorded three songs that would make up the "Triumphant Ascent" demo tape. The core line up was solidified with the addition of ABAZAGORATH bassist Dave Wagner providing the sub-atomic low end. Soon thereafter, Dario moved out of New Jersey and he was replaced by Brian Jimenez. Finally, a second guitarist, Dan Dornberier was brought in to maximize the band's crushing power.
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