Lord Belial

The Profile

Lord Belial is a Swedish black metal band formed in 1992. Reviews here note strong melodic elements, use of flute and female choirs, and a preference for mid-tempo compositions. The band disbanded in early 2009 due to a hearing problem affecting drummer Micke Backelin.

Formed in 1992 (mentioned in reviews). Vocalist Thomas Backelin is referred to as Dark in reviews. Drummer Micke Backelin had a hearing problem and the band disbanded in early 2009 (mentioned in reviews). Enter the Moonlight Gate is repeatedly called a masterpiece in the provided review.

Two positive reviews by Eversor Sperum praise Lord Belial's melodic black metal. Enter the Moonlight Gate is called a masterpiece; Nocturnal Beast is noted for mid-tempo, melodic songwriting and occasional doom/black-death touches. The band is described as formed in 1992 and disbanded in early 2009 due to a drummer's hearing problem.