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| current_members = Jake Superchi (Lord Serpent)<br/>Nick Superchi (Old Nick)<br/>Matthew Mattern (Bloodhammer)<ref name="CCHome">[http://www.ceremonialcastings.net/ Ceremonial Castings Official Website].</ref>
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'''Ceremonial Castings''' are an [[United States|American]] [[black metal]] band from [[Washington (U.S. state)|Washington]]. They describe themselves as "American Deathphonic Black metal",<ref name="CCHome"/> but predominantly play [[symphonic black metal]] with prominent use of keyboards and some [[death metal]] influences. To date, their most notable live performance has been with [[folk metal]] band [[Finntroll]].<ref name="BonehandReview">{{cite web|url = http://bonehand.com/finntroll07.html|title = Finntroll, Studio Seven, Seattle. October 2nd, 2007|accessdate = 2007-10-18|author = Steven J Holetz|year = 2007}}</ref> But they have had more notable performances opening for [[1349 (band)|1349]] in September 2008, and then opening for Watain in October.
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'''Ceremonial Castings''' are an [[United States|American]] [[black metal]] band from [[Washington (U.S. state)|Washington]]. Described as "Bewitching Black Metal",<ref name="CCHome"/> they play a unique style surrounded in black magic & the arts of witchcraft. They embarked on a Central American tour with Norway's Gorgoroth in September 2012.


==History==
==History==
Ceremonial Castings began in the late fall of 1996. The band was founded by still existing members Jake Superchi (The Witcher) & brother Nick Superchi (OldNick). The basis of the writing & the lyrical foundation striving on the art of black magic, witchcraft & rituals that could only lead to the name of Ceremonial Castings.
Ceremonial Castings formed in the summer of 1996, by vocalist/guitarist Jake Superchi (going under the pseudonym "Lord Serpent") and keyboardist Nick Superchi (under the name "Old Nick"). from [[Battle Ground, Washington]]. Lord Serpent's other band, Crimson Death, had quickly ended, giving him time to focus on Ceremonial Castings. Their first demo was a four-track tape from 1996, with another released in 2001, two more in 2003 and another in 2004. It took until 2004 to find a live drummer in the form of Matthew Mattern (alias "Bloodhammer"). 2005 saw the release of their first full-length, ''Immortal Black Art'', released through [[Dark Forest Productions]], with their second release ''Barbaric is the Beast'' released the following year on June 6. Beginning in mid-2007, Ceremonial Castings began the writing of their latest offering, ''Salem 1692'', which is based on the trials and executions of accused witches in Salem, Ma in the year of 1692. Even more so to its authenticity, Lord Serpent and Old Nick are in fact descendants of the late Judge [[John Hathorne]], who was one of the judges during the trials. This album was released May 9, 2008. During the recording of the album, strange occurrences such as voices showing up in the mix, recorded tracks being out of key, and even hospitalization of band members took place.

Hailing from the town Battle Ground which is located in the dark forests of Washington state (USA) it is no surprise that the curses that are spewed forth are a perfect mix of unrelenting majestic chaos. The recipe contains itself with the magicks of Black, Death, & Thrash Metal to Classical, Symphonic & Dark Ambient combining into the band's self deemed sound as "American Deathphonic Black Metal" or now known as "Bewitching Black Metal".


Both Lord Serpent and Old Nick are involved in musical projects ranging from [[death metal]], to [[black metal]], to [[ambient music|ambient]]. Links to these various projects can be found on Ceremonial Castings' [[Myspace]] page.
Both Lord Serpent and Old Nick are involved in musical projects ranging from [[death metal]], to [[black metal]], to [[ambient music|ambient]]. Links to these various projects can be found on Ceremonial Castings' [[Myspace]] page.


The Brothers Superchi also happen to be related to the renowned author, [[Nathaniel Hawthorne]], as they are direct descendants of Nathaniel's great-great-grandfather, Judge [[John Hathorne]].
The Brothers Superchi also happen to be related to the renowned author, [[Nathaniel Hawthorne]], as they are direct descendants of Nathaniel's great-great-grandfather, Judge [[John Hathorne]].
[[Image:ceremonialcastingslogo.jpg|thumb|right|The Ceremonial Castings logo, drawn by Kris Verwimp]]


==Discography==
==Discography==

===Albums===
===Albums===
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* ''Into The Black Forest Of Witchery'' (2002)
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* ''Midnight Deathcult Phenomena'' (2003)
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* ''Universal Funeral March'' (2003)
* ''Immortal Black Art'' (2005)
* ''Immortal Black Art'' (2005)
* ''Barbaric is the Beast'' (2006)
* ''Barbaric is the Beast'' (2006)
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* ''Into the Black Forest of Witchery'' (remastered + bonus tracks 2008)
* ''Into the Black Forest of Witchery'' (remastered + bonus tracks 2008)
* ''Beast In Black'' (2010)
* ''Beast In Black'' (2010)
* ''March Of The Deathcult'' (2011)
* ''Bewitching Black Metal'' (2013)
* ''Reign In Hell (A Tribute to Slayer)'' (2013)
* ''Cthulu'' (2014)


===Demos & EP's===
===Demos & EP's===
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* ''Blood Like Wine'' (2000)
* ''Blood Like Wine'' (2000)
* ''Vampira - The Second Coming'' (2000)
* ''Vampira - The Second Coming'' (2000)
* ''13 Roses (2000)
* ''13 Roses'' (2000)
* ''The Garden of Dark Delights'' (2001)
* ''The Garden of Dark Delights'' (2001)
* ''The Chaos Chapter'' (2002)
* ''The Chaos Chapter'' (2002)
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* ''Into The Black Forest Of Witchery'' (2002)
* ''Fullmoon Passions'' (2002)
* ''Fullmoon Passions'' (2002)
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* ''Midnight Deathcult Phenomena'' (2003)
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* ''Universal Funeral March'' (2003)
* ''The Extermination Process'' (2003)
* ''The Extermination Process'' (2003)
* ''Into The Black Forest Of Witchery (re-recording)'' (2004)


==Other projects==
==Other projects==

===Thy Emptiness===
J.S. - All Vocals, Guitars & Drums

O.N. - All keys, synths & piano

* ''Crowned Under Cascade Rain'' (2013)

===The Dead===
===The Dead===
Nick The Gremlin - Vocals, Guitars, Keys, Bass <br />
Nick The Gremlin - Vocals, Guitars, Keys, Bass <br />
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* ''The Rite Of War'' (Split Album) (2003)
* ''The Rite Of War'' (Split Album) (2003)
* ''The Dark Erudition'' (2006)
* ''The Dark Erudition'' (2006)
* '' Return Of The Bestial Flame'' (2019)


===Serpent Lord===
===Serpent Lord===
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==Sources==
==Sources==

*{{myspace|ceremonialcastings}}
*[http://users.skynet.be/fa020387/cc/INDEX.HTM Official Ceremonial Castings site]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20071021040931/http://users.skynet.be/fa020387/cc/INDEX.HTM Official Ceremonial Castings site]


==References==
==References==
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{{Reflist}}


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Latest revision as of 22:20, 18 June 2024

Ceremonial Castings
From left to right: Bloodhammer, Lord Serpent, Old Nick
From left to right: Bloodhammer, Lord Serpent, Old Nick
Background information
OriginBattle Ground, Washington, United States
GenresSymphonic black metal
Years active1996 - Present[1]
LabelsDark Forest Productions
MitgliederJake Superchi (Lord Serpent)
Nick Superchi (Old Nick)
Matthew Mattern (Bloodhammer)[2]
Websitehttp://www.ceremonialcastings.net/

Ceremonial Castings are an American black metal band from Washington. Described as "Bewitching Black Metal",[2] they play a unique style surrounded in black magic & the arts of witchcraft. They embarked on a Central American tour with Norway's Gorgoroth in September 2012.

History

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Ceremonial Castings began in the late fall of 1996. The band was founded by still existing members Jake Superchi (The Witcher) & brother Nick Superchi (OldNick). The basis of the writing & the lyrical foundation striving on the art of black magic, witchcraft & rituals that could only lead to the name of Ceremonial Castings.

Hailing from the town Battle Ground which is located in the dark forests of Washington state (USA) it is no surprise that the curses that are spewed forth are a perfect mix of unrelenting majestic chaos. The recipe contains itself with the magicks of Black, Death, & Thrash Metal to Classical, Symphonic & Dark Ambient combining into the band's self deemed sound as "American Deathphonic Black Metal" or now known as "Bewitching Black Metal".

Both Lord Serpent and Old Nick are involved in musical projects ranging from death metal, to black metal, to ambient. Links to these various projects can be found on Ceremonial Castings' Myspace page.

The Brothers Superchi also happen to be related to the renowned author, Nathaniel Hawthorne, as they are direct descendants of Nathaniel's great-great-grandfather, Judge John Hathorne.

Discography

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Albums

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  • Immortal Black Art (2005)
  • Barbaric is the Beast (2006)
  • Salem 1692 (2008)
  • Into the Black Forest of Witchery (remastered + bonus tracks 2008)
  • Beast In Black (2010)
  • March Of The Deathcult (2011)
  • Bewitching Black Metal (2013)
  • Reign In Hell (A Tribute to Slayer) (2013)
  • Cthulu (2014)

Demos & EP's

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  • Witchcraft (tape 1996)
  • Vampira (1997)
  • Demonic (1998)
  • Blood Like Wine (2000)
  • Vampira - The Second Coming (2000)
  • 13 Roses (2000)
  • The Garden of Dark Delights (2001)
  • The Chaos Chapter (2002)
  • Into The Black Forest Of Witchery (2002)
  • Fullmoon Passions (2002)
  • Midnight Deathcult Phenomena (2003)
  • Universal Funeral March (2003)
  • The Extermination Process (2003)
  • Into The Black Forest Of Witchery (re-recording) (2004)

Other projects

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Thy Emptiness

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J.S. - All Vocals, Guitars & Drums

O.N. - All keys, synths & piano

  • Crowned Under Cascade Rain (2013)

The Dead

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Nick The Gremlin - Vocals, Guitars, Keys, Bass
Jake O' Lantern - Drums

  • They Come For Brains (2001)
  • Start Killing (2006)
  • Cadaver Cuts (Split) (2007)

Mysticism Black

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Old Nick - All Instruments

  • War Hymns Of The Dark Communion (Demo) (2002)
  • The Rite Of War (Split Album) (2003)
  • The Dark Erudition (2006)
  • Return Of The Bestial Flame (2019)

Serpent Lord

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Lord Serpent - All Instruments

  • Battle Horns (Demo) (2003)
  • The Rite Of War (Split Album) (2003)
  • The Order Of The Snake (Demo) (2004)

Sources

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References

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  1. ^ *Ceremonial Castings history page. Archived October 21, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ a b Ceremonial Castings Official Website.
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