Thornspawn

American black metal band

Thornspawn was formed in 1993 by Blackthorn (drums, vocals) and Swornghoul (guitar) in San Antonio, Texas. They were later joined by Lord Necron (guitar) in 1995. In 1996 they released their first demo "The Dacian Empire" which was followed by a second demo in 1997, "Consecration of Evil Flesh". The band had gained a loyal support and also positive reviews and they also played live with Incantation and Vital Remains. In 1999 they released the 7" "Infernal Legions" on Profanation Records and afterwards a deal was signed with Baphomet records owner Killjoy (Necrophagia, Wurdulak, Eibon etc). "Blood of the Holy, Taint thy Steel" was released in 2000 and the band played at "Milwaukee MetalFest" and "Texas MetalFest". They also opened for Mayhem on their US tour for the Texas shows. In 2001 they released the EP "Empress From the Realms of Blasphemy". In 2002 "Wrath of War" was released by Osmose Productions (France). Same year was released a Split Live LP with Unholy Archangel by Hellflame Productions (Italy). In 2004 Agonia Records (Poland) released "First Possession-Infernal Allegiance" LP and "Horns to the Kult" 7". In 2005 three brazilian labels, Hellspike Rec., Alastor Rex Prod. and Nigra Mortis Rec. released a live tape "Altars of the Perversed Flesh" limited to 333 handnumbered copies. In 2006 Hell Attacks Productions (Colombia) released "First Possession-Infernal Allegiance" CD and "Blood of the Holy, Taint Thy Steel / Empress from the Realms of Blasphemy" CD.