The band comprises vocalist Tommy Dahlström, guitarists Sebastian Nilsson and Daniel Dlimi, bassist Tony Östman and drummer Timo Häkkinen.
According to AllMusic, Aeon plays an "uncommonly intense, technically proficient, high-velocity brand of death metal".
[1] Aeon was formed in the Swedish town of Östersund in 1999 by vocalist Tommy Dahlström, guitarists Sebastian Nilsson and Morgan Nordbakk, bassist Johan Hjelm and drummer Arttu Malkki of the newly broken up band Defaced Creation, in order to proceed with more modern style of death metal.
A demo was recorded that year including the songs "Return of Apolluon", "Eternal Hate", "With Blood they Pay", "The Awakening", "Bloodlust" and "Hell Unleashed".
[1][2][9] The members commented Carlberg's departure: "Being on tour in a not-so-known death metal band like Aeon often means really tough conditions and bad economy.
[9] The album was mixed the following month at Mana Recording Studios in St, Petersburg, Florida by Erik Rutan.
We want to dedicate this song/video to them, the filthy fucking priests who have laid a hand on a child sexually; we hate you, and want you dead.
According to Allmusic, Aeon plays "uncommonly intense, technically proficient, high-velocity brand of death metal".
[1] Alex Webster of Cannibal Corpse stated: "Aeon's musicianship is among the best in death metal, but their songwriting is what truly sets them apart.
It's rare to find a death metal band that is simultaneously crushingly brutal and infectiously catchy.