The band consists of lead vocalist Denis Hautaniemi, bassist Markus Karhumäki, drummer JP Kaukonen and guitarists Risto-Matti Toivonen and Ville Patrikainen.
Circle of Contempt was founded in 2006 under the name Thrust Moment by former vocalist Riku Haavisto, guitarist Risto-Matti Toivonen, bassist Markus Karhumäki and drummer JP Kaukonen.
[5] In early 2010 Circle of Contempt supported Veil of Maya on their US tour, along with Periphery and Animals as Leaders.
[8] He was replaced by guitarist Ville Patrikainen of the Finnish melodic death metal band Kill the Romance.
After a period of hiatus, in February 2016 the band announced they will release a new album entitled Structures for Creation.