The band was formed in the summer of 1997 with the mere intention of recording a primitive old school black metal demo and playing one show before breaking up.

In the year 1998, they recorded their first studio EP titled Eternal Emperor, which presented a more keyboard-driven symphonic black metal style, in contrast to the more primitive, Horde-inspired music found on their demo.

During the studio sessions, Jani Stefanovic (of Divinefire, Renascent, and many other band's fame) was in Crimson Moonlight's line-up and had a notable role in creating their new style, now called death/black metal.

The album received positive reviews[3] like its predecessor, but ended up selling fewer copies than The Covenant Progress.

In 2006, Elowsson received endorsements of the drumming gear companies Sabian, Pearl, Remo, and Vic Firth.

During the summer, Crimson Moonlight played their first tour in the United States and sold the pre-release pressings of their new recording, which was entitled In Depths of Dreams Unconscious.

In late 2011, after a hiatus, the band launched an official Facebook site, played at NordicFest and announced that they were working on a new album.

[8] Glorification of the Master of Light Live in Värsås Eternal Emperor Heralding the Dawn The Covenant Progress Songs from the Archives Veil of Remembrance In Depths of Dreams Unconscious Divine Darkness Abaddon