Initially part of the gothic rock and dark wave movement, the band had developed considerably by the time of the release of their debut album, incorporating metal elements and modern electronics, causing the band to be considered part of the gothic metal genre.

In 1993, Sven Friedrich, Reiko Jeschke, Franc Hofer, Jens Riediger and Ron Thiele founded Dreadful Shadows in Berlin and recorded their first demo.

During the process, the two guitarists Stefan Neubauer and Franc Hofer left Dreadful Shadows due to internal conflicts.

In July 1996 André Feller left and a temporary guitarist in Sebastian Oliver Lange (In Extremo) was found.

In 1997, Dreadful Shadows moved to the record company Oblivion, releasing the single Burning the Shrouds.

Their qualities as live band were proved in 1999 when the Dreadful Shadows embarked on an extensive European tour.

In July 1999, the band recorded tracks for Gitane Demone's Stars of Trash album at Thommy Hein Tonstudios in Berlin.

[1] Solar Fake is an electro project and brings what Friedrich describes as "pulsating sequencers, driving beats and sometimes wild and aggressive vocals with intensive melodies and melancholic moments."