Gospel of the Horns was an Australian black metal band that was formed in 1993[1] by vocalist Shane Transvaal D (of Deinonychus) and Mark Howitzer.

Gospel of the Horns formed in 1993, consisting of Mark Howitzer (drums), Shane Transvaal D (vocals) (who died in 2011) and original bassist, Anton (who never recorded with the band) and later, Hellbutcher joined (guitars, bass).

The label intended to press the demo to CD, but the final product contained many mistakes, such as incorrect layouts and a photo of another band in the booklet.

In 1995, the band played their one and only show with the original line up including Vulture on drums opening for Misery at the Roxy Club.

For a period of time, he played drums for fellow black metallers Deströyer 666, even featuring on their 1997 album, Unchain the Wolves.

The 1997 line-up consisted of Howitzer on vocals (and handling all lyrical matters), Ryan Marauder on guitar, and Warhammer playing drums.

At this stage, the band decided to sign a deal with Dutch label, Damnation Records, that would include a mini-LP and full-length release.