Hades was formed in Bergen, Norway in 1992 by ex-Immortal guitarist Jørn Inge Tunsberg and ex-Dark drummer Remi Andersen.

They were later joined by vocalist and bassist Jan Otto "Janto" Garmannslund and second guitarist Wilhelm Nagel.

In 1993, Tunsberg was convicted, along with fellow black metal musician Varg Vikernes (of Burzum), for the burning of a Norwegian church in Åsane, which led to a prison sentence.

Hades toured Europe in support of the album with Immortal and Benediction, and a separate set of gigs in the Benelux region with Mayhem and Primordial.

In 2014, frontman Janto left Hades after 22 years for personal reasons and was replaced by Ask Ty Arctander (of Kampfar).