Later he discovered heavy metal by listening to bands such as Metallica, Megadeth, Sepultura, AC/DC, Iron Maiden, Slayer, Morbid Angel and Pantera.

He then started playing with his friends in some local bands such as Morbid Demons, Widow, Dark Desires and Crimson Tears.

Artists like the Sisters of Mercy, Yngwie Malmsteen, The Cure, Allan Holdsworth, Yes, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Dream Theater, Genesis, Atheist, Marillion, and classical music and jazz/fusion as well.

It was then recorded in 2011/2012 with Johan Liiva back on vocals, and released by Pivotal Rockordings in November 2012 and by Japanese label Trooper Entertainment in May 2013.

The style of the songs retain the atmosphere from the previous album; dark, intense, varied and heavy while also adding some new influences in the mix.

Throne of Scars was mixed and ready in April 2015 and during the same time the band signed a deal with Danish label Mighty Music.