The band's release in 1995 of the official demo As Jerusalem Burns... and 7-inch EP The Siege of Lachish attracted attention from both underground metal fans and local authorities.

Melechesh were accused of "Dark Cult activities" by the law enforcement authorities of the city of Jerusalem, especially by a frontpage newspaper article which twisted some facts.

In 1996, the band released their debut album As Jerusalem Burns...Al'Intisar on an American black metal record label; then newly recruited bassist Al'Hazred completed the line-up.

In 1998, armed with a new promo CD "Mesopotamian Metal" and after a farewell gig in Jerusalem, Melechesh relocated to France and the Netherlands.

Lord Curse remained in Jerusalem and later moved to the US to continue with his Art studies (and now works for George Lucas' ILM company), hence, the band had to recruit a new drummer.

On 13 August 2013, Melechesh announced via their Facebook page[3] that both Moloch and Ashmedi amicabliy decided that the former should leave the band, due to academic commitments.