Alongside Rotting Christ and Varathron, they are considered to be pioneers in establishing the Greek black metal scene in the early 1990s.
In November 2019, following the death of founding member Baron Blood, Necromantia announced it would disband after a final, commemorative album titled To the Depths We Descend....[2] Necromantia was founded in 1989 by George "The Magus" Zacharopoulos (formerly known as "Magus Wampyr Daoloth", as well as "Morbid" when collaborating with Rotting Christ) in bass/vocals and Makis "Baron Blood" Kanakaris in 8-string bass.
After parting ways with Osmose, The Magus and company returned in 2000 with IV Malice, this time on the Greek label Black Lotus Records.
On November 20, 2019, The Magus announced through the band's official Facebook page that fellow founding member Baron Blood had died.
Notably, it is the only Necromantia album not featuring an eight-string bass, which is substituted by standard rhythm guitar parts.