[5] Necrowretch was formed in 2008 by guitarist Vlad with "the impure intention to play sadistic-gravecracking-possessed death metal".

Bassist Amphycion joined after seeing them play a gig, making the band a trio and then going on to record their second demo Necrollections in 2010.

[10] Putrid Death Sorcery was released through Century Media Records on 28 January 2013 on CD, vinyl and digital download.

[14] Bestial Rites 2009–2012 was released as a compilation of the band's previous demo and EP material, on 21 October in Europe and 5 November in North America through Century Media Records on CD and digital download.

[15][16] In a post on their Facebook page, Necrowretch stated that Ilmar Marti Uibo would play all the 2014 shows and would be their drummer on the next album.

[18] The EP was slated as a "first taste" of Necrowretch's upcoming second studio album, With Serpents Scourge, which was released in February 2015.