[3] Netherbird was formed in Stockholm, Sweden in 2004 by lyricist/vocalist Johan "Nephente" Fridell, composer/guitarist Pontus "Bizmark" Andersson and guitarist Torbjörn "Grim" Jacobsson.

[5][6][7] During this period Grim stepped down from the line-up and drummer Adrian Erlandsson (Paradise Lost, Cradle of Filth, At the Gates) joined as a permanent member.

[8] Session members included Brice LeQlerc (Nightrage, Dissection), Janne Saarenpää (The Crown), Daniel "Mojjo" Moilanen (Katatonia, Lord Belial), Jonas "Skinny" Kangur (Deathstars) and Kitty Saric (Decadence).

[12] Netherbird made their first live performance later the same year, now with a full line up featuring Nephente – vocals, Bizmark – guitar/keyboards, Johan Nord – guitar/vocals, Tobias Gustafsson (Eucharist) – bass/vocals and drummer Erik Röjås (Sterbhaus, Ondskapt).

By the end of 2014, the band held a final 10-year celebration concert in Stockholm, Sweden at Kraken and simultaneously announced a hiatus on their live activity.