According to some sources, Satarial are one of the icons of the Russian black metal scene.
[1][peacock prose] The band claims to be founded in 1989 by Andrey „Lord Seth” Shmelev[2][3][independent source needed] under the name of " A.M.S.G. "
Its music videos and concerts often feature references to Slavic themes such as pagan rituals, which has earned it criticism from the Christian establishment.
Due to this the band has received a number of fines and eventually, a ban on performing in Russia.
Coupled with a number of death threats the members received, in September 2021 the band has emigrated to Poland, where it is residing and performing in the Lower Silesian region.