Line Up:

J. Haughm: Vocals, Guitars
S. Breyer: Drums
L. Anderson: Guitars
J. William: Bass

The music and concept of Agalloch is a combination of cold, dark sorrow and natural oaken beauty. The foundation of the band began in late 1995 when a doom/death project called Aeolachrymae was reduced to a pile of ash. From those ashes, three bands were born- Susurrus Inanis, Nothing and Agalloch. The primary goal in the beginning was to create majestic and epic dark metal. This vision was shared by the two main creators; J. Haughm and S. Breyer.

In early 1996, a few songs slowly started to take form and in the summer, a 2nd guitarist, L. Anderson was found. Later in the Autumn, the debut demo "From Which Of This Oak" was recorded and shortly after it's release, a permanent bassist - J. William W. Joined the effort. In early 1998 the band recorded a new promo tape for labels only. The uniqueness of that promo got the band a deal with The End Records and in January of 1999 entered the studio to record their debut album.