Orodruin was formed in 1998 by John Gallo, Mike Puleo and Nick Tydelski. A Demo was recorded a year later, but the band wouldn"t resurface until 2001. THis time with drummer Mike Waske the band recorded more Demo material before being signed to PsycheDOOMelic records, who released the debut album "Epicurean Mass" as well as the sophomore effort "Claw Tower and Other Tales of Terror".