BlackWatch formed in early 2002 in Raleigh, NC. The original members were Dan, Michael and Mark doing a three-guitar project, first called Triumvirate, and later Triune. Mark had recently returned from college. Michael and Dan had played together in ShadowLore, with Dan playing bass and Michael guitar. During highschool, Michael and Mark had also played in Visceral Remains, an all out brutal death metal band.


During 2003 BlackWatch picked up Drew (formerly of Innocent) as drummer, and in 2004 Jim of ShadowRealm joined the band to play bass. And so, BlackWatch was complete.


In July of 2004 BlackWatch released its three-song demo to great acclaim. Also, in July BlackWatch played their first gig at a party, along with Jim's other band ShadowRealm.


BlackWatch is a triple guitar metal assault, with influences based in death metal, power metal and Celtic folk music. Complex and powerful, with triple guitar and vocal harmonies, BlackWatch is a massive aural barrage.


Influential bands include Iron Maiden and Opeth, however, BlackWatch has developed more of a Celtic flavor over the years.


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