CASTRUM was formed in September of 1994, when two friends (Cornelius - guitar and Georgius - vocals) decided to create a unique Death Metal band with one aim to play the music they like. At the beginning they characterized the style of CASTRUM as Gothic-Brutal Death Metal with medieval parts. At this time the band's drummer was Lancelot. But, after four months Lancelot left the band (he called up for military service), then there was a long search for a new drummer. During this time, without drummer, the guitarist Cornelius composed many new songs. Almost one year later in September of 1995, new drummer Werkoff joined the band and the line-up of CASTRUM became stable.
In February 1996 CASTRUM recorded their first demo called "Burial of the Affection", which contained 7 songs. Just a few months later in June 1996 CASTRUM entered to "Impertinence Studio" to record their first studio demo called "Flames by Impiety", which included 2 tracks + intro/outro of medieval Death Metal and was produced by Cornelius personally. In October 1996, the band recorded three new songs for the second studio demo "Pleasure in the Deeds of Horror", produced by Eugene Petrus and Cornelius. This demo was very well received by the underground press and fans worldwide. The lyrical conception of CASTRUM mostly deals with historical events but there were some lyrics based on the band members' personal experiences too. On this demo the band achieved even better production and a much heavier sound. Later on, Werkoff was compelled to leave the band, due to the complications took part in his family life. He had been replaced with drummer Doni from SOULREST.
Forward to the 10th of October 1998 CASTRUM was invited to Banská Bystrica (Slovakia), where they played with Czech Death Metal godz KRABATHOR. It was a fantastic experience for all the members of CASTRUM. On this gig the band presented its new line-up which consisted of Cornelius - guitar/vocals, Sharapoff - guitar and Doni - drums.
Further line-up change for CASTRUM, Sharapoff is no longer in the band and a new bassist has been already recruited. So the current line-up is: Doni - drums, Roma - bass and Cornelius - guitar/vocals.
In September 1999 the band signed a deal with the Ukrainian underground label Metal Force Records. The first result of it was an MC release unleashed under the banner of "The Leading Spirit of Medieval Tortures" (MF002).
In the fall of 2000 Metal Force Records released the band's debut album "Hatenourisher" (MF006) in MC format. It followed shortly a record deal with Canadian Bloodbucket Productions and "Hatenourisher" was out in CD format (BPCD1304) as well by 25th of May 2001!
During January 2002 the band finished the recordings of their 2nd album, entitled "Mysterious Yet Unwearied". It was released on CD by Bloodbucket Productions on the 3rd day of December 2002!
On the 12th of August 2003 CASTRUM played an excellent show before Polish Death Metal masters VADER in Lvov (Ukraine)!
2004 went also successfully for the band. First was the "Death Metal Assault II" gig on the 4th of March with such bands as PARRICIDE, MENTAL DEMISE and GLOBALISED ABSTRUSE and later on "Metal Heads' Mission Fest-V" (07-08.08.2004, Evpatoriya, Crimea, Ukraine) with such killer bands as PUNGENT STENCH, NEOLITH, DEAD INFECTION, TOXIC BONKERS, and AMBIVALENCE to name a few.
Presently the band is working hard on the new album, which is going to be the most fierce and sophisticated one in the band's career! So watch out!