Formed in 1976 by Alan and Terry Jones, Pagan Altar plays heavy rock music in it's most literal sense, and despite no label interest in the late 70's and early 80's, the timelessness of their music ultimately prevailed as minions of doom-obsessed metalheads kept Pagan Altar's music alive over two and a half decades

Mid-first decade of the 21st century, the group had reformed to re-record an album of material written, but never released during their original tenure as a band. That album, Lords of Hypocrisy, has been met with an incredible reception from fans of doom both old and new, this was followed by a third full length, namely the Mythical and Magical album. Currently, Pagan Altar is back on the road after over 20 years of silence, to play select gigs worldwide to the bands loyal and ever increasing fanbase with new members behind Alan and Terry to form the backbone of the bonecrunching Pagan Altar live sound...Joining them on bass is Diccon Harper (Ex-Voice Of Destruction & Dragonforce) Luke Hunter on Guitars & Ian Winters on drums.

Behind the Cloak, an exceedingly more detailed and painstaking account of Pagan Altar history than this may be read at the bands' website.

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