Achaemenid from California was first created by Warharan in 2000.

Searching for a vocalist Warharan turned to Antagonizer who he had known from a local Deathgrind band.

The demo, "As Night Sets on Aryana" was recorded the Summer/Fall of 2001. After the demo was recorded, Warharan met drummer Fyre. Fyre later assisted in improving the drum programming of the demo.

In the Winter of 2001, Warharan, Fyre and Antagonizer recorded the single "Airyanem Vaejah" for a Heidens Hart compilation. Since the compilation was later cancelled, "Airyanem Vaejah" became an unlisted bonus track on the demo.

In 2005, Arjan from The Dutch Pagan Black Metal band, Cultus, has joined to do vocals on the upcoming 7in, "Taking Back What Was Mine". A session drummer for that release will be anounced later.

Achaemenid was created not only to play brutal and aggressive Black Metal but lyrically have a historic and informative theme. Fascinated by Persopolis and the Persian Empire, one of the last great Aryan Empires. Achaemenid have set out to help relive the glory.

Source : http://www.tartareandesire.com/bands/Achaemenid/4967/