VIA MISTICA formed in 1998 and recorded their first real demo in 1999, called "In Hora Mortis Nostre". On this demo Sebastian from IN EXTREMIS played the drums. The second album "(Testamentum) In Hora Mortis Nostre" was released 4 years laters by Metal mind Productions, and featured several session members from the band ABUSED MAJESTY, of which former member Halik is also a part.