on 15 May 2006. Over the years, Ancient Rites have played with bands like Deicide, Motörhead, Judas Priest, Cradle of Filth, Metallica, Dissection, Morbid Angel, Stormtroopers of Death, Mercyful Fate, Impaled Nazarene, Manowar, Sepultura, Malevolent Creation, Rotting Christ and Slayer. The band has been accused of being right-wing/nationalist, which the band itself denies. Members Current members Gunther Theys – bass (1989–2004, 2014–2021), vocals (1988–present) Erik Sprooten – guitars (1996–present) Jory Hogeveen – guitars (2019–present) Patrick Mallo - bass (2022-present) John Berry - drums (2022-present) Past members Patrick "Wattie" Alfons Cyriel Bloos – bass (1988–1989) Philip Bollengier – guitars (1988–1990; his death) Stefan Bernar – drums (1989–1990; his death) Johan Vrancken – guitars (1989–1990) Franky Swinnen – guitars (1991) Pascal – guitars (1991–1993) Bart Vandereycken – guitars (1991–1996, 2003–2007) Raf Jansen – guitars (1996–1997, 2005–2006) Jan "Örkki" Yrlund – guitars (1997–2003) Domingo Smets – keyboards (1999–2001), bass (2004–2007), guitars (2007–2015) Davy Wouters – keyboards (2001–2010, 2011) Thomas Cochrane – guitars (2015–2019) Walter van Cortenberg – drums (1991–2021, his death) Timeline Discography Albums and EPs Evil Prevails (EP) – (1992) The Diabolic Serenades – (1994) Blasfemia Eternal – (1996) Fatherland – (1998) The First Decade 1989–1999 (compilation) – (1999) Dim Carcosa – (2001) And the Hordes Stood as One (live) – (2003) Rubicon – (2006) Laguz – (2015) VHS and DVDs Scenes of Splendour (VHS) – (2001) And the Hordes Stood as One (DVD) – (2003) Miscellaneous releases Dark Ritual (demo) – (1990) Promo 1992 (demo) – (1992) Longing for the Ancient Kingdom II / Windows (split with Renaissance) – (1993) Thou Art Lord / Ancient Rites (split with Thou Art Lord) – (1993) Uncanny / Ancient Rites (split with Uncanny) – (1993) Scared by Darkwinds / Longing for the Ancient Kingdom II (split with Enthroned) – (1994) References External links Official website Ancient Rites at metal-archives.com Belgian heavy metal musical groups Belgian black metal musical groups Viking metal musical groups Musical groups established in 1988 Musical quintets Season of Mist artists