 Hock and Olivencia were a member of the extreme metal acts Biolich and Ehnahre while attending New England Conservatory.After releasing "Stones/Salts" in 2009, the band signed to Profound Lore Records and released their debut album, "Mounds of Ash" in 2010, gaining a critical acclaim.After parting ways with two previous bassists, the band recruited Krallice bassist Nicholas McMaster and released their sophomore album, "Obsian" in 2013.