After nine years, Iceland's Ophidian I have returned to strike again. Formed in Reykjavík by Símon Þórólfsson (guitars) and Þórður Hermannsson (bass) in 2010, the snake-named outfit arrived at debut, Solvet Saeclum, in 2012.
Almost immediately after that, Ophidian I splintered to focus on other projects and hone their musical chops. However, while Þórólfsson landed in black metal loners/labelmates Helfró and Hermannsson found solace in heavy rock act Lightspeed Legend, the duo never wholly forgot about Ophidian I.

Fast forward six years later. Reborn, renewed, and reinvigorated, the group enlisted Daníel Máni Konráðsson (guitars), John Olgeirsson (vocals), and Ragnar Sverrisson (drums). Officially a five-piece,Ophidian I's mandate was to shed the past and shred the future. To wit, stunning new album, Desolate, wasn't just a new chapter but a completely different saga.

Source: seasonofmist.com