Bal-Sagoth are a symphonic black metal band from Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, formed in 1989.
Originally formed as an epic/symphonic black metal band with strong death metal elements, vocalist/lyricist Byron Roberts took the name 'Bal-Sagoth' from the Robert E. Howard short story 'The Gods of Bal-Sagoth'. Their first demo was recorded in 1993, and Bal-Sagoth have since released three albums on Cacophonous Records, and three with Nuclear Blast.
Members Current members
Byron Roberts – vocals (1989–) Jonny Maudling – drums (1993–1998) keyboards (1998–), Chris Maudling – guitar (1993–) bass (1993–1998) Paul Jackson – drums (2006–) Alistair MacLatchy – bass (2010–)
Former members
Vincent Crabtree – keyboards (1993–1995) Dave Mackintosh – drums (1998–2004) Dan Mullins − drums (2004–2006) Mark Greenwell – bass (1998–2010)
Touring members
Jason Porter – bass guitar (1993–1996) Leon Forrest – keyboards (1995–1998) Alistair MacLatchy – bass (1996–1998)