Dargaard was founded by Tharen (Abigor, Amestigon, ex-Heidenreich, Dominion III, Graumahd) in 1997 in Austria. The band was his opportunity to step away from his usual genre (Black Metal) and experiment with a different approach to express attitudes and feelings. With Elisabeth Toriser (ex-Abigor, ex-Antichrisis, Dominion III, Soulhunt, Graumahd), who took over the vocal responsibilties in 1998, Dargaard was able to successfully complete the recording of their debut CD, "Eternity Rites", released by Napalm Records under the Draenor Productions banner in October 1998.

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