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Origin: Serbia
Formed: 2007
Location: Novi Sad, South Bačka, Vojvodina
Genre: Symphonic Black/Doom Metal
Status: Split‑up
Label: Miner Records
Themes: Demonology, Mysticism, Horror

Count RavenBlood was a short‑lived but distinctive presence in the Serbian underground, blending symphonic black metal with doom‑laden atmospheres and a fascination with demonology, occult mysticism, and horror. Formed in 2007 by Amboss and Serpentus, the band emerged from the ashes of Ancient Sorrow and carried forward that project’s melodic sensibilities while embracing a darker, more theatrical identity.

Their sound combined mid‑2000s symphonic black metal aesthetics—keyboards, layered melodies, dramatic vocal delivery—with slower, doom‑inflected passages that gave the music a sense of ritual weight. Though their discography is small, Count RavenBlood occupies a unique niche in the Serbian scene, where symphonic black/doom hybrids were rare.

Activity and Releases

The band released two demos:

• Promo CD (2009) — their first public recording, establishing their symphonic/doom hybrid sound.
• Lament for the Earth (2010) — their final known release, more atmospheric and melancholic, showing a stronger doom influence and more refined arrangements.

After 2010, the lineup shifted significantly, culminating in a full ensemble by 2012. However, despite the expanded lineup and growing ambition, Count RavenBlood dissolved around 2013, leaving behind only their demos and scattered live memories.

Musical Identity

Count RavenBlood’s aesthetic can be summarized as:

• symphonic black metal with doom pacing
• melodic but somber atmosphere
• lyrical focus on demonology, occult mysticism, and gothic horror
• a dramatic, theatrical approach uncommon in the Serbian underground

Their music sits closer to early Dimmu Borgir, Graveworm, or mid‑2000s Eastern European symphonic acts, but filtered through the rawer production and DIY ethos of Vojvodina’s underground.

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Members

Founders / Core Members (2007–?)

Amboss – Rhythm Guitars
(Also ex‑Ancient Sorrow)

Serpentus – Growl Vocals
(Also ex‑Ancient Sorrow)

Final Lineup (2012–2013)

Fogarasi Csaba – Bass
Géza Mikes – Drums
(Also in Kobb, ЖЕГОР)

Krisztián Majoros – Lead Guitars
Erika Szabó – Keyboards, Vocals

Past Members (2008–2009)

Ognjen Milivojša – Drums (2008–2009)
Danilo “Druid” Ćalić – Lead Guitars (2008–2009)
Vladimir “Cannibal” Kuzmanović – Growl Vocals (2008–2009)
Damir “Ambrose” Đuran – Bass (2009)
(Also in Aura+)

Vlada Dudaš – Drums (2009)
Đorđe Petrić – Guitars (2009)
(Also ex‑Pannox, ex‑Infernal Form)

Dušan Parlać – Keyboards (2009)

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Discography

Demos

Promo CD (2009)
Lament for the Earth (2010)