NOCTURNAL DAMNATION was raised in Stockholm during 2005, issuing the demo 'When Life Has Lost All Meaning' that same year recorded by vocalist Death's Poet, bass player Danne and drummer Dimman. Singer Death's Poet is also known as Erebus in HYDRA and, under his real name of Dennis, fronted MALEDICTUM. Formative band members included bassist Kimpa plus guitarists Berge, of MALEDICTUM, and Micke Hultman of CONVULSION.