Formed in 2005 in Germany as an alternative to modern metal, Atlantean Kodex play epic doom, heavily inspired by the likes of Bathory, old Manowar, Solstice and Manilla Road; they complement their uncompromising sound with lyricism drawn from Lovecraft, European mythology and the culture of their native Bavaria. They have three full-length albums, several splits, demos, EPs and live albums to their credit; their latest release is 2019's The Course of Empire.