Oakenthrone was formed in 2022 by founder and composer Simon Nagington.

Originally as a solo project; his unique take on the black metal genre was forged in

the 2 track tape releases of “Embers of Reverie” (2024) and “Astral Binding & the

Oathsworn” (2025). Both cassettes sold out immediately and pushed Oakenthrone to

the top of the Bandcamp UK Black Metal page where it has retained a foothold

since.

2025 saw Oakenthrone develop into a full live band. Recruiting Nathan Caven (ex-

Sathamel), Andrew Hunt (ex-Pist) and Ant Hurlock (ex-Mairu); the debut live

performance came in October at the Call of the Crow festival to huge praise. A

festival exclusive split cassette with fellow festival performers and dungeon synth

stalwarts, Gate Master, was put out. These tracks, along with the previous cassettes,

were later packaged together for Darkwoods Records in a CD format – “Paths Once

Trodden (2024-2025)”.

In March 2026, Oakenthrone joined Scottish black metal pioneers, Saor, on the UK

leg of their Amidst the Ruins tour. Becoming a pivotal moment for the band and

cemented them as a commanding live force in the UK scene.

The 20 th of November 2026 will see the release of Oakenthrone’s debut album “Ad

Silvam” through Vendetta Records. A culmination of all that has come before, this is

a true forging of a new path.