Temple of Discord began as Mattias Marklund's personal creative outlet in 2017. Mattias was writing songs for Aska (later known as Wytch) at the time, but some compositions felt too personal and diverged from the band's established style. Rather than setting those tracks aside, he channeled them into a solo project, which would eventually become Temple of Discord.
With the help of drummer Benny Hägglund (Vintersorg, Fission), Mattias recorded the first demo track, "The Calling". While he had been playing guitar in bands since the late 1980s, this marked the first time he stepped into the vocalist role, adding another layer of intimacy and individuality to his music.
Fast forward to the pandemic years: Wytch entered a period of dormancy, and fellow guitarist Niklas Viklund revisited Mattias's Temple of Discord material. Struck by the strength and uniqueness of the songs, Niklas encouraged Mattias to transform the project into a full-fledged band.
The two quickly brought in bassist Jon Ericson Warnoff, with whom Niklas had previously played in Stardog. Recognizing Jon’s chemistry and talent, they knew he was the perfect fit for the group. With Benny unavailable due to scheduling conflicts, the search began for a drummer who could complete the lineup. They found their match in Peter Melender, whom Mattias’s father recommended as "the best goddamn drummer in town." With the lineup solidified, Temple of Discord was ready to take the next step.
