The origins of Agalloch date back to 1995 and the disintegration of the band Aeolachrymae. As that group died, three phoenixes emerged from the ashes, Sussurrus Inanis, Nothing, and Agalloch. The group's first demo, From Which of This Oak, was recorded in 1996. In 1998 they recorded another demo and shopped it around to labels. Their efforts paid off as the group landed a deal with The End Records. The following year they released their debut, Pale Folklore. ~ Gary Hill, All Music Guide