The origins of Electric Wizard go back to 1988 when Jus Oborn formed the band Lord of Putrefaction.
They put out three demo tapes from 1989–1991 and also did one split with Mortal Remains.
In 1992, the name was changed to Thy Grief Eternal after Adam Richardson left the band.
They put out one demo under this name titled On Blackened Wings.
In 1993, James Evans left the band and they once again changed their name, shortening it to Eternal.
The band released two demos under this name.
After Gavin Gillingham left the band, Oborn started Electric Wizard.
 The recordings from this era were issued on the Pre-Electric Wizard 1989–1994 compilation in 2006.
The origins of Electric Wizard go back to 1988 when Jus Oborn formed the band Lord of Putrefaction. They put out three demo tapes from 1989–1991 and also did one split with Mortal Remains. In 1992, the name was changed to Thy Grief Eternal after Adam Richardson left the band. They put out one demo under this name titled On Blackened Wings. In 1993, James Evans left the band and they once again changed their name, shortening it to Eternal. The band released two demos under this name. After Gavin Gillingham left the band, Oborn started Electric Wizard.  The recordings from this era were issued on the Pre-Electric Wizard 1989–1994 compilation in 2006.
Electric Wizard