ECOCIDE was formed in Haarlem, the Netherlands, back in 2012 by Sten Govers (guitar/vocals) and Bas Gijzen (drums). Soon they found their bass player in Rick Stikkelorum, and a second guitar player Dennis Bikker.

Their 2013 debut album EYE OF WICKED SIGHT shifted their initial Thrash Metal sound into the realms of Old School Death Metal, in the veins of Death, Bolt Thrower and Massacre. The release of the album quickly attracted a bigger, international following and the band started playing dozens of shows within and around the Netherlands. During these shows they shared the stage with countless bands, some highlights include supporting Malevolent Creation, Sinister, Gorguts and the legendary Bolt Thrower.



After two line-up changes the band called it quits in 2015, returning briefly in 2017 to release a single ‘’The Godhand’’ and in 2020 another single titled ‘’Sleeper’’. Besides releasing these two tracks the band remained dormant up until the summer of 2023, when ECOCIDE announced their return along with a second full-length album: METAMORPHOSIS. Released on October 23, 2023 through Memento Mori Records (CD) and Violence In The Veins (Vinyl).

In March 2024 the band took on Daniël Metselaar as a second guitarist, with Sten shifting his focus solely on vocal duties, making the band a 5-piece

April 6 saw the release of the EP EYE OF WICKED SIGHT: RE-IMAGINED. a collection of re-recorded songs from their debut album. The EP was produced by the band itself and released digitally. It marked a new era of the bands sound fueled by chainsaw driven guitar work and a new approach to pitch black.
Shortly after Rick decided to quit the band, Dennis took over bass duties and Jesper te Beest (ex-Obstruktor) was found to take on the role of guitarist. Now with a complete lineup, ECOCIDE starts working on their next release…