XIV Dark Centuries

XIV Dark Centuries is a German pagan metal band from Zella-Mehlis in Thuringia. The name translates to “14 Dark Centuries” and reflects the band’s thematic focus on pre-Christian history and mythology. The band’s origins date back to 1994, when several of the later members first began playing together. After a number of line-up changes, the group was fully formed by 1998 and released its first demo recording, "For Your God", in the same year.