In the summer of 2011 Images At Twilights founder Andre Aaslie (Gromth, Abyssic Dreams) started to compose music for a project he simply called "Black". In the following autumn he started to think about recruiting members. The first one to join was drummer Jontho of Ragnarok fame. Then Martin Blystad (Gaurvorn) from Hinsidig and Pluto And The Planets joined on bass, together with guitarist Tom Arild Johansen (Ihizagh), known from such acts as Perished, Bloodthorn and Mayhem (live). A couple of months into 2012 Balfori (Lunaris) joined on vocal and Jonthos Ragnarok-mate Bolverk picked up the guitar - and the puzzle was complete.
The first rehearsel found plaze in april 2012, and in december Images At Twilight was ready for their first ever live-performance (Hard & Heavy Tour, Gran Canaria).
On the way to this event Balfori and Jontho decided to quit the band due to personal circumstances, and in came drummer Anders Faret Haave (ex. Blood Red Throne, In Vain) and vocalist Narrenschiff, well-known from such acts as Illnath and Åsmegin.
In early february IAT went into Marduks Endarker Studio in Norrkøping with producer Magnus "Devo" Andersson to start the work on the debut album.