Two of the band members, Azahel and Adonijah, were former members of a band called Possession. Frost Like Ashes was formed on the vision of guitarist, Sebat, who would recruit Azahel (Vocals) and Syntyche (Bass) in 2001 and begin what has become an underground juggernaut hybrid of Black/Death Metal. Adonijah (drums), Qoheleth (keyboards) completed the group and they released their first EP on SoTD Records in 2003. They were able to get on the bill for Freakshow 13 in Las Vegas, performing alongside such bands as Stavesacre and Mortal Treason. In 2004, The band parted ways with Syntyche and acquired the skills of new bassist, Ruach.