Parsifall originally began as a side project for Dave (vocals) and Cosmin (drummer and member of Black Attack recording artist Apokrypha) in late 2004 to give voice to their concerns about the post 9-11 world. After discussing the direction they wanted to go both lyrically and musically, they then added Chuck (guitarist and former A.O.R?) and Freddy (Bass and also of Apokrypha). As the music developed and the messages took form, they produced a small demo CD of four songs titled