KAWIR gathered at 1993 from Mentor, with the purpose to hymn the Ancient Hellenic Pantheon. Kawir means “powerful” and it’s dedicated to the Great Gods (Kawir) of the Kabeirian Mysteries.
At 1993 the first recording were made, with the help of Necroabysious (Varathron) in vocals and Escarth (Zemial/Agatus) in guitars. The track was called SINN (The Blazing Queen), and was released by Cacophonous Rec. as 7'' split with SIGH (Japan).
In 1994 Dark Side Rec. releases the “EYMENIDES" 7'EP, at the same time two new members entered the Horde: Archemoros (vocals), and Hephaisteion (keys).
In 1995 the mini LP "TO CAVIRS" is recorded with the addition of the new member Nick at drums. It was released by Dark Side Rec. again, with the boldness all lyrics to be in Ancient Hellenic language.
Some live appearings follows up with groups like: Ancient Rites, Therion, Rotting Christ, Order of the Ebon Hand, Jackal's Truth etc...
In 1997, with the same line-up released the debut CD "TO CAVIRS".
In 1999 the second CD "EPOPTIA" was released and was inspired by Hesiod's Theogony.
That period there was some line-up changes... Nick and Hephaisteion left the band, but Erichthonios added with whom the band had co-operated in the past for some live appearings.
In 2002 the song "ΚERES" was recorded and released as 7’EP split with ΝOCTERNITY.
In 2003 the track "EMPOYSA" is recorded which circulates in 7’EP form split with ZEMIAL.
May begin the rehearsals with the returning of the Nick (Vraireos) in the drums and have added a new member called Nosoforos in bass.
After five-year absence in June we are on stage again in AN club with ZEMIAL and ORDER OF THE EBON HAND!!!
In November we sign contract with German record company SOLISTITIUM and in February 2004 “EPOPTIA” CD is re-released with 2 bonus tracks “KERES” and “EMPOUSA” (remixed). Diavelgenus left the band after years of collaboration. Vocalist now is Erichthonios.
In 2005 the new work called "ARAI" was released and included 9 songs which is inspired from the Ancient Greek magic, the lyrics are all in the ancient Greek, written from ORFNI which made also the recitations where needed!
In 2006 Porphyrion added in vocals and with ZEMIAL the "MARCH OF THE HELLENIC PHALANX EUROPIAN TOUR 2007" was a fact! The band now is prepearing the new album and arranging a new tour across Europe...

KAWIR gathered at 1993 from Mentor, with the purpose to hymn the Ancient Hellenic Pantheon. Kawir means “powerful” and it’s dedicated to the Great Gods (Kawir) of the Kabeirian Mysteries.
At 1993 the first recording were made, with the help of Necroabysious (Varathron) in vocals and Escarth (Zemial/Agatus) in guitars. The track was called SINN (The Blazing Queen), and was released by Cacophonous Rec. as 7'' split with SIGH (Japan).
In 1994 Dark Side Rec. releases the “EYMENIDES" 7'EP, at the same time two new members entered the Horde: Archemoros (vocals), and Hephaisteion (keys).
In 1995 the mini LP "TO CAVIRS" is recorded with the addition of the new member Nick at drums. It was released by Dark Side Rec. again, with the boldness all lyrics to be in Ancient Hellenic lan...