Ancient Boreal Forest is a Black Metal & Dungeon Synth project by Makadew (Murcec) and Volkh (Thyark, Rusty Ring). Once a solo venture, ABF evolved in 2024 when like-minded artist Volkh, the original logo designer of ABF and Dungeon Synth peer, joined forces, marking a dark, powerful shift blending Black Metal & Dungeon Synth.