Byzantine was a Groove Metal band hailing from Charleston, West Virginia, who also had a few Meshuggah influences. They formed in 2000, were signed to Prosthetic Records and have released three full length albums: "The Fundamental Component" (2004), "And They Shall Take up Serpents" (2005) and "Oblivion Beckons" (2008). Shortly after releasing "Oblivion Beckons" it was announced that they had split up to focus on their families.