Ghosts of Lemuria first came together on November 15, 2003, in San Jose, California, and was the brainchild of musician Fernando Gallegos. The band since has gone through various transitions in members and through different musical endeavors. The band 'officially' came to an end in 2008, as the Bay Area Metal scene completely disintegrated into the abyss. Never again will the Bay Area Metal scene bear witness to such an imaginative and ambitious creation. Perhaps when the time is right again this band might resurface, but until then, the band will be on a permanent hiatus.

Ghosts of Lemuria is a Epic Folk Metal band. In our music we try give the listeners a sense of mystical presence and old sacred traditions from legends, mythology, history,etc . Our music deals with the roots of all music, the most primitive of concepts. The past must be held sacred as for it is the key to unlocking the future. And the music from early, more 'primitive' cultures must be preserved. These are our roots. Lemuria is symbolic of from where everything began.

Behind the name-Lemuria was an ancient civilization and continent which was destroyed by a great cataclysm. The people from Lemuria were rumored to posses great abilities beyond that of modern man. Along with Atlantis their existence has yet to be acknowledged. According to legend, some Lemurians fled before the continent sank to the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. They fled to the east most part of the continent, which is known as the California of we know of today. The Lemurians found sanctum in the highest point- Mount Shasta. There are many legends, discoveries, and scientific studies done regarding the lost people of Lemuria. To this day the scientific community is in heated debate to find a conclusion.