The Shiva Hypothesis is a band from The Netherlands which combines black metal aesthetics, occasional aggressive outpourings in the vein of 90's death/thrash metal and some strong atmospheric touches. The band strives for a mystic, gloomy, murky sound inspired from the works of such bands as Behemoth, Emperor, Immortal, Death, Ved Buens Ende, Mayhem, and Gorgoroth, as well as numerous non-metal artists.