Although active prior to 1997 under an earlier title of DREAMTIDE, Gothic Metal formation MIDNIGHT DATE pinpoint that year as their first stable period, comprising founder Lukasz Marut on vocals and guitar, bassist Katarzyna Czapran, keyboard player Krzysztof Latacz and vocalist Agnieszka 'Nera' Górecka. Musically the band pursues suck lyrical themes as vampyrism, delivered by both male and female vocal harmonies. Guitarist Mirek Trzaska was added in 2003 for the 'Bitter Aftertaste' demo.