In 1995, Rich Hessil answered an ad for a guitarist and singer for the band Tangled Grace. Later that year the name was changed to Shadowcaster. In '96 they recorded their first 4 song demo. They separated for a while.

After a three year break, Rich reformed the band in 1999.

Shadowcaster is:

Rich Hessil: Guitarist/Vocals

Ty Detrick: Bass

TBA: Drums

Released debut CD ‘Freedom’ on 12/17/2000 to good reviews. Recorded and produced by Troy Stetina and Shadowcaster with assistance by Michael Wenz at Artist’s Underground Studio in New Berlin, Wisconsin.

Performed at Swamp Rock Bash 2001 in Stephenson, Michigan on 08/17/2001.

Headlined the first Wisconsin P.R.O.G. showcase on 01/12/02.