From Encyclopaedia Metallum: "Rotting Serpent was created in 2003 as an "Unblack Metal" project by Michael Mosher under the pseudonym "Bloodbath." They define their music as "Suicidal" Unblack Metal, citing the scripture from Collossians 3:5, which calls for believers to "mortify" their carnal impulses with regards to their spiritual journey. The band uses a parody of the Rotting Christ logo (a band which Michael openly admires), as being reminiscent of 'old-school' Christian 'Black' Metal bands such as Horde, whose logo is said to be a parody of Darkthrone."