In 1987 Samael was founded in Sion by Vorphalack and Pat Charvet.
The band made their first appearance as a duo and also played the first demo Into the Infernal Storm of Evil for two.
Only later did the bassist Masmiseim, who had previously played with Alastis, complete the band.
On the debut album Worship Him, dedicated to Xytraguptors and Vorphalack's late father in 1987
and was released as the first album of the French label Osmose Productions,
However, the bass was still played by Vorphalack.