German blackened death metallers Thulcandra hit the UK later this month
Don‘t fear the reaper — fear the majestic blackened death metal might of Thulcandra
Thulcandra‘s rise to power ignited when the Germany-based outfit unleashed their debut album “Fallen Angel‘s Dominion” upon metaldom in 2010. The group, fronted by founding member and visionary Steffen Kummerer (also of Obscura fame), have tightened their hibernal grip on blackened death metal since. The desolate melodic emanations in follow-up studio records “Under a Frozen Sun” (2011), “Ascension Lost” (2015), and the chart-topping, 2021 album “A Dying Wish” dedicated to the late bassist Chris Kratzer, solidified Thulcandra as a superior force, expertly thrusting the magic and mystery of mid-‘90s melodic black-death metal into the modern era.
Their fifth attack, entitled “Hail the Abyss” saw Thulcandra prove yet again why they‘re atop death metal‘s malefic vedette! Fierce tracks such as As I Walk Through The Gateway, or the uber-brutal Blood Of Slaves, showcase the band’s affinity for dark, aggressive, and mellifluous metal while the album title track and the epic, mid-tempo rager On The Wings Of Cosmic Fire rip and terrorize with the intensity of hell. As always, Thulcandra's about a vibe - there's a distinct "feel" to the band's latest album that's distinctly old-school but without the tired trappings of it.
“Hail the Abyss” released in 2023 via Napalm Records was a cooperation with renowned producer Dan Swanö (Dissection, Opeth, Katatonia), who handled the crushing album mix, was compulsory, as was the re-invitation to cover-master Lochner. Don‘t fear the reaper—fear the majestic might of Thulcandra !!!
Check out the video for the title track Hail the Abyss below:
You can catch Thulcandra live later this month on a short stop in the UK, with just three shows. Grab a ticket while you can !
Thulcandra September 2024 UK Tour Dates
26th September - London - 229
28th September - Dundee - Hordes X Fest
29th September - Manchester - Star And Garter
