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Blackened Death Metal Force THULCANDRA Shares Album Title Track, “Hail The Abyss”!
Watch the new music video HERE! New Album out May 19, 2023 via Napalm Records Pre-Order HERE!
[photo credit: Grzegorz Golebiowski]
May 19, 2023 will see blackened death metal force THULCANDRA release their fifth studio album, entitled Hail The Abyss, via Napalm Records. Following the recent release of their music video for first single “As I Walk Through The Gateway”, today, the German four-piece has shared their diabolic album title track, “Hail The Abyss“!
The band’s forthcoming magnum opus proves yet again why they’re atop death metal’s malefic vedette. It showcases their affinity for dark, aggressive and mellifluous metal while the entire album rips and terrorizes with the intensity of hell. As always, THULCANDRA‘s about a vibe – there’s always a unique “feel” that’s distinctly old-school, but without the tired trappings of it.
Preparing to return from their debut US tour alongside FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE, OBSCURA & WOLFHEART,guitarist/vocalist Steffen Kummerer comments about the new single:
“The title track of our upcoming album, „Hail The Abyss“, turned into a sharp and pushing composition that blends a balanced mix of black and death metal. The record turned out as we hoped it will, and the video produced by Grupa13 (Behemoth, Kreator, Arch Enemy) might be the most iconic clip we came up with in our 20 year long lasting career.“
THULCANDRA’s rise to power ignited when the band 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 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.
“With ‘Hail The Abyss’, we just count the 5th album within 20 years of Thulcandra“, Kummerer recently said.“A banger, and a diverse record that shows a unique blend of black and death metal, combined with classic heavy metal twin guitars. The album turned out excellent and Dan Swanö delivered a splendid mix – raw, natural and showcasing each individual musician on the record. ‘Hail The Abyss’ undoubtedly turned into a highlight of our long lasting career.“
Hail the Abyss isslated for release on May 19, 2023 via Napalm Records. Cooperation with renowned producer Dan Swanö (Dissection, Opeth, Katatonia) was compulsory, as was the re-invitation to cover-master Lochner.
Hail The Abyss track listing: 01. In The Eye Of Heaven 02. Hail The Abyss 03. At Night 04. Velvet Damnation 05. On The Wings Of Cosmic Fire 06. Acheronian Cult 07. As I Walk Through The Gateway 08. Blood Of Slaves 09. In Darkness We Descend 10. The Final Closure 11. The Second Fall – Live (CD Bonus Track) 12. Deliverance In Sin And Death – Live (CD Bonus Track)
Hail The Abysswill be available in the following formats: – 1CD Digipak, incl. Bonustracks – 1LP Gatefold Black – 1LP Gatefold Silver – Ltd. Die Hard Vinyl Boxset (contains several highly collectable items, all packed in wooden box) – Digital Album – CD Digipak + Shirt Bundle
[ltd. Die Hard Vinyl Boxset]
THULCANDRA LIVE
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Blackened Death Metal Masters THULCANDRA Announce New Album, Hail The Abyss, and Unleash Music Video for Intense First Single “As I Walk Through The Gateway”!
[photo credit: Grzegorz Golebiowski]
Black-death metal force THULCANDRA has announced the release of their brand new studio album! Hail The Abyss will be unleashed on May 19, 2023 via Napalm Records, and sees the band prove yet again why they’re atop death metal’s malefic vedette.
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 late drummer 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, Hail the Abyss, showcases the band‘s affinity for dark, aggressive and mellifluous metal while the album rips and terrorizes with the intensity of hell. As always, THULCANDRA‘s about a vibe – there’s always a unique “feel” that’s distinctly old-school, but without the tired trappings of it.
Give ear, as in support of their upcoming record release, today, the four-piece not only continues to gear up for their first ever North American tour, but has just unleashed a video for their new, fierce album single, “As I Walk Through The Gateway”!
Says band guitarist/vocalist Steffen Kummerer: “As I Walk Through The Gateway turned into a catchy, relentless and melodic exercise of black & death metal that blends the strengths of the band in a unique form. Catch the band on their first North American tour alongside Fleshgod Apocalypse, Obscura and Wolfheart to feel the blistering power behind this composition in a live setting.”
Watch the new THULCANDRA music video HERE:
“With ‘Hail The Abyss’, we just count the 5th album within 20 years of Thulcandra“, Kummerer continues.“A banger, and a diverse record that shows a unique blend of black and death metal, combined with classic heavy metal twin guitars. The album turned out excellent and Dan Swanö delivered a splendid mix – raw, natural and showcasing each individual musician on the record. ‘Hail The Abyss’ undoubtedly turned into a highlight of our long lasting career.“
Hail the Abyss isslated for release on May 19, 2023 via Napalm Records. Cooperation with renowned producer Dan Swanö (Dissection, Opeth, Katatonia) was compulsory, as was the re-invitation to cover-master Lochner.
Watch the Video HERE! Hail The Abyss out May 19, 2023 via Napalm Records Pre-Order HERE!
Hail The Abyss track listing: 01. In The Eye Of Heaven 02. Hail The Abyss 03. At Night 04. Velvet Damnation 05. On The Wings Of Cosmic Fire 06. Acheronian Cult 07. As I Walk Through The Gateway 08. Blood Of Slaves 09. In Darkness We Descend 10. The Final Closure 11. The Second Fall – Live (CD Bonus Track) 12. Deliverance In Sin And Death – Live (CD Bonus Track)
Hail The Abysswill be available in the following formats: – 1CD Digipak, incl. Bonustracks – 1LP Gatefold Black – 1LP Gatefold Silver – 1LP Gatefold Gold (via Band store only) – Ltd. Die Hard Vinyl Boxset (contains several highly collectable items, all packed in wooden box) – Digital Album – CD Digipak + Shirt Bundle
THULCANDRA US TOUR DATES w/ FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE, OBSCURA & WOLFHEART:
Feb-18 USA | San Francisco, CA – DNA Lounge Feb-19 USA | Portland, OR – Bossanova Ballroom Feb-20 USA | Seattle, WA – El Corazon Feb-21 USA | Boise, ID – The Shredder Feb-22 USA | Grand Junction, CO Mesa Theater Feb-23 USA | Denver, CO – Oriental Theater Feb-24 USA | Lincoln, NE – The Royal Grove Feb-25 USA | Minneapolis, MN – The Underground Feb-26 USA | Joliet, IL – The Forge Feb-27 USA | Detroit, MI – Small’s Feb-28 CAN | Toronto, ON – Axis Mar-1 CAN | Quebec City, QC – Imperial Bell Mar-2 CAN | Montreal, QC – Studio TD Mar-3 USA | Worcester, MA – The Palladium Mar-4 USA | New York, NY – Gramercy Theater Mar-5 USA | Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore Silver Spring Mar-6 USA | Richmond, VA – Canal Club Mar-7 USA | Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819 Mar-8 USA | Tampa, FL – The Orpheum Mar-10 USA | Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall Mar-11 USA | Dallas, TX – Amplified Live Mar-12 USA | Austin, TX – Come and Take it Live Mar-13 USA | El Paso, TX – Rockhouse Bar & Grill Mar-14 USA | Mesa, AZ – Nile Theater Mar-15 USA | San Diego, CA – Brick by Brick Mar-16 USA | Los Angeles, CA – The Regent
Europe
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Thulcandra present “Frozen Kingdom” live at 15 Year Anniversary Show!
Steffen Kummerer of THULCANDRA: “In February and March, we embark on our first North American tour supporting Fleshgod Apocalypse, Obscura and WOLFHEART. This nationwide tour will be the first shows in the United States and Canada for THULCANDRA. Pick up your tickets and don’t miss out on the tour of the year!“
THULCANDRA North American Tour Dates Supporting Fleshgod Apocalypse & Obscura Special Guests Wolfheart & Thulcandra
2/18: San Francisco, CA @ DNA Lounge 2/19: Portland, OR @ Bossanova Ballroom 2/20: Seattle, WA @ El Corazon 2/21: Boise, ID @ The Shredder 2/22: Grand Junction, CO @ Mesa Theater 2/23: Denver, CO @ Oriental Theater 2/24: Lincoln, NE @ The Royal Grove 2/25: Minneapolis, MN @ The Underground 2/26: Joliet, IL @ The Forge 2/27: Detroit, MI @ Small’s 2/28: Toronto, ON @ Axis 3/1: Quebec City, QC @ Imperial Bell 3/2: Montreal, QC @ Studio TD 3/3: Worcester, MA @ The Palladium 3/4: New York, NY @ Gramercy Theater 3/5: Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore Silver Spring 3/6: Richmond, VA @ Canal Club 3/7: Greensboro, NC @ Hangar 1819 3/8: Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum 3/10: Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall 3/11: Dallas, TX @ Amplified Live 3/12: Austin, TX @ Come and Take it Live 3/13: El Paso, TX @ Rockhouse Bar & Grill 3/14: Mesa, AZ @ Nile Theater 3/15: San Diego, CA @ Brick by Brick 3/16: Los Angeles, CA @ The Regent