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Australian dark folk/blackgaze act Suldusk has set 1 March as the release date for its sophomore album Anthesis. In celebration of today's announcement, the band revealed the album's captivating title track and video, which awaits you in the player below.
Following its much acclaimed 2019 debut album, Lunar Falls - an album that has stunned listeners, international press and rock and metal empire Napalm Records, with which the band recently inked a deal.
While Suldusk started as a one-woman project founded by the highly talented Emily Highfield, for Anthesis, she recruited incredibly talented musicians to help elevate the vision of their acoustic-based music to the level of an intense, powerful and heavy record. Anthesis continues where Suldusk left off with their transfixing debut yet proves musically more complex. The album will take you into a gloomy, magical world where the Melbourne-based project combines a high variety of dark and extreme sounds within its very own sonic universe.
"We are very excited to finally release 'Anthesis', which is the title track and first single off the upcoming album. Lunar Falls was a one-woman project, but the new album is a band venture. This has enabled Suldusk to delve even deeper musically, lyrically and as a live experience. Many thanks to the loyal fans for being ever so patient, and to the great team at Napalm Records. Much love, Emily."
On Anthesis, Suldusk shines with dark folk, blackgaze, post-rock, prog, doom and even black metal elements - flowing together to create one very unique synthesis of sound. Emily's voice is a strong highlight, impressing with softness and fragility at times, and turning over to demonic screams in the very next moment! For the first time in Suldusk's young history, there are also male vocal harmonies contributed by Shane Mulholland. Anthesis was produced and mixed by Troy Mccosker and mastered by Thomas "Plec" Johansson (Soilwork, Opeth, Katatonia). The album also features guest appearances of Raphael Weinroth-Browne and Rachelle Harvey on cello.
With its second album, Suldusk is more than ready to embark on another journey into the depths of primaeval forests, where emotions are hidden under the thickets to reveal what's not meant to be seen. The album is a stunning and enthralling masterpiece - highly recommended for fans of Myrkur, Oathbreaker and Chelsea Wolfe - and one that unconditionally needs to be seen, felt and heard! Link
Anthesis tracklist:
1. Astraeus
2. Verdalet
3. Crowns Of Esper
4. Crystalline
5. Sphaera
6. Anthesis
7. Mythical Creatures
8. Leven
9. A Luminous End
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