Suldusk

Suldusk
Suldusk
Origin	Melbourne, Australia
Genres	Neofolk; black metal; blackgaze;
Years active	2016–present
Labels	Northern Silence Productions; Napalm Records;
Members	Emily Highfield; Shane Mulholland; Josh Taylor; Daniel Green; Hayley Anderson;
Past members	Frankie Demuru (2019-2023);

Suldusk is an Australian neofolk and black metal band from Melbourne. The band was formed in 2016 by Emily Highfield as a one-woman project. They are currently signed to Napalm Records. Since its formation, the band has released two studio albums and one EP.

History

Highfield established Suldusk in 2016. Shortly afterward she released the group's debut EP "To A Vestige Of Purest Light" in 2017. Suldusk's debut studio album, entitled "Lunar Falls", was released on 12 April 2019 through the label Northern Silence Productions, receiving positive reviews.^[1]^[2] After the release of Lunar Falls, Highfield converted Suldusk from a one-woman band to a quintet.^[3] On 4 October 2023, it was announced that Suldusk had signed with Napalm Records.^[4] With this label, their second studio album "Anthesis" was released on 1 March 2024.^[5]^[6] This album also received positive reviews.^[7]

Discography

Studio albums

Lunar Falls (2019, Northern Silence Productions)
Anthesis (2024, Napalm Records)

Extended plays

To A Vestige Of Purest Light (2017)

Awards and nominations

Music Victoria Awards

The Music Victoria Awards, are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2005 (although nominee and winners are unknown from 2005 to 2012).


Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result
2019^[8]^[9]	Lunar Falls	Best Heavy Album	Won

References

^ "SULDUSK Melbourne One Woman Blackened Neo-Folk Artist Debut Album Streaming In Full!". Heavymag. 2 April 2019. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
^ Zukowski, Zenae (May 21, 2019). "Interview with Suldusk's Emily Highfield on 'Lunar Falls'". metalinsider.net.
^ "Suldusk – Lunar Falls [Things You Might Have Missed 2019]". Angry Metal Guy. December 4, 2019.
^ "Australia's SULDUSK Signs Worldwide Contract With Napalm Records". BraveWords. October 4, 2023.
^ Caine, Zee (February 21, 2024). "News: SULDUSK Announce New Album 'Anthesis' – New Noise Magazine". New Noise Magazine.
^ "SULDUSK declare plans for sophomore album, release lead single". Lambgoat. January 8, 2024.
^ "Suldusk - Anthesis Review". Angry Metal Guy. February 29, 2024.
^ "Previous Nominess". Music Victoria. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
^ "Previous Winners". Music Victoria. Retrieved 13 August 2020.

[1] "SULDUSK Melbourne One Woman Blackened Neo-Folk Artist Debut Album Streaming In Full!". Heavymag. 2 April 2019. Retrieved 7 March 2024.

[2] Zukowski, Zenae (May 21, 2019). "Interview with Suldusk's Emily Highfield on 'Lunar Falls'". metalinsider.net.

[3] "Suldusk – Lunar Falls [Things You Might Have Missed 2019]". Angry Metal Guy. December 4, 2019.

[4] "Australia's SULDUSK Signs Worldwide Contract With Napalm Records". BraveWords. October 4, 2023.

[5] Caine, Zee (February 21, 2024). "News: SULDUSK Announce New Album 'Anthesis' – New Noise Magazine". New Noise Magazine.

[6] "SULDUSK declare plans for sophomore album, release lead single". Lambgoat. January 8, 2024.

[7] "Suldusk - Anthesis Review". Angry Metal Guy. February 29, 2024.

[8] "Previous Nominess". Music Victoria. Retrieved 13 August 2020.

[9] "Previous Winners". Music Victoria. Retrieved 13 August 2020.

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