Suldusk

Suldusk
Suldusk
Origin	Melbourne, Australia
Genres	Neofolk; black metal; blackgaze;
Years active	2017–present
Labels	Northern Silence Productions; Napalm Records;
Members	Emily Highfield; Shane Mulholland; Josh Taylor; Daniel Green; Frank Demuru (2019-2023); Hayley Anderson;

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[edit]

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[edit]

Studio albums

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

Extended plays

To A Vestige Of Purest Light (2017)

Awards and nominations[edit]

Music Victoria Awards[edit]

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[edit]

^ "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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