After six years of silence, black death metal veterans Thulcandra unveil the fourth studio album “A Dying Wish” which relies on a classic sound effortlessly blending crushing dynamics and compelling melodies.
“Funeral Pyre” clearly embodies the band’s sonic vision beginning with soulful arpeggios and elegant melodies that will ultimately evolve into a faster obscure rhythmic rampage featuring big riffs and precise drumming.
Throughout “In Vain” the rhythmic patterns can sound quite violent nevertheless the melancholic allure of the intricate melodic phrases and the refined guitar solos is bound to grab your attention.
The cold atmosphere of “Nocturnal Heresy” naturally emphasizes the slower grim melodic tapestries yet the relentless rhythmic section continues to channel a ruthless death metal force amplified by the ferocious growls.
The endless darkness of “Devouring Darkness” thrives through the somber tranquility of the arpeggios and the frostbitten guitar tonalities ultimately generating a balanced mix of hostile rhythmic blasts and gloomy melodic passages.
On the title track the dramatic combo of soft arpeggios and sorrowful harmonies create desolate soundscapes in contrast with the visceral energy of the guitar riffs that can easily generate heavier and darker rhythmic twists.
Within the gelid sonic realm of “A Dying Wish” Thulcandra proudly stay true to a successful melodeath formula showcasing technical prowess shifting from aggressive grooves to crestfallen melodic aesthetics.