THY CATAFALQUE announce twelfth album ‘XII: A gyönyörű álmok ezután jönnek’
Release video for the album's title track and lead single
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22-08-2024
While only intended as a studio project, over the past two decades, avant garde black metal act THY CATAFALQUE has grown into a lively collaboration that brings together other prominent musicians from inside and outside his country’s metal scene. The band now releases the title track and video of the 12th studio album, ‘XII: A gyönyörű álmok ezután jönnek’. the album is scheduled for 1 November 15 relese, under Season Of Mist Records. The video for “A gyönyörű álmok ezután jönnek” was created by No Total Films.
Watch A gyönyörű álmok ezután jönnek’ below.
Leader Tamás Kátai says:
“I felt it was time to move in a different direction, whatever that direction might be, but A gyönyörű álmok ezután jönnek still possesses the dreaminess that I’ve always associated with Thy Catafalque”, Kátai says. “There is a tinge of nostalgia, a tinge of sadness, a tinge of hope, a tinge of beauty and still a generous amount of metal”.
About the album, he states:
“I imagine these songs as guides through a dark night of the soul”, Kátai says. In the video for the title track, he runs through the streets of his hometown in Makó. As the path winds through the placid countryside, he’s greeted by strange scenes from both the past and present: rusted-out rail cars, bare-knuckle brawling, mysterious packages being dumped in the woods, a red-headed woman singing stoically in a field. At one point, he’s stopped in his tracks by the sight of his doppelgänger digging his own grave.
“The video is pretty personal”, Kátai says. “It was shot at places from my past and almost all of the actors are my old friends.” Despite the homecoming, the inspiration behind “A gyönyörű álmok ezután jönnek” isn’t so warm and fuzzy. “The title track comes from a place of disappointment”, he continues. “In the afterglow of nostalgia, there’s also a chill of disappointment”.
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racklist:
1. Piros Kocsi, Fekete Éj (4:12)
2. Mindenevö (6:35)
3. Vasgyár (6:18)
4. Világnak Világa (6:28)
5. Nyárfa, Nyírfa (2:53)
6. Lydiához (3:05)
7. Vakond (4:29)
8. Ködkiraly (7:58)
9. Aláhullás (3:48)
10. A gyönyörü álmok ezután jönnek (3:14) [WATCH]
11. Babylon (Bonus Track – Omega Cover) (3:42)*
Total runtime: 49:02
*Digital Only
Available Formats:
Digital Download
CD Mediabook (First Pressing Only)
12″ Vinyl Gatefold – Black
12″ Coloured Vinyl Gatefold – Transparent Yellow & Black Marbled
12″ Coloured Vinyl Gatefold – Turquoise & Black Marbled
12″ Coloured Vinyl Gatefold – White w/ Gold Splatters
Recording Lineup:
Tamás Kátai – Guitar, Bass, Vocals, Keyboards, Programming
Guest Musicians:
Martina Veronika Horváth – Vocals on Track 1, 6
Ivett Dudás – Vocals on Track 8
Helga Kreiter – Vocals on Track 4, 10
Gábor Dudás – Vocals on Track 2, 5, 6, 10
Bálint Bokodi – Vocals on Track 2, 4, 9
Gábor Veres – Vocals on Track 3, 8
Attila Bakos – Vocals on Track 1
Zoltán Kónya – Vocals on Track 3
András Vörös – Vocals on Track 4
Breno Machado – Lead Guitar on Track 2
Zoltán Vigh – Lead Guitar on Track 3
Krisztián Varga – Lead Guitar on Track 4
Daniele Belli – Acoustic Guitar on Track 2
Miguel Velasquez Matija – Fretless Bass on Track 2, 6
Edu Giró – Oud, Bouzouki, Baglama on Track 2,7
Grigoris Mitropoulos – Bouzouki, Mpaglamas on Track 7
Sanja Smileska – Violin on Track 3
Jo Quail – Electric Cello on Track 8
Issar Shulman – Contrabass on Track 2
Cal Rustad – French Horn on Track 2, 8
Manuel Domenech – Cor Anglais on Track 8
Khachatrian Lernik – Clarinet on Track 2
Gergő Bille – Flugelhorn, Trumpet on Track 7
Joakim Toftgaard – Trombone, Trumpet on Track 7
Fabian Hernandez – Saxophone on Track 5
Viktória Varga – Narration on Track 3
Annamari Sánta – Narration on Track 7, 8
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For over two decades, THY CATAFALQUE has masterfully pioneered left-field extreme metal music, and Season of Mist earlier this year announced the reissue of the band’s first four groundbreaking albums.
Presenting Sublunary Tragedies, Microcosmos, Tűnő idő tárlat & Róka Hasa Rádió – the albums that started the incredible avant-garde black metal journey.
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Embark on a journey back to 1999 as Season of Mist breathes new life into the seminal album, Sublunar Tragedies. Originally unveiled in September of ’99, this avant-garde masterpiece serves as the foundation of THY CATAFALQUE‘s legacy.
Picture yourself in a time when the world was introduced to a fresh perspective on metal. THY CATAFALQUE emerged, offering a unique blend that defied conventions at the time. Now, Sublunar Tragedies stands as a relic of Kátai’s continued prolific artistry, ready to captivate audiences once again through its reissue on Season of Mist.
Track-list
1. Erdgeist (5:04)
2. Ashesdance (6:15)
3. Triumph Lightless (8:38)
4. Come Late Autumn Rains (9:28)
5. Via Millennia (9:30)
6. Rota Mundi (6:14)
7. Static Continuance (9:19)
Total runtime: 54:28
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The journey continues with THY CATAFALQUE‘s sophomore masterpiece, Microcosmos. Originally released in 2001, this album delicately balances the dichotomy between black metal and avant-garde artistry. A sonic expedition inspired by space and the vast cosmos, Microcosmos retains the abrasive black metal elements while exploring structured thematic elements. Season of Mist proudly presents the official reissue of Microcosmos, ensuring that this groundbreaking work is preserved for posterity.
Track-list
1. The Sileni And Sylvans And Fauns (8:33)
2. Mirkwood Sonnet (9:38)
3. These Are The Clouds (7:11)
4. Paths Untrodden (6:02)
5. Deathless Souls Roam (5:58)
6. Fehérlófia (6:10)
7. Micro To Macro (1:17)
8. Panta Rhei (9:40)
9. Októberi Kép (3:25)
10. Desolatio (15:49)
Total runtime: 1:13:43
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In 2004, THY CATAFALQUE twisted and turned into uncharted territories with Tűnő idő tárlat (An Exhibition of Vanishing Time). The album showcases the band’s evolution into neo-classical folk and industrialized electronica while maintaining the brutal edge of black metal. With this release, THY CATAFALQUE officially joined the avant-garde, solidifying their position as trailblazers in the genre.
Track-list
1. Csillagkohó (9:16)
2. Neath Waters (Minden Vízbe Mártott Test) (18:43)
3. Bolygó, Bolyongó (9:48)
4. Kék Ég Karaván (5:01)
5. Héja-Nász Az Avaron (5:51)
6. Zápor (4:29)
7. Az Ösanya Szól Ivadékaihoz (9:33)
8. Varjak Fekszenek (6:17)
Total runtime: 1:08:57
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In 2009, the band released Róka Hasa Rádió, a concept album revolving around strange transmissions from an out-of-time radio. The album’s child-like curiosity fuses Carpathian mountain melodies with harsh techno, subdued drones, and crushing doom. A finalist for a HangSúly Hungarian Metal Award, Róka Hasa Rádió announced THY CATAFALQUE as a critical darling and showcased Tamás Kátai’s willingness to collaborate.
Track-list
1. Szervetlen (11:24)
2. Molekuláris Gépezetek (19:11)
3. Köd Utánam (5:31)
4. Ürhajók Makón (4:26)
5. Piroshátú (6:39)
6. Esölámpás (4:19)
7. Kabócák, Bodobácsok (6:30)
8. Öszi Varázslók (4:41)
9. Fehér Berek (5:34)
Total runtime: 1:08:15
The albums are now available as special edition reissues on 2×12″ Vinyl Gatefolds in various colours or as CD Deluxe Digipaks with new artwork!
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