{{Short description|Australian band}} {{Use Australian English|date=March 2024}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Suldusk | image = | caption = | image_size = | origin = Melbourne, Australia | genre = {{hlist|Neofolk|black metal|blackgaze}} | years_active = 2016–present | label = *Northern Silence Productions *Napalm Records | website = | current_members = * Emily Highfield * Zebadee Scott * 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, later growing to five members. 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. In 2017 she released the debut EP "To A Vestige Of Purest Light". Suldusk's debut studio album, entitled "Lunar Falls", was released on 12 April 2019 through the label Northern Silence Productions, receiving positive reviews.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://heavymag.com.au/suldusk-melbourne-one-woman-blackened-neo-folk-artist-debut-album-streaming-in-full/|title=SULDUSK Melbourne One Woman Blackened Neo-Folk Artist Debut Album Streaming In Full!|date=2 April 2019 |publisher=Heavymag|accessdate=7 March 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://metalinsider.net/interviews/interview-with-suldusks-emily-highfield-on-lunar-falls|title=Interview with Suldusk's Emily Highfield on 'Lunar Falls'|publisher=metalinsider.net|first=Zenae|last=Zukowski|date=May 21, 2019}}</ref> After the release of Lunar Falls, Highfield expanded Suldusk from a one-woman band into a quintet.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.angrymetalguy.com/suldusk-lunar-falls-things-you-might-have-missed-2019/|title=Suldusk – Lunar Falls [Things You Might Have Missed 2019]|publisher=Angry Metal Guy|date=December 4, 2019}}</ref> On 4 October 2023, it was announced that Suldusk had signed with Napalm Records.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bravewords.com/news/australia-s-suldusk-signs-worldwide-contract-with-napalm-records|title=Australia's SULDUSK Signs Worldwide Contract With Napalm Records|publisher=BraveWords|date=October 4, 2023}}</ref> Their second studio album, "Anthesis", was released with this label on 1 March 2024 to positive reviews.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://newnoisemagazine.com/news-suldusk-announce-new-album-anthesis/|title=News: SULDUSK Announce New Album 'Anthesis' – New Noise Magazine|publisher=New Noise Magazine|first=Zee|last=Caine|date=February 21, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://lambgoat.com/news/41254/suldusk-declare-plans-for-sophomore-album-release-lead-single/|title=SULDUSK declare plans for sophomore album, release lead single|publisher=Lambgoat|date=January 8, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.angrymetalguy.com/suldusk-anthesis-review/|title=Suldusk - Anthesis Review|publisher=Angry Metal Guy|date=February 29, 2024}}</ref>
==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).
{{awards table}} |- | 2019<ref>{{Cite web|url= https://musicvictoria.com.au/musicvictoriaawards/previous-nominees|title= Previous Nominess| website=Music Victoria|accessdate=13 August 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://musicvictoria.com.au/musicvictoriaawards/previous-winners|title=Previous Winners| website=Music Victoria|accessdate=13 August 2020}}</ref> | Lunar Falls | Best Heavy Album | {{won}} |- |rowspan="1"| 2024<ref name="2024MVAnom">{{cite web|url= https://themusic.com.au/industry/g-flip-hiatus-kaiyote-ninajirachi-dominate-music-victoria-awards-nominations/TdjzQUBDQkU/02-09-24| title=G Flip, Hiatus Kaiyote, Ninajirachi Dominate Music Victoria Awards Nominations|website=The Music|date=2 September 2024|access-date=2 September 2024}}</ref><ref name="2024MVAwins">{{cite web|url=https://scenestr.com.au/music/music-victoria-awards-2024-winners-20241024|title= Music Victoria Awards 2024 Winners|website=Scenstr|date=24 October 2024|access-date=26 October 2024}}</ref> | Suldusk | Best Heavy Work | {{nom}} |- {{end}}
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Category:Australian folk music groups Category:Australian black metal musical groups Category:Blackgaze musical groups Category:Neofolk music groups Category:Musical groups from Melbourne Category:Musical groups established in 2016 Category:2016 establishments in Australia Category:Female-fronted musical groups Category:Napalm Records artists