THY CATAFALQUE Reissue First Four Albums

Last year, Thy Catafalque once again showed the myriad ways this band has evolved over the past 20 years. The band’s 11th album, Alföld, is named after Tamás Kátai’s childhood home on the Great Hungarian Plain. It harkens back to the old-fashioned, pulverizing black metal that band cut their teeth with, while also pushing their experimental streak even further, leaning into fretless bass and wobbly synths that cast the same eerie glow as The Twilight Zone.

“They continue to push boundaries, creating music that can go from the most traditional black metal sound to the sudden inclusion of synths, strings and horns”, writes Nine Circles, who named Alföld one of the best albums of 2023.

Now, new fans and long-time appreciators can rediscover just how much this band has grown since their humble beginnings as a duo in Makó, Hungary. This year, Season of Mist is re-issuing Thy Catafalque’s first four albums.

Thy Catafalque 2024 Re-issues
Sublunar Tragedies (1999) out February 2.
Microcosmos (2001) out March 1.
Tűnő idő tárlat (2004) out April 5.
Róka Hasa Rádió (2009) out May 3.

All four albums are available on special edition vinyl, as well as deluxe CD digipacks, with new artwork. The vinyl gatefolds all come in various colors.

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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

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