The first ever vinyl and reissue of the critically acclaimed sophomore album, Sarkomand, from Lovecraftian black metallers CTULU is out now and available for orders via the band’s webshop. The 12” black LP was released on 5^th December 2014 via Black Blood Records and Human To Dust in order to celebrate the band’s tenth anniversary. The CD version (2011, God Eater Records) was sold out and was received very warmly by the band’s fans and critics worldwide.

According to Rolling Stone India “Sarkomand featured Ctulu at their best, with a bruising, brutal mix of black and death metal” and Metal As Fuck states that the album “is a fine example of contemporary extreme metal“.

Ctulu was formed in 2004 by Mathias Junge and ex-member Stefan Schulz. The band has gone through various line-up changes over the years and the Sarkomand line-up features ex-members Jan Westermann (Diablery, Released Anger) on drums, Rolf Quast-Janßen (Lunar Eclipse) on vocal duties along with Arne Uekert and Mathias Junge on guitars.

Despite its line-up changes, Ctulu has never given up and has put their original Seastorming Extreme Metal on the map of heavy metal. With their experience of live performances – including a tour with Taake, Ragnarök Festival (DE), Infernal Damnation (UK) and various shows outside their homeland – the band is stronger than ever.

Having a powerful member line-up featuring Junge and Uekert both on guitar and vocal duties, Roman Szymura (AEBA) on drums and Lasse Bodenstein on bass, the Germans are now working on their fourth full-length which will see a return to the catchy, straightforward – but not lacking in atmosphere – black metal which is found on Sarkomand.

Upcoming shows:
02. 20 – Frostfeuernächte – KiEZ Hölzerner See, Germany
03. 13 – Magazinkeller, Bremen, Germany (Freie Geister Festival co-organised by the band)
06. 19-21 – Gardelegen, Germany (Metal Frenzy Open Air)
08. 14 – Moscow, Russia
08. 15 – Tula, Russia (Blackened Life Festival)

Ctulu online:
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Having sold out their 2011 sophomore full-length, Sarkomand (God Eater Records), and just in time for their tenth anniversary celebrations, “Lovecraftian” black metallers CTULU will be re-releasing their highly acclaimed album for the very first time on vinyl. The 12” black LP is scheduled for release via Black Blood Records and Human To Dust on 5^th December 2014. The sold out CD was received very warmly by the band’s fans and now that it is back on sale, it is a must have for every extreme metal connoisseur.

Grab yourself a copy by emailing the band: order@ctulu.de. Online sale points to be announced shortly.

Ctulu was formed in 2004 by Mathias Junge and ex-member Stefan Schulz. The band has gone through various line-up changes over the years and it is ex-members Jan Westermann (Diablery, Released Anger) on drums and Rolf Quast-Janßen (Lunar Eclipse) on vocal duties along with current guitarists/vocalists Arne Uekert and Mathias Junge whose work is found on Sarkomand. Despite its line-up changes, Ctulu has never given up and has put their original “Seastorming Extreme Metal” on the map of heavy metal. With their experience of live performances – including a tour with Taake, Ragnarök Festival (DE), Infernal Damnation (UK) and various shows outside their homeland – the band is stronger than ever. With the addition of Roman Szymura (AEBA) on drums and Lasse Bodenstein on bass, the Germans now have a powerful member line-up and are ready to conquer the world.

Ctulu’s next live appearance will be a support slot to Dragged Into Sunlight on November 27^th in Hamburg. The band is also co-organising a festival named after their debut full-length Freie Geister which is set to take place on March 13^th in Bremen.

Ctulu line-up:
Mathias Junge – Guitar, Vocals
Arne Uekert – Guitar, Vocals
Lasse Bodenstein – Bass
Roman Szymura – Drums

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To celebrate their 10th anniversary, CTULU will release their first vinyl-LP ever via Black Blood Records and Human To Dust. Their second and long time sold out secont album “Sarkomand” receives this honor and will be released on December 5th 2014. So be prepared for 45 minutes of violence without any needless curlicues – raw and catchy!

The band comments:

“”Sarkomand” ist predestinated for this cause. A 45 minute manifest of pure violence and blanke horror in the vein of H.P. Lovecraft! Who knows his stories will like this release. The album was loved by the fans right after release and is sold our for a while! Now it’s back, banned on 12” vinyl and a must have for every Extreme Metal lover.”

You can get a taste of “Sarkomand” on the bands Bandcamp page: http://ctulu.bandcamp.com/album/sarkomand

More information about CTULU at: CTULU on Facebook – CTULU Homepage