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Origin | Melbourne, Australia |
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Years active | 2016–present |
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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.
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. [1] [2] After the release of Lunar Falls, Highfield expanded Suldusk from a one-woman band into a quintet. [3] On 4 October 2023, it was announced that Suldusk had signed with Napalm Records. [4] Their second studio album, "Anthesis", was released with this label on 1 March 2024 to positive reviews. [5] [6] [7]
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).
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2019 [8] [9] | Lunar Falls | Best Heavy Album | Won |
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