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Thulcandra is a German black metal band that was formed in 2003 by Steffen Kummerer, who is also the frontman of the death metal band Obscura. The band has been quite successful in the black metal scene, releasing a total of four studio albums, two EPs, and a compilation album. Thulcandra's music is known for its dark, atmospheric sound, which is complemented by Kummerer's powerful vocals and the intricate guitar work of Sebastian Ludwig and Tobias Ludwig. Thulcandra is heavily influenced by the Norwegian black metal scene of the 1990s, particularly by bands like Emperor, Immortal, and Dissection. The band's name itself is taken from the Dissection song "Thorns of Crimson Death". Thulcandra's music is characterized by fast-paced drumming, intricate guitar riffs, and atmospheric keyboards that create a haunting and gloomy ambience. The band released their debut album, "Fallen Angel's Dominion", in 2010. The album was well received by fans and critics alike, with many praising the band's ability to capture the essence of classic black metal while adding their own unique spin to the genre. The album was followed by "Under a Frozen Sun" in 2011 and "Ascension Lost" in 2015, both of which continued the band's tradition of delivering high-quality black metal that appealed to fans of the genre. Thulcandra's most recent album, "A Dying Wish", was released in May 2021. The album sees the band continue to explore the themes of death and darkness that have been present in their music since the beginning. The album features some of the band's most ambitious songwriting yet, with longer and more complex tracks that showcase the band's technical prowess and songwriting skills. In addition to their studio albums, Thulcandra has also released two EPs: "The Somberlain" (2014) and "Ascension of a Star Long Since Fallen" (2018). The former features covers of Dissection songs, while the latter contains three original tracks and a Bathory cover. Overall, Thulcandra is a band that has made a significant impact on the black metal scene. Their ability to blend classic black metal influences with their own unique style has earned them a dedicated following of fans who appreciate their dark and atmospheric sound. With each new release, Thulcandra continues to solidify their place in the pantheon of black metal greats, and it will be exciting to see what the future holds for this talented and innovative band.