Hellishly catchy Norwegian darkness. 35 years after their inception Oslo-based TULUS are still going strong and return with a new album. Only three years after its predecessor, the notorious three-piece is back with their eight full-length entitled Morbid Desires which Darkness Shall Rise are very proud to be releasing. Instead of straying from their path, Morbid Desires comprises nine tracks that continue the trademark TULUS sound. An abundance of hellishly catchy riffs moulded into concise mid-tempo songs performed by proficient musicians accompanied by Blodstrup’s grim vocals are still the main characteristics of TULUS. Having said that, Morbid Desires is by no means a one-dimensional album. Fast parts, beautifully chanted vocals, flamenco and acoustic guitars etc. woven into some of the songs provide the album with plenty of variety. “Sabbat”, the album’s closer and by far the longest track surely sticks out the most. Undeniably conceived as a tribute to Black Sabbath the song is nothing short of amazing and impressively proves the outstanding musicianship of TULUS’ members. TRACKS: 1. Salme 22. Skabb3. Tulus4. Kistesmed5. Vanvidd6. Hedengangen7. Fossegrimens vakt8. Skauånd9. Sabbat
