Thy Catafalque is an avant-garde metal project that is the brainchild of Hungarian musician Tamás Kátai. Initially formed in 1998 in Makó, Hungary as a collaboration with János Juhász, the project has evolved over time into Kátai's solo endeavor, though it frequently features contributions from a variety of guest musicians. Thy Catafalque's music is characterized by its eclectic blend of metal with various other genres, including Hungarian folk, classical music, electronica, and jazz, creating a sound that is both unique and difficult to categorize.

Over the years, Thy Catafalque has amassed a diverse discography that showcases an expansive and experimental approach to music-making. The project's recent outputs, such as "Töltés 23," a re-recording that pays homage to the project's earlier work, and the full-length album "Vadak" (2021), demonstrate Kátai's continuous evolution in sound and composition. With tracks like "Alföld," "Testen túl," and "A csend hegyei," listeners are treated to a sonic journey that fuses haunting atmospherics with intricate instrumentation. Live recordings like "Mezolit" and "Fekete mezők" captured at the Fekete Zaj festival offer a glimpse into the powerful and immersive live experience Thy Catafalque is known to deliver. The project's rich and diverse output has garnered a cult following among fans of progressive and avant-garde metal who are drawn to its innovative and genre-defying music.

Genres

Avant-garde Metal

Cosmic Black Metal

Hungarian Black Metal

Hungarian Metal

Sci-fi Metal

Slavic Metal

Symphonic Death Metal

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Latest Release

Babylon

Thy Catafalque

Single - Released March 25, 2024