Ulcerate announce the “Eclipse Death” 2024 European Tour

New Zealand Death Metal ensemble ULCERATE announce dates for their ‘Eclipse Death’ European tour this autumn, where they will present exceptional forthcoming album, “Cutting the Throat of God“, in a live setting. During this extensive 34-date tour, ULCERATE will also perform an exclusive expanded set at DMP‘s very own Servants of Chaos Festival in Oberhausen, Germany, on October 18th.

For this expedition, ULCERATE will be joined by French extreme Sludge band FANGE for select dates, and by Latin American Black Metal band SELBST on the tour’s second leg. Following the recent release of SELBST‘s acclaimed third album, “Despondency Chord Progressions“, this tour offers a rare opportunity to witness two of DMP‘s finest artists showcasing their latest and greatest works live.

Find tickets for the shows here!

ULCERATE drummer Jamie Saint Merat comments:

“We are ecstatic to announce the full set of European performance dates in support of “Cutting the Throat of God“. Joining us on select dates as special guests are the impeccable FANGE (France) and SELBST (Chile), which will make for an evening of blissful sonic torment not to be missed.“

SELBST mastermind N states:

“I can assure you that the live members of SELBST and I are eagerly awaiting this. This is the next step we were waiting to achieve, and I can’t see a better way to cross the threshold into live touring for the first time than with such great hosts as ULCERATE! Also, this would not be possible without the enormous support of DMP! As this is the first time that I will present my music on the old continent, we will cover a good part of SELBST‘s discography…“

See all tour dates below:

12.10.2024 SOULCRUSHER FEST, NL
13.10.2024 MAMMOTHFEST, GR
14.10.2024 ATHENS, GR @ Kyttaro
15.10.2024 BERLIN, DE @ Urban Spree
16.10.2024 WEIHER, DE @ Live Music Hall
17.10.2024 DRESDEN, DE @ Kulturzentrum Strasse E
18.10.2024 SERVANTS OF CHAOS FEST, DE
19.10.2024 LEEUWARDEN, NL @ Neushoorn ++
20.10.2024 PARIS, FR @ Petit Bain ++
21.10.2024 LONDON, UK @ Oslo ++
22.10.2024 WASQUEHAL, FR @ The Black Lab ++
23.10.2024 NILVANGE, FR @ Le Gueulard Plus ++
24.10.2024 LYON, FR @ Le Warm Audio ++
25.10.2024 EX TENEBRIS LUX FESTIVAL, FR ++
26.10.2024 CASTELLON, ES @ Sala Tal ++
27.10.2024 PORTUGALETE, ES @ Estudios Groove ++
28.10.2024 VALENCIA, ES @ 16 Toneladas ++
30.10.2024 MURCIA, ES @ Garaje Beat Club ++
31.10.2024 GRANADA, ES @ Sala Riff ++
01.11.2024 MADRID, ES @ Sala Silikona ++
02.11.2024 ZARAGOZA, ES @ Sala Lo Intento ++
03.11.2024 BARCELONA, ES @ Sala Boveda ++
05.11.2024 MILANO, IT @ Legend —
06.11.2024 BOLOGNA, IT @ Alchemica —
07.11.2024 LJUBLJANA, SI @ Menza pri Koritu —
08.11.2024 ZAGREB, HR @ Mocvara —
09.11.2024 NITRA, SK @ Nova Pekaren —
10.11.2024 PRAGUE, CZ @ Black Pes —
11.11.2024 VIENNA, AT @ Viper Room —
12.11.2024 ISTANBUL, TR @ TBA
13.11.2024 BUDAPEST, HU @ Dürer Kert —
14.11.2024 KRAKOW, PL @ Hype Park —
15.11.2024 BIELSKO-BIALA, PL @ RudeBoy —
16.11.2024 WARSAW, PL @ Hydrozagadka —

++ with FANGE
— with SELBST

Originating from Auckland, New Zealand, the unorthodox Death Metal ensemble ULCERATE was conceived in 2000 by guitarist Michael Hoggard and drummer Jamie Saint Merat. Their initial intention was to craft dark, oppressive Death Metal – a vision that subsequently evolved into an innovative, nuanced approach embracing atmospheric and mood-rich elements. This progression was significantly influenced by the addition of bassist/vocalist Paul Kelland, pushing the band’s will for constant development even further.

ULCERATE‘s artistry is characterized by a whirlwind of scything art-metal guitars, thunderous, intricate drumming, and guttural vocal roars which create an overwhelming sense of impending doom. This signature sound was perfectly executed on their first three groundbreaking and highly dissonant albums: “Of Fracture And Failure” (2007), “Everything Is Fire” (2009), and “The Destroyers Of All” (2011), each of which have become milestones.

Recognition from fans/critics and extensive touring brought about a partnership with the esteemed label Relapse Records. The resulting two albums “Vermis” (2013) and “Shrines Of Paralysis” (2016) found the band heading to deeper and darker climes, proving ULCERATE to be at the vanguard of modern Death Metal.

In 2020 ULCERATE joined pioneering French Extreme Metal label Debemur Morti Productions due to a shared artistic vision. The same year marked the release of the band’s sixth album, “Stare Into Death And Be Still,” a groundbreaking exploration of melody, harmony, and power. Despite the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic and limited touring opportunities due to travel restrictions, “Stare Into Death And Be Still” garnered widespread acclaim, noted for its unique mixture of emotive melodicism and crushing darkness.

In 2022 and 2023, ULCERATE were finally able to triumphantly tour Europe, Australasia and the United States, showcasing their unparalleled technical skill and creative vigor as they presented the compositions of “Stare Into Death And Be Still” on stage.

The year 2024 will herald the arrival of “Cutting the Throat of God“, a mind-bending seventh album from these unparalleled Death Metal titans.