Catalyst (FRA)

Founded in 2017 by Jules Kicka, Catalyst is a 4-piece death metal act from France, dragging the old-school sound forward to open it up to a more contemporary, technical and progressive shade, apart from its kind.
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After a well-received debut EP “Dawn Of A Dreadful Fate” released the year the band emerged and the critically acclaimed album “The Great Purpose Of The Lords” two years later, Catalyst is about to release its sophomore album for the end of this year.
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The original story of “the Catalyst”, vital core character of the band’s concept, is being carried through the first album with 12 tracks produced by HK Krauss from Vamacara Studio (Loudblast, Sinsaneum, Dagoba, ...), while artistic direction was entrusted to Above Chaos (Meshuggah, Moonsorrow, ...).
From the beginning to its end, « The Great Purpose Of The Lords » takes you in the core of a complex music, sailing from brutality to serenity, and packed with a lot of annihilating riffs and melody. Catalyst carry you in a magical and singular universe for more than a hour.