"Ascension Lost" received a lot of good reviews and earned a warm welcome within the metal scene. The broad part of the journalists sees the band stronger than before and walking down the road of our own style not neglecting were we come from. The recording came together smoothly and is our strongest and mature effort up to this date. The band receives more offers for live shows these days which is an indicator that shows a good resonance aside from the reviews and interviews.

Fortunately we have a loyal and strong fanbase around the world that waited eagerly for the new album. Prior to the release date of "Ascension Lost" we offered pre orders for some limited vinyl editions, first to our fans then to the public. One day after the official release all editions have been sold out. I am proud for that and thankful at the same time. We rarely play shows and perform live, but the demand grows every day and the number of offers do so as well. We don't have too big expectations, in every way the resonance exceeded all of them.

We haven't toured supporting "Ascension Lost", yet. We performed a few exclusive shows in Germany, such as Ragnarök Festival, but we are looking for the right tour at the right time to present the songs to a broad audience.

The whole idea of Thulcandra is based on paying tribute to the scene of the early 90s. We grew up with bands such as Eucharist, Sacramentum, Unanimated, Dissection and many others. No one plays this kind of music these days anymore. Within the first two albums we developed the sound you find on "Ascension Lost", blackened death metal with twin guitars, memorable hooks and stringend arrangements.

"Demigod Imprisioned" is my favorite on this record. This song is the darkest piece of music I ever wrote and perhaps the most aggressive tune we ever recorded.

We are looking forward to play a few more live shows and looking out for a major tour, supporting the new album.

I guess we have the opportunity to write almost every day, but do not have to feel any kind of pressure finishing a new album too soon. With Erebor on drums the direction of the material might be a bit faster, straight forward but the release of "Ascension Lost" is just a few months ago, so it is too early to say.

The first two records will be re-issued on vinyl pretty soon. Thanks to the massive support of our fanbase we are able to make this happen. Watch out & see you on a festival!