ULTHA
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: Germany
- Born: 2014 in Cologne, Germany
- Active: 2014 - present
Biography
ULTHA is a German band from Cologne that blends atmospheric black metal with elements of funeral doom, darkwave, and ambient soundscapes. Formed in 2014, the five-piece became known for their long, hypnotic compositions and intensely emotional live performances. Their sound, often compared to American black metal acts like *Wolves In The Throne Room*, is characterized by sprawling song structures and a focus on creating a bleak, overwhelming atmosphere. After releasing acclaimed albums like 'Converging Sins' and 'The Inextricable Wandering' on labels such as #Vendetta Records# and #Century Media Records#, the band nearly split in 2019 before returning with new material.
Genres
ULTHA Discography
- Pain Cleanses Every Doubt (2015) - Album - rated 3.73/5
- Dismal Ruins (2016) - EP - rated 3.33/5
- Converging Sins (2016) - Album - rated 3.56/5
- Woe Over Roadburn (2017) - EP - rated 3.5/5
- The Inextricable Wandering (2018) - Album - rated 3.44/5
- Dismal Ruins, Pt.II (2018) - EP - rated 3.69/5
- Belong (2019) - EP - rated 3.45/5
- Floors of Heaven (2020) - EP - rated 3.48/5
- Forget Everything and Remember - The Lost and Obscure (2022) - Compilation - rated 3.67/5
- All That Has Never Been True (2022) - Album - rated 3.55/5
- Live at Soulcrusher 2022 (2023) - Album - rated 3.85/5
- A Light So Dim (2026) - Album - rated 3.77/5
Members
- Ralph Schmidt - vocals, guitar (2014–Present)
- Chris Noir - vocals, bass (2014–Present)
- Manuel Schaub - drums (2014–Present)
- Andy Rosczyk - electronics, guitar, keyboards (2014–Present)
- Lars Ennsen - guitar (2018–Present)
- Jens Pauly - guitar (2014–2016)