Sulfate began as the solo project of Peter Ruddell, known for his work with the noise-rock group Wax Chattels who were nominated twice for the Taite Music Prize, as well as for Best Alternative Artist at the Aotearoa Music Awards.

The solo endeavour of Sulfate quickly morphed into a two-piece band, with David Harris metronomic drumming proving integral to the sound of the group.

From the inception of the band the ethos has always been to create intensity through restraint, and they developed a live reputation for startling, sonorous crushing yet considered performances (AmbientLightBlog).

Sonically, things develop slowly, creating an atmosphere and mood that invades the subconscious (Graham Reid) before the crushing noise sets in.

Sulfate released their debut self-ti