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Ascension
Metal · 2025 · 10 tracks · 51m

Ascension

Dense, funeral-paced gothic metal defined by weeping guitar leads and a baritone vocal that feels like a heavy weight. A masterclass in atmospheric gloom.

September 19, 2025 · 666 Records (9)

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A heavy, dignified melancholy that feels like a slow walk through a fog-covered cemetery.

Tracklist · 10 Tracks · 51m
01
Serpent on the Cross
6:13
01
Diluvium
5:47
02
Tyrants Serenade
4:21
02
Savage Days
3:55
03
Salvation
7:07
03
Sirens
4:46
04
Deceivers
3:38
04
Silence Like the Grave
4:47
05
Lay a Wreath Upon the World
4:51
05
The Precipice
5:42
Moments Worth Listening For
The transition from the crushing opening riff of Serpent on the Cross into a soaring, mournful lead melody.
The seven-minute descent of Salvation where the tempo slows to a near-halt, emphasizing the cavernous drum production.
The final fading notes of The Precipice, leaving a lingering sense of unresolved tension.
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How does Ascension sound next to the rest of Paradise Lost's catalogue?

Death Mortality+1.1σ

The writing leans notably further into death mortality than the rest of the catalogue.

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