Ascension
Paradise Lost · 2025
60 min · 12 tracks · doom metal
A haunting blend of melodic doom and gothic textures, layered with introspective lyrics and heavy riffs that evoke a sense of existential dread.
Top tracks — play these first
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Salvation — This track encapsulates the album's emotional depth with its soaring melodies and lyrics that reflect on redemption and despair. The juxtaposition of heavy instrumentals with soft vocal passages makes it a standout representation of the band's signature style.
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Serpent on the Cross Start here — Opening the album, this track sets a powerful tone with aggressive riffs and poignant lyrics that deal with betrayal and sacrifice, showcasing the band's ability to blend heaviness with lyrical depth.
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Silence Like the Grave — The haunting atmosphere created by this track is palpable, as it explores themes of loss and isolation through both its lyrical content and melancholic instrumentation, making it a pivotal moment on the record.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing with emotional peaks
- haunting melodies for introspection
- visceral atmosphere for deep listening
- evocative soundscapes for solitude
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat, fast tempos
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and exploration of complex themes in their later years.
- Career context
- Ascension marks Paradise Lost's thirteenth studio album, following their critically acclaimed release Obsidian in 2020. At this stage in their career, the band has solidified their position as pioneers of the gothic metal genre, continuing to evolve their sound while staying true to their roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- My Dying Bride· Anathema· Cathedral
Tracklist
- 1 Serpent on the Cross Start here 6:13
- 2 Tyrants Serenade 4:21
- 3 Salvation 7:07
- 4 Silence Like the Grave 4:47
- 5 Lay a Wreath Upon the World 4:51
- 6 Diluvium 5:48
- 7 Savage Days 3:54
- 8 Sirens 4:46
- 9 Deceivers 3:37
- 10 The Precipice 5:42
- 11 This Stark Town 5:38
- 12 A Life Unknown 4:10
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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