CD Ascension – The Dead Of The World

Experience the chilling depths of the Orthodox Black Metal underground.

Originally released in 2015 via Season Of Mist, The Dead of the World is the formidable second full-length offering from Germany’s Ascension. Following their ambitious debut, Consolamentum, the band refined their sound into a more streamlined, predatory form of occult black metal, drawing comparisons to the early 2000s Swedish movement pioneered by legends like Watain and Ofermod.

This release showcases a masterclass in professional, high-tier musicianship. Listeners can expect:

• Aggressive Guitars & Punchy Bass: Tight, technical arrangements that balance atmosphere and violence.
• Intense Percussion: A relentless performance that remains dynamic throughout the album’s seven tracks.
• Tormented Vocals: Suffused with a sense of "evil" and raw emotion that defines the Orthodox subgenre.

The album reaches its monumental climax with the ten-minute epic "Mortui Mundi." This standout closer features a regal martial snare beat and a soaring lead guitar solo, cementing Ascension’s ability to weave power and melody into a memorable, regal atmosphere. Whether you are a dedicated fan of technical black metal or an admirer of the "Standard Bearer" sound, The Dead of the World is an essential addition to any extreme metal collection.