| 1 | The Silence Of Abel | 7:26 |
| 2 | Death's Golden Temple | 9:16 |
| 3 | Black Ember | 5:01 |
| 4 | Unlocking Tiamat | 5:32 |
| 5 | Deathless Light | 8:24 |
| 6 | The Dark Tomb Shines | 8:15 |
| 7 | Mortui Mundi | 10:33 |
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.
