Released: 19/09/25
Five years after Obsidian, British doom pioneers Paradise Lost return with their 17th album, Ascension. Blending gothic melancholy, Metallica-esque riffage, and Nick Holmes’ versatile vocals, the record showcases the band’s mastery of dark, melodic metal.
Produced by guitarist Gregor Mackintosh, Ascension spans 10 tracks that explore the full spectrum of the band’s sound—from crushing doom to soaring melodies—while tackling themes of life, death, and human struggle. With standout moments like Serpent on the Cross and Silence Like The Grave, the album reaffirms Paradise Lost as masters of their craft, proving that misery has never sounded so compelling.