Blending progressive and technical death metal with cosmic and lush atmospheres, ANCIENT DEATH creates a unique soundscape of introspection and growth. The band was formed in the summer of 2019 by bassist/vocalist Jasmine Alexander, guitarist Ray Brouwer (Matriphagy), and guitarist/vocalist Jerry Witunsky (Atheist), soon followed by drummer Derek Malone Moniz (Cruciamentum, Churchburn). Through their Sacred Vessel EP in 2022, the single “Glowing Auras” in 2023 (a split with Putridarium), and their Demo 2024 releases, the band has continued to expand and push the envelope of honesty and vulnerability.
Now, ANCIENT DEATH’s debut full-length album Ego Dissolution arrives, showcasing the band at their most fierce and creative thus far, further expanding on the atmospheres and mindfulness of their inner and outer worlds. Ego Dissolution was recorded and mixed by Seth Manchester at Machines With Magnets (The Body, Lightning Bolt, Full Of Hell), mastered by Dan Lowndes at Resonance Sound (Leviathan, Krieg, Cruciamentum), and features cover art by Maegan LeMay (Morbosidad, Cirith Ungol, Spilt Milk Tattoo).
The band reveals, “Ego Dissolution deals with the spectrum of emotions and more vulnerable topics such as depression, love, grief, personal growth, isolation, hope, death, inner peace, etc. They are reflections of who we are. By looking deeper within ourselves and embracing our emotions, our hope is that others will learn to be more empathetic and compassionate towards themselves and one another.
“‘Breaking the Barriers Of Hope’ expresses how spreading negativity, whether consciously or subconsciously, is often misguided and isolates us. Negativity can show itself in many forms such as jealousy, greed, selfishness, or lack of compassion. This is what leads us to The Ancient Death of Human Connection. This was the first song written for the album. It showcases our more aggressive approach meshed with our more atmospheric moods and tones.”
Worship the true cosmic flow that is… ANCIENT DEATH!
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