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Ascension

by Paradise Lost

Released: September 19, 2025

Gothic metal, death-doom

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This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Cult Following.

The Album

"Ascension" is a single by the British gothic metal band Paradise Lost, rather than an album. Paradise Lost, formed in 1988 in Halifax, England, is known for its pioneering influence on the genre of gothic metal. The band has undergone various stylistic changes throughout its career, evolving from doom and death metal to incorporating more synthpop and electronic elements in their music.

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"Ascension" reflects the band's exploration during the late…

"Ascension" reflects the band's exploration during the late 1990s of more melodic and electronic styles, which can be seen in their albums from that period, such as "Host" released in 1999.

The limited release of this single makes it…

The limited release of this single makes it a collector's item among fans of the band.

It was released as a limited edition single…

It was released as a limited edition single in 1998.

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"Ascension" is a single by the British gothic metal band Paradise Lost, rather than an album. It was released as a limited edition single in 1998. Paradise Lost, formed in 1988 in Halifax, England, is known for its pioneering influence on the genre of gothic metal. The band has undergone various stylistic changes throughout its career, evolving from doom and death metal to incorporating more synthpop and electronic elements in their music. "Ascension" reflects the band's exploration during the late 1990s of more melodic and electronic styles, which can be seen in their albums from that period, such as "Host" released in 1999. The limited release of this single makes it a collector's item among fans of the band.