Chosen by Monk

Any new release by the godfathers of gothic doom is an occasion in itself, and none more so as they coil a serpent around the cross on this second taster of their upcoming 17th studio album:

Commenting on the song, vocalist Nick Holmes says:

The cross represents stability, prosperity, hope and happiness. The serpent represents trepidation, anguish and overbearing sadness, lurking in the shadows ready to take everything away.

  • Ascension‘ will be released on 19 September via Nuclear Blast Records.
  • Paradise Lost tour in October/November: