Five years after the success of Obsidian, the British masters of doom'n'gloom make a triumphant return with 'Ascension', their 17th album. Between Metallica-esque riffs, Type O Negative-like heaviness, and vocals oscillating between Dave Gahan, Andrew Eldritch, and death growls, the band proves they haven't lost any of their brilliance. True pioneers of gothic metal since 1988, Paradise Lost continues to explore the darkest corners of metal with undiminished inspiration. 'Ascension' traverses all facets of their sound, blending raw power, ethereal melodies, and haunting melancholy. Produced by Gregor Mackintosh, this opus confirms their status as indispensable metal legends.