Paradise Lost delivers goth metal masterpiece ‘Tyrants Serenade’

Legends of doom, Paradise Lost have debuted their riveting 3rd single ‘Tyrants Serenade,’ a 4+ minute goth metal opus of epic proportions and bleak new staple in the band’s celebrated catalog. The standout track is found on their eagerly awaited album “Ascension”, out September 19th from Nuclear Blast Records.

Giving context to the song, vocalist Nick Holmes says:

Observing the death of an individual, and subsequently, how the transition of seasons evokes fond memories. The God of Malevolence serves as an internal voice to dismantle those cherished memories and reintroduces the initial anguish of loss.

On one of their boldest singles to date, Paradise Lost meld crunchy riffs and soaring guitar melodies with juxtaposing anthemic clean and harsh vocals. The memorable new track is accompanied by a stunning video directed by longtime collaborator Ash Pears (Host, Bloodbath, Katatonia).

In celebration of the new album, Paradise Lost has also announced a handful of intimate signing sessions and a record release show in Leeds, UK. Tickets are available now at https://tix.to/Ascension.

Sep 20 – Sheffield, UK @ Bear Tree (4PM BST) – Signing Session
Sep 21 – Birmingham, UK @ HMV (2PM BST) – Signing Session
Sep 22 – Leeds, UK @ Brudenell Social Club (7PM BST) – Record Release Show
Sep 24 – London, UK @ Rough Trade East (12PM BST) – Signing Session

Stream ‘Tyrants Serenade‘: 
https://paradiselost.bfan.link/tyrants-serenade

Pre-order “Ascension”: 
https://paradiselost.bfan.link/ascension

Paradise Lost’s first album in 5 years, following 2020’s critically acclaimed “Obsidian”, was produced by guitarist Gregor Mackintosh and mixed/mastered by Lawrence Mackrory. “Ascension” is a testament to the band’s longevity and relevance over their 35+ year career, encompassing their signature styles of gothic, death and doom fans have cherished along the way.

“Ascension”’s album cover fittingly features the painting “The Court of Death” (1870-1902) by renowned British artist George Frederic Watts, which hangs in the Tate Gallery in London. The painting depicts Death as an enthroned angel flanked by allegorical figures of Silence and Mystery guarding sunrise and the star of hope, while a warrior surrenders his sword and a duke his coronet, showing that worldly status offers no protection. The painting’s bleak, prophetic vision embodies “Ascension”’s dark, tormented soundscapes as mournful verses collide with dire, foreboding riffs.

Commenting on the record, Holmes states:

Ascension is a cavalcade of molten misery, a vigorous sorrow filled stroll through a wicked world of glorious triumph and pitiful tragedy.

Tracklist:

1. Serpent On The Cross

2. Tyrants Serenade

3. Salvation

4. Silence Like The Grave

5. Lay A Wreath Upon The World

6. Diluvium

7. Savage Days

8. Sirens

9. Deceivers

10. The Precipice

Produced by Gregor Mackintosh at Black Planet Studios in East Yorkshire, UK & NBS and Wasteland Studios in Sweden. Mixed/Mastered by Lawrence Mackrory.

Paradise Lost are currently performing at festivals across Europe and will embark on the first leg of the “Ascension of Europe” tour this fall. Tickets are available at https://paradiselost.co.uk/tour-dates/.

Paradise Lost Tour Dates:
 

Oct 9 – Manchester, UK – New Century Hall

Oct 10 – Wolverhampton, UK – KK’s Steel Mill

Oct 11 – Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK – Newcastle University

Oct 12 – Glasgow, UK – Glasgow Garage

Oct 14 – Nottingham, UK – Rescue Rooms

Oct 15 – Bristol, UK – Electric

Oct 16 – Southampton, UK – The 1865

Oct 17 – London, UK – Islington Assembly Hall

Oct 19 – Oignies, FR – Tyrant Fest 2025

Oct 20 – Paris, FR – Élysée Montmartre

Oct 21 – Lyon, FR – La Rayonne

Oct 23 – Köln, DE – Live Music Hall

Oct 24 – Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU – Rockhal

Oct 25 – Dornbirn, AT – Conrad Sohm

Oct 26 – Padova, IT – Hall

Oct 28 – Munich, DE – Backstage Werk

Oct 29 – Prague, CZ – Palc Akropolis

Oct 30 – Zagreb, HR – Boogaloo Zagreb

Oct 31 – Vienna, AT – Simm City

Nov 1 – Budapest, HU – Dürer Kert

Nov 3 – Geneva, CH – PTR/L’Usine

Nov 4 – Nürnberg, DE – Z-Bau Biergarten

Nov 5 – Utrecht, NL – Pandora

Nov 6 – Antwerpen, BE – Trix Hall

Dec 13 – Bradford, UK – Bradford Live