Paradise Lost reveal video for new single ‘Serpent On The Cross’

Icons of goth and doom, Paradise Lost have revealed the second single, ‘Serpent On The Cross,’ from their long-awaited, 17th album “Ascension” that’s out September 19th from Nuclear Blast Records.

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.

Stream ‘Serpent On The Cross’:
https://paradiselost.bfan.link/serpent-on-the-cross

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

Watch the music video for ‘Serpent On The Cross‘:

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.

Watch the video for the band’s previous single, ‘Silence Like The Grave’: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSAlEVzLhDc

“Ascension” 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

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 LostTour Dates:
 

July 17 – Málaga, ES – Sun and Thunder Festival 2025

July 31 – Bergen, NO – Beyond The Gates 2025

Aug 1 – Czaplinek, PL – Pol’and’Rock Festival

Aug 8 – Jaroměř, CZ – Brutal Assault 2025

Aug 15 – Eindhoven, NL – Dynamo Metal Fest 2025

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