Southern California's Ancient Tome deliver a blackened take on doomgaze, producing a sound which is dark, edgy, and relentlessly hard-hitting from end to end. Their recently released EP, The Implications of Ascendancy, out via Chaos Records, immerses in a thoroughly captivating atmosphere by way of an intricate blend of extreme metal and atmospheric elements.
Featuring members from acts like Civerous and Blood Sanctum, the band leverages their great musicianship and expertise to create an introspective and overall artful release.
While the EP is best experienced as a whole, each track stands strong on its own. Notably, the six-minute number The Way of the World is to Bloom perfectly encapsulates Ancient Tome's powerful lyricism and weighty sound.
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