photos by Patrick Pucillo
Profound Lore Records presents Ego Dissolution, the anticipated debut full-length album from Walpole, Massachusetts-based cosmic death metal force, ANCIENT DEATH.
Blending progressive and technical death metal with cosmic and lush atmospheres, ANCIENT DEATH creates a unique soundscape of introspection and growth. The band was formed in the summer of 2019 by bassist/vocalist Jasmine Alexander, guitarist Ray Brouwer (Matriphagy), and guitarist/vocalist Jerry Witunsky (Atheist), soon followed by drummer Derek Malone Moniz (Cruciamentum, Churchburn). Through their Sacred Vessel EP in 2022, the single “Glowing Auras” in 2023 (a split with Putridarium), and their Demo 2024 releases, the band has continued to expand and push the envelope of honesty and vulnerability.
Now, ANCIENT DEATH’s debut full-length album Ego Dissolution arrives, showcasing the band at their most fierce and creative thus far, further expanding on the atmospheres and mindfulness of their inner and outer worlds. Ego Dissolution was recorded and mixed by Seth Manchester at Machines With Magnets (The Body, Lightning Bolt, Full Of Hell), mastered by Dan Lowndes at Resonance Sound (Leviathan, Krieg, Cruciamentum), and features cover art by Maegan LeMay (Morbosidad, Cirith Ungol, Spilt Milk Tattoo).
The band reveals, “Ego Dissolution deals with the spectrum of emotions and more vulnerable topics such as depression, love, grief, personal growth, isolation, hope, death, inner peace, etc. They are reflections of who we are. By looking deeper within ourselves and embracing our emotions, our hope is that others will learn to be more empathetic and compassionate towards themselves and one another.
“‘Breaking the Barriers Of Hope’ expresses how spreading negativity, whether consciously or subconsciously, is often misguided and isolates us. Negativity can show itself in many forms such as jealousy, greed, selfishness, or lack of compassion. This is what leads us to The Ancient Death of Human Connection. This was the first song written for the album. It showcases our more aggressive approach meshed with our more atmospheric moods and tones.”
Worship the true cosmic flow that is… ANCIENT DEATH!
Stream “Breaking The Barriers Of Hope,” the lead single from ANCIENT DEATH’s Ego Dissolution, everywhere at THIS LOCATION.
Ego Dissolution will arrive on LP, CD, and digital services on April 18th. Preorders for all formats and merch are live through Profound Lore HERE.
Ego Dissolution Track Listing:
1. Ego Dissolution
2. Breaking The Barriers Of Hope
3. Breathe – Transcend (Into The Glowing Streams Of Forever)
4. Journey To The Inner Soul
5. Echoing Chambers Within The Dismal Mind
6. Unspoken Oath
7. Discarnate
8. Violet Light Decays
Additional previews of Ego Dissolution will drop over the weeks ahead.
ANCIENT DEATH is booking live dates in support of the album, and will share the stage with Vastum, Goetia, and Anthropophagous on April 6th. Additional shows will be announced shortly.
ANCIENT DEATH Live:
4/06/2025 Ralph’s Rock Diner – Worcester, MA w/ Vastum, Goetia, Anthropophagous
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