2. A UK trance duo.
3. Influential… Read Full Bio ↴1. German band playing black metal
2. A UK trance duo.
3. Influential London based impro-noise / avant-jazz / heavy soundscapes duo of 90's.
4. An American groove/black metal band.
5. A Scottish power metal band.
6. A German band playing hardcore
7. A thrash/hardcore band from Cleveland, OH.
8. An English melodic death-metal band.
9. A Bulgarian death-metal band from Svishtov (1992-1994)
10. A UK Power Metal Band since 2004.
11. A South-Korean boy group
1): Ascension is a black metal band from Saxony (Raguhn-Jeßnitz, Sachsen-Anhalt), Germany, formed in 2007.
Their works to the date include:
With Burning Tongues - 2009, LP
Faith and Fire - 2010, EP
Consolamentum - 2010, LP
Deathless Light - 2014, EP
The Dead of the World - 2014, LP
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2): UK based production duo. Ricky Simmonds and Steven Jones, 2 names which have appeared frequently under numerous guises including Space Brothers, Ascension, and Lustral, have been producing since 1995. Their uplifting euphoric trance/chillout styles have made an impact on everyone from John Digweed, to Paul Oakenfold & beyond.
3): Project of prolific guitarist Stefan Jaworzyn = founder of legendary Shock records (aka Mr. Shock; of Skullflower; Satin Chickens; Descension) and drummer Tony Irving (aka Derv; of Descension; Scott Bond).
Performed intense: electro-acoustic improvisations / apocalyptic musique concrète /
avant-jazz / heavy ambient / guitar noise soundscapes
Very active between 1993-1996.
4): American Black Metal band founded by guitarist Caleb Bingham. In September of 2006 the band began pre-production on their debut album, "Until the End: A Soundtrack for Generation Armageddon." Since then, Ascension has gained audiences worldwide with the release of their first single "The Left Hand Path".
5): Scottish power metal band formed in 2004. Official myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/ascensionbanduk
6): Hardcore band from Bruchsal ( http://www.siteworld.de/ascension )
Ascension was formed in summer 1998. One year later the "BREAK THESE CHAINS" - Demo was released. The "ONE SHOT IN HEAVEN" - DemoCD came out in 2001. After three years of playing shows they gone back to studio in 2004 and recorded the "ASCENSION" - CD.
7): Perhaps lesser-known during the "holy terror" wave of the 90's, Ascension (from Cleveland, OH - probably the "holy terror" capital of the world simply due to Integrity's presence) was another band whose relationship to hardcore was fairly minimal from a musical standpoint, as their riffing was very directly influenced by straight up thrash metal - while still retaining a certain level of that undeniably effective 90's chug. And believe me, they more than earned their status under the "holy terror" banner through a raging assimilation of awesomely apocalyptic artwork, bitter lyrical themes, and even by quoting Anton LaVey on the back cover of this CD, "The Years of Fire", which was their 1996 debut. While both of the band's records were great, there's a certain level of unhinged energy and aggression on the debut that always stuck with me a little more, and the opening track, "Transit", is an outright fucking classic - easily the band's finest hour. Seven tracks, barely under 30 minutes... they just tear through and leave it at that. It's a quick listen, but one that still deserves a nod even today. Ascension guitarist Matt DeVries and bassist Jason Hager later went on to Chimaira (though Hager only played on their first EP)
Ascension
8): An English melodic death-metal band. Λscension are a mix melodic riffs, frantic drums and pounding bass with powerful vocals to forge a new sound which they displayed with some force when they blurred the line between Modern Metalcore and Melodic Death Metal on their independent releases "..An Angel" and "My Sick Salvation". See http://www.myspace.com/ascensionx and http://www.facebook.com/ascensionuk.
9): A Bulgarian death-metal band from Svishtov (1992-1994)
11): Ascension (어센션) is a five-member boy group under Rainbow E&M. The members are: Chanhyeok, Juhun, Junjong, Minjae, and Sangyun. They made their debut on February 24, 2023, with the single "Like A Star".
Open Hearts
Ascension Lyrics
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Thrown into dust
Bound to the will of thy terrestrial flesh and blood
The womb of nothingness
Has set you free
And no birthmarks you shall see
Serpent and seraphim erect in silence
Between the One and the three
Until the day that your mind will caress
The darkness that embraces your soul
And into dreadful dreams you will fall
For you shall bear the torch of love and faith
And you will wish to die
For blood you will drink
And hearts you will eat
And you shall raise the body of the Lord!
Ascension's song Open Hearts speaks of the human journey on this earth, from birth until death. The first two lines "Born of fire, Thrown into dust" speak of the creation of man from the dust of the earth and the fiery spark of life given to him. The next line, "Bound to the will of thy terrestrial flesh and blood," speaks of how man is bound to his physical form and the limitations it imposes on him.
The next lines speak of the journey of the soul, "The womb of nothingness, Has set you free, And no birthmarks you shall see," speaking of the freedom of the soul from the physical body's limitations upon death. The soul is then presented as a serpent and seraphim, erect in silence, between the One and the three. This line is referencing the Christian concept of the Holy Trinity and how the soul is caught between God and the world.
The final lines speak of the journey that the soul must undertake. The soul must fill the emptiness inside it until it finally embraces the darkness that awaits it. The torch of love and faith that the soul bears is a symbol of guiding the way towards the afterlife. The reference to drinking blood and eating hearts is metaphorical in nature, speaking of the spiritual sustenance that the soul requires to continue on its journey.
Line by Line Meaning
Born of fire
You have been created with a fierce passion, a burning desire to live and thrive.
Thrown into dust
You are a mortal being, a mere speck of dust among the grandeur of the universe.
Bound to the will of thy terrestrial flesh and blood
You are subject to the limitations of your earthly body, as well as the natural desires and impulses that come with it.
The womb of nothingness
The absence of any external influence, distractions, or obligations can create an environment of peace and clarity.
Has set you free
Once you shed the burdens of your past and your earthly constraints, you will be free to start anew and pursue your truest desires.
And no birthmarks you shall see
You will be reborn with no trace of your prior life, as if starting with a clean slate and a fresh perspective.
Serpent and seraphim erect in silence
Both the good and the evil forces in the world will be present in silence, not responding to your call or beckon, requiring your own strength and intuition to align accordingly.
Between the One and the three
Navigating the grey scale of love, hate, and indifference depending on how you approach aspects of the world around you.
You must fill the emptiness
The emptiness inside of you, can only be filled with deeds and truths you believe in.
Until the day that your mind will caress
Only after fully understanding and truly accepting the most challenging aspects of yourself, the ones you have repressed for in fear of exposure, you might find true contentment and happiness.
The darkness that embraces your soul
Accepting that there can be joy and lightness in the darkness from within and that true growth often requires embracing challenges and being honest with those around you.
And into dreadful dreams you will fall
Facing your own demons and confront them in ways that allow you to be more aware of your surroundings, and interact with them accordingly, possibly guiding multiple entities to new places.
For you shall bear the torch of love and faith
Embrace hope, and love, and dedicate your life to imparting that hope and love to those you meet.
And you will wish to die
When an ailment, disaster or turmoil arises, you would rather it be upon yourself than anyone else.
For blood you will drink
Recognizing that you must sacrifice and give of yourself for love, growth, and comfort.
And hearts you will eat
Nurturing and elevating the heart of others and utilising this create bonds to in turn grow your own heart.
And you shall raise the body of the Lord!
By living in accordance with your faith, you will be reverent to the Second Coming and, in a sense, bring His teachings into modern times.
Contributed by Addison H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.