ANCIENT THRONES - Moon Fused Key (Drum Playthrough)

ANCIENT THRONES - Moon Fused Key (OFFICIAL DRUM PLAYTHROUGH) Blackened Death Metal - New album "Melancholia" out now! - Support ANCIENT THRONES here :
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Ancient Thrones
Halifax, NS, Canada
Progressive Death Metal + Blackened Death Metal

Halifax, Canada’s relentless progressive death metal band Ancient Thrones return with their harrowing sophomore album "Melancholia", dropping September 19th, 2025, a follow-up to 2020’s debut "The Veil".

With "Melancholia", the band dives deeper into these sonic philosophies, creating a concept-driven album born out of isolation, hardship, and the need to transform pain into art.

"We think this album is a turning point for us, where we were able to take the atmosphere of our previous record, and kick the aggression up to a thousand. The intention of our last record, "The Veil," was to be poetic and hopeful, but the intention with our second full-length, "Melancholia," is to crush any ounce of hope that is left," adds the band.

A high-speed, technically savage record written during the first years of quarantine. "Melancholia" is packed with dark themes and emotional unraveling, inspired by personal experience. Built as a narrative journey, with abstract lyrics and music that flows seamlessly from track to track.

The writing process started with Wallace churning out riffs in isolation while drummer and vocalist Sean Hickey developed the narrative alongside the music. Their creative synergy resulted in a cinematic tapestry where music evokes visuals, and lyrics deepen the vision. Each track exists as a piece of a larger, emotionally devastating puzzle.

The band meticulously sculpted every sonic detail over five years, dialing in tones and mastering techniques to ensure a pummeling production. Unlike their expansive debut, "Melancholia" tightens its tracklist to accommodate a proper vinyl release, with each song handpicked for impact. Every riff, lead, and vocal layer contributes to an immersive and aggressive listening experience.

Vinyl Available here - https://ancientthrones.bandcamp.com/merch

Track Listing:
1. A Moon Fused Key (5:12)
2. Achromatopsia (1:19)
3. Melancholia (6:17)
4. A Turning Point (5:46)
5. A Pellucid Prism (4:26)
6. Sacred Swollen Glass (6:16)
7. Blight (2:18)
8. A Pale Palace (4:55)
9. Vacant (5:31)
Album Length: 42:00

Album Credits:
All songs performed by Ancient Thrones
Piano by Dan Richards on tracks 1, 2, 3, and 9
Additional vocals by Dylan Wallace on track 7
All songs written by Ancient Thrones
All lyrics by Sean Hickey
Produced by Ancient Thrones
Mixed and Mastered by Dylan Wallace
Drum editing by Nick Leslie
Album Artwork by Carter Doody

Band Lineup:
Dylan Wallace - Guitar
Nick Leslie - Guitar
Matt LeBlanc - Bass
Sean Hickey - Drums & Vocals

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