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Ian Arkely (X-Seventh Angel) started Ashen Mortality in the early 90's mixing death/doom and beautiful Gothic female vocals. "Sleepless Remorse" was released in 1997 on Forsaken Records, followed up by "Your Caress" in 1999. Both albums have been reissued on one double disc aboum, remastered with bonus tracks. Ashen Mortality has tranformed into My Silent Wake, while Ian Arkley is also involved with the Goth-Doom band Century Sleeper. "I think this album is one of his best, but because of how technical this album is, I had to listen to it a few times to really appreciate what Ian was doing. The best thing about this album is, Ian uses two vocal styles and uses them in just the right spots. Death vocals give way to true singing and vice-versa that highlight the moment, and show the feeling of the song. Melanie Sarah-Boltons's vocals are at times mixed in with Ian's, which really adds a new dimension to the sound." - Blood Sacrifice "Those who know this band know what to expect - big, down-tuned gloomy guitars with growly vocals. The uninitiated will delight to know that former Seventh Angel vocalist, Ian Arkley, has been fronting this outfit for a few years. Quite a departure from his thrash days, he hasn't left the heavy out of metal here. Bands like this certainly benefit from the increased interest in the goth-hybrid music prominent today. Fans of doom originators Black Sabbath should find plenty to enjoy, as should the fans of Ian's ex band or even Vengeance Rising (thanks to the vocals). Lyrically, the pain of love lost is a reoccurring theme." HM Magazine "I have been waiting a long time for this CD from the new owner of Birmingham’s Doom Metal throne, a position previously occupied by Black Sabbath. Ashen Mortality’s first release, the "Sleepless Remorse" MCD, was a very good Doom Metal release. Ashen Mortality do not release easy accessible Doom Metal. It takes some hours of listening before the music fully sink in. Ashen Mortality do not produce music for music consumers. They produce music for the serious music listener. On this CD, the female vocals from Melaine Sarah Bolton, plays a more withdrawn, but still important, role in the music. The male vocals are dominating the sound, together with the guitars. The quality is very high throughout the thirty- seven minutes of this CD. Especially the title track and the brilliant "My Reflection". It is difficult to compare Ashen Mortality to any bands, but if you are into the early stuff from The Third And The Mortal and Theatre of Tragedy; this release will delight you." Music from the Invested Graveyard. Check out the artist's website: http://www.coldfusion-music.com Track List: 1. Broken Bonds [From Disc #1] 2. Your Caress 3. In Empty Eyes 4. My Reflection 5. From this Cage 6. Our Eden 7. Through the Vale 8. Yesterday's Gone [From Disc #2] 9. Faded Tapestry 10. The Darkest of Nights 11. Cast the First Stone 12. Separation (Remix) 13. Imprisoned (Remix) 14. Sleepless Remorse (Remix) 15. Faded Tapestry (Original Version) 16. The Darknest of Nights (Remix) 17. Serenity Suggested CDs:Other Genres:
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