ASCENSION OF THE WATCHERSwill release their second full length albumApocryphaglobally on October 9. The recording will be available on cd, two limited vinyl formats and through all major digital outlets.

A creative, and innovative journey of pioneering vocalistBurton C. Bell. Their latest recordingApocryphais a vision untold.

Born of life, love and spirituality, Bells unmistakable, harmonious inventory once renowned in one of metals finest pioneering acts has brought life to a new concept, a genre of its own.

Ambient atmospheres, melodies and introspective lyrics that sheds light of Bells visions, as seen in their purest form. An intimate nature thatAscension of The Watchersenvisioned, to draw the minds, hearts and aspirations of a people to a higher level of thinking to a feeling with cohesive celebration and reflection in the beauty of existence.

In early 2002 Burton retreated to the quiet, simplicity of rural Pennsylvania for seven months with his friend and musical confidantJohn Bechdel, escaping the onslaught of Los Angeles, and industry alike. A mentor in music, philosophy and demeanour, Bechdel unwittingly guided Bell along the creative path of this new conceptual movement.

With Burtons unprecedented vocal sound and style, coupled with the brilliantly orchestrated musical compositions of both Bell and Bechdel (synonymous with pioneering tags to the industrial/metal genre) The pair began experimenting with textured melodies of melancholic tones, best attributed to the 80s and 90s underground scene.Ascension of the Watchersechoes the sounds of a prophetic hallucination, fears and dreams with remorse of things lost and forgotten; but with a hope of redemption and light in the future.

In 2004,Ascension of The Watchersindependently released Iconoclast,printed only on cd and vinyl to a limited number.

In 2008, with the help John Bechdel andPaul Raven(RIP), Burton broughtAscension of The Watchersto Ministry legend Al Jourgensens label,13th Planet. With the guidance and special collaborations with Jourgensen during the recording and mixing in El Paso, Texas, AoTW added the guitar talents of Eduardo Mussi. It also featured Paul Ravens last contribution as a bass player on the track Mars Becoming.

In 2008, Ascension of The Watcherss debut LP,Numinosum,was released through13th Planet. Upon release, AOTW performed special, intimate shows, including the album release performance at Alex Greys Chapel of Sacred Mirrors in NYC. They also had the honor of supportingKilling Jokefor their reunion tour in honor of their fallen friend, Paul Raven.

In 2017, the friendship between renowned UK solo artistJayce Lewisand Burton brought in the essential camaraderie, talents and studio that perfectly suited the recording ofApocrypha.

Northstone Studios, based in the countryside of South Wales, connected to the 250 year oldCourt Colman Manor, the studio built by Lewis own hands using the ancient stones of the monastery that once stood there, the rustic detail proved a perfect setting for AoTWs very ownJayce Lewisto record, produce and mix theApocryphaalbum. A recording process thatliterallystirred the souls that remain within the stone walls of LewisNorthstone Studios. During the vocal recordings of the title track, a recording was inadvertently captured from the aether; an eerie, unrecognizable and untranslatable, syllabic phrase whispered within the vocal booth. The event is now the intro to the title track,Apocrypha.

In truth, the making ofApocryphahas been a decade long journey of writing and recording, from California, Pennsylvania, New York and Wales. In 2018 the band decided to utilize the crowdfunding platform PledgeMusic to jumpstart the project. After a very successful campaign, raising 124% of their goal, PledgeMusic went into administration, eventually declaring bankruptcy! and in turn, would never release any of the funds dedicated toAscension of the Watchers. Nevertheless,Ascension of the Watcherspersevered to complete the album.

After ten years of writing and recording, along with reflection on the very personal nature of this project,Ascension of The Watcherswill renew its journey in 2020!With the culmination of the long awaited release Apocrypha.With plans of conceptualized touring, Ascension of the Watchers continues to grow as Bells main creative endeavor, well into the future.

Burton C. Bell Vocals & GuitarJohn Bechdel KeyboardsJayce Lewis Drums, Backing Vocals & Programming

From them I heard all things, and understood what I saw, that which will not take place in this generation, but in a generation which is to succeed at a distant period, on account of the elect.

All shall be afraid, and the Watchers be terrified. The Book of Enoch

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Vinyl version released via Back On Black Records (Black and Clear double LP)www.backonblack.com

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