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Ascension of the Watchers

 
Artist: Ascension of the Watchers

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  • Genres: Rock
  • Representative Albums: "Numinosum

Biography

A much more subdued and open aesthetic as opposed to Burton C. Bell and John Bechdel's work in former groups such as Fear Factory, Killing Joke, Prong, and Ministry, Ascension of the Watchers began to explore the more acoustic and atmospheric sides of music in early 2002. Needing a break from the frenetic pace of Los Angeles, the aforementioned duo retired to rural Pennsylvania to sculpt their initial work. Their first release, 2005's Iconoclast, was followed by a handful of live dates and some small scale tours in the United States and Canada. In 2007, the project caught the attention of former collaborator, Ministry leader Alain Jourgensen, who signed the band to his 13th Planet Records. The band soon went into the studio to record their first ‘official' album in 2007, roping in Edu Mussi into the line up, and inviting musical input from such names as Paul Raven and the aforementioned Jourgensen. The final product, Experience Numinosum, was released in February of 2008. The release was followed by a short tour. ~ Chris True, All Music Guide
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Ascension of the Watchers
Origin Mifflinburg, PA, USA & New York City, NY, USA
Genres Goth/Alternative/Ambient
Years active 2001–present
Labels 13th Planet Records
Members
Burton C. Bell
John Bechdel
Edu Mussi

Ascension of the Watchers is a band that was started by Burton C. Bell (Fear Factory, G/Z/R) and John Bechdel (Ministry, Fear Factory, Killing Joke, Prong, Murder, Inc.). They wrote and recorded their first release, Iconoclast at Bechdel's home in rural Pennsylvania. Iconoclast was originally released on 12" Vinyl Record but has since been released on CD.

In October 2005 they headlined The Surfacing Tour with Bechdel's other band, False Icons and Still Life Decay, a New York City industrial metal band that Burton has recorded with. A full-length album and some "special shows" are in the planning stages for 2007 according to an announcement Burton made on the Official Ascension of the Watchers website in October of 2006.

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Line-up

Live members

Discography

  • Iconoclast (EP - 2002 - Self Released)
  • Iconoclast (EP - 2005 - Self Released)
  • Numinosum (LP - February 19, 2008 - 13th Planet Records)

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