Basque Black Metal Project Aschen Return With The Music Video For “The Forsaken Redeemer”

Inspired by the Passion of Christ, the song portrays the agony of a savior rejected and ultimately executed, using his story as a metaphor for a society that has stripped all meaning from truth itself, where any narrative can be questioned, manipulated, or erased when it conflicts with selfish interests and structures of power.

Musically, the song features a slow, heavy, and repetitive riff, hypnotic guitars with subtle oriental nuances that draw the listener into a near-trance state, acoustic guitars, spoken words, and a finale that is as aggressive as it is agonizing and ecstatic—making it arguably the most ambitious and complete track on the record.

The accompanying video combines public domain footage from vintage films with newly shot material, constructing a visual narrative around the song’s themes.

The Never Ending Search

Aschen’s The Never Ending Search explores dynamic contrasts, blending black metal with doom-laden passages, blast beats, crushing riffs, melodic textures, and emotional depth. Sung in both English and Basque, the album moves beyond traditional genre themes to explore inner conflict, societal decay, and humanity’s fractured relationship with the natural world.

Its artwork, created by Mikel Telletxea, reflects this concept through an endless fingerprint-shaped labyrinth—a symbol of a search with no clear exit, both inward and outward.

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The CD edition: www.auralwebstore.com/TheNeverEndingSearch

Japanese edition available August 28th

Press Reception

Since its release, The Never Ending Search has received widespread praise from the international metal press:

“Aschen are a very great sounding modern black metal band, and if you are a fan of this musical genre, you should check out this album.” — Occult Black Metal Zine

“The Never Ending Search stands out as a solid debut, remarkable for both its musical approach and its conceptual ambition. Aschen embraces a vision that blends aggression, atmosphere, and reflection.” — TNT Radio Rock

“It’s an album that requires multiple listens, demands your attention, and ultimately rewards you with an emotional depth few achieve these days. If this is the level of their debut album, Aschen’s future looks as bright as the darkness they cultivate.” (9.3/10) — Eternal Metal (Chile)

“Nine tracks that provide a fantastic introduction to a career that shows great promise.” — Mondo Sonoro

About ASCHEN

Founded in 2022 by Mikel Telletxea (vocals, guitar, programming), Aschen began as a solo project before evolving into a creative partnership with the addition of bassist Atauzz (Korkut, Kurkuma, 2Sonte).

The duo recorded the debut at Atala Studios in Spain, capturing the project’s raw energy with precision. The album was mastered by Toni Lindgren at Fascination Street Studios in Sweden, whose credits include Dimmu Borgir, Katatonia, and Kreator

Connect with ASCHEN:

aschen1.bandcamp.com
www.facebook.com/people/Aschen/61556623060502
www.youtube.com/@aschenband