Ancient Settlers |Autumnus (Revisited) |Scarlet Records

Release Date: November 28^th, 2025
Format: Digital EP
Genre: Melodic Death Metal
Country: Spain

Ancient Settlers are a melodic death metal band from Spain, active since the late 2010s and known for blending harsh intensity with strong melodic lines. After early releases that built their identity, the band entered a new phase in 2025 with the addition of vocalists Nia Creak and Noelia Fernández Jiménez, expanding their expressive range and live presence.

“Autumnus (Revisited)” marks the first studio release with the new vocal lineup and revisits material from the band’s debut EP through a renewed lens. This is not presented as a nostalgic exercise, it works as a refined reintroduction of Ancient Settlers at a moment of internal change. The production is heavier and clearer, giving the songs a sharper outline and a stronger emotional pull, without drifting into excess.

The core of the EP lies in the reworked versions of “A Monument Restored”, “Die Around Me” and “Diamond Eyes”. These songs gain depth through updated arrangements and a more pronounced dynamic range. The dual vocal approach plays a central role, alternating harsh deliveries with melodic passages that add tension and contrast. The writing focuses on momentum and atmosphere, keeping the listener engaged through shifts in pace and intensity. 

Lyrically, “Autumnus (Revisited)” deals with decay, betrayal, renewal and inner conflict. The themes are direct and introspective, matching the darker tone of the music. The inclusion of full lyrics reinforces the conceptual side of the EP and invites closer attention to the emotional layers behind the aggression and melody.

Visually, the cover artwork by Khalipse mirrors the music’s darker elegance, highlighting vulnerability and resilience without exaggeration. Overall, “Autumnus (Revisited)” presents Ancient Settlers as a band reshaping its own material with focus and clarity, offering a concise and well defined release that reflects their current identity.

Score: 8.0

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