Ashen Kingdom is the debut album from Chicago based death metal project Ghost of Agony.
It is available on CD, CD Bundle (CD, Logo Patch, Stickers and Pins) and digital download here.
Release date: July 26, 2024
Label: Independent
Genre(s): Death metal
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Local one-man DIY band right here. Ashen Kingdom will definitely be a year-end list contender.