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Direct Contact:

Tom Schmidt | ancstblackmetal@gmail.com

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HISTORY

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PRESS

LAST ALBUM

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From a humble studio project in 2011 to a juggernaut

co-spearheading a radical new wave within European extreme metal and DIY HC, ANCST has carved out a unique niche for themselfs. Blending hardcore and metal roots, they've crafted a sonic fusion of fierce melodic black metal, punishing death metal, metallic hardcore, crust, scramz and grindcore. Their music isn't just a sonic assault—it's a canvas for angry, critical, and deeply personal social-political lyrics.

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With an impressive repertoire of over 29 releases on labels like Lifeforce Records, Vendetta Records, and Supreme Chaos Records, ANCST has earned accolades from the international music press, resonating equally with hardcore kids and metalheads alike. 

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Venturing beyond the confines of their metal roots, ANCST boldly explores new sonic realms. From the haunting landscapes of dark ambient to the cinematic allure of film music, their musical exploration extends to electronic releases under the same moniker.

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Transforming into a punishing live band in 2014, ANCST hit the road relentlessly, gracing festivals like Summer Breeze, Full Force, Fluff Fest, Resist to Exist, and more. DIY to the core, mastermind Tom is the bastard has booked nearly all of their gigs, has written all of Ancst's music, recorded and played every studio instrument, mixed and mastered all of their records and is also responsible for all the artwork. 

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ANCST isn't just creating music; they're shaping an ethos—an unwavering commitment to autonomy in the ever-evolving landscape of the music industry.

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LAST RELEASE

CULTURE OF BRUTALITY

(Lifeforce / Yehonala Tapes)

THROUGH THE WOODS

(Yehonala Tapes)

STORMBRINGER 4.5/5

OX FANZINE 4.5/5

SLAVESTATE.SE 4/5

ZEPHYRS ODEM 8.5/10

AVENOTCUM 9/10

DEMONIC NIGHTS 8/10

ROCK HARD 8/10

EARSHOT.AT 8/10

POWERMETAL.DE 8/10

HELL IS OPEN 8,5/10

GRINDONTHEROAD 7.5/10

METAL HAMMER (DE) 5/7

METAL.DE 7/10

METAL FACTORY 7.5/10

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"I didn’t know how much I needed culture of brutality right now. There’s such a gratifying immediacy to the entire record – despite being so concise, I don’t feel it leaves anything unsaid. Ancst came, they riffed, they conquered.." - Hanna (Everything is Noise)

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"A more essential Death Metal album you will not find this year. Summits ... is that perfect fusion of timely lyricism with timeless musicianship." - Matt Mills (Metal Hammer US / Louder Sound)

DISCOGRAPHY

Albums:

"In Turmoil" 12"/CD/MC (Vendetta, Wooaaargh - 2014)

"Moloch" 12"/CD/MC (Vendetta, Halo Of Flies - 2016)

"Ghosts Of The Timeless Void" 12"/CD/MC (Lifeforce, SCR, Yehonala - 2018)

"Summits Of Despondency" 12"/CD/MC (Lifeforce, Yehonala - 2020)

"Culture of Brutality" 12"/CD (Lifeforce, Yehonala - 2024)

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Live:

"Slaves To The Void" MC (Yehonala - 2023)

"Through the Woods" MC (Yehonala - 2024)

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EP's & Splits:

"Demo" MC/8" Lathe (Skull Witch, Mustard Mustache, Yehonala - 2012)

"The Humane Condition" MC (Dark Omen - 2013)

Ancst / Hiveburner - Split MC (Skull Witch, Mustard Mustache - 2013)

Ancst / Smutecni Slavnost - Split MC/CD (Yehonala - 2014)

Ancst / Ast - Split 12"/MC (Vendetta - 2015)

"Furnace" 12"/CD (Vendetta - 2017)

Ancst / Ast - Split 12" (SCR, Alerta Antifascista - 2017)

Ancst / Depravation - Split 7" (Yehonala, Black Omega - 2018)

"Abolitionist" 12"/CD (Yehonala, Lifeforce - 2018)

"The Darkening" 7" (Yehonala, Lifeforce - 2020)

"Zorn" 10"/CD (Yehonala - 2022)

Ancst / Breathe//die - Split 2x3,5" Floppy (Yehonala - 2024)

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Dark Ambient:

"Lamenting A Dying World" CDr (Kingdom Ov Fear - 2013)

Ancst / D/A A\D - Split MC (Yehonala - 2013)

"Taima" MC (Wooaaargh, Puzzle - 2014)

"Dark Space Clutter" MC (Yehonala - 2015)

"Into The Vortex" MC (Yehonala - 2016)

"Stormcaster" MC (Yehonala - 2016)

"Celestial" MC (Yehonala - 2018)

"Anomaly" Compilation 2xMC, CD (Yehonala - 2018)

"Desolation" CD/MC (Yehonala - 2023)

Ancst / xKeep Tryingx - Split MC (Yehonala - 2024)

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HARD FACTS

Music: 
First release: August 2012
Total music releases: 29

  • 4 albums

  • 4 ambient albums

  • 2 compilations

  • 2 live album

  • 17 EP’s / Splits

Sold physical releases (including Vinyl, CD, Tape): ~ 15.000
Sold digital downloa
ds: ~ 6.000
Total music streams: ~ 8.500.000
Monthly Spotify listeners: ~ 5k - 30k

Total unique Spotify listeners: ~ 83,137

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Live Shows:
Playing live since:  August 2014
Total amount of live shows: 300
Total amount of Tours played: 13
Total amount of countries played: 20
Total amount of kilometers traveled: ~ 450.000

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