Ardent Nova, by Ardent Nova

Ardent Nova by Ardent Nova, released 17 March 2023 1. Intro 2. Rise From the Ashes 3. Pagan Thunder 4. Stronger Than Time 5. Sound the Horns 6. Chieftain 7. In Darkest Ages 8. Ardent Nova Wise Blood presents the debut album from pagan melodeath thrashers ARDENT NOVA. This self-titled record is a gauntlet of rousing riffs and Valhallan violence. This project from Mike Pardi (Empty Throne, ex-Draconis) will beckon fans of Nite, Amon Amarth, and Bathory's viking era to battle. Originally formed as Pagan Thunder 22 years ago, a dream inspired Pardi to change the name to Ardent Nova. Over two decades later, the band retains the foundation of traditional and power metal. But Ardent Nova is now a hybrid with a harsher attack informed by melodeath and viking metal. It's a rampage through the middle ages that balances menace with melody and majesty. Ardent Nova rise from the ashes on March 17th on Vinyl and CD from Wise Blood Records.