Ancient Settlers releases new single ‘A Monument Restored’

Ancient Settlers has released a visualizer video for “A Monument Restored”, first single taken from the new digital EP “Autumnus (Revisited)” to be released on November 28 by Scarlet Records.

“A Monument Restored” is a melodic death metal track that blends emotional intensity with crushing heaviness. The song builds from atmospheric guitar work into a powerful wall of harmonised riffs, double kicks, and a dynamic mix of guttural and clean vocals. Lyrically it explores decay and rebirth – finding strength in ruins and facing the scars of the past. With a memorable chorus and dramatic progression, the track balances aggression and melody in the spirit of bands like In Flames, Insomnium, and Dark Tranquillity. This revisited version enhances the original with an up to date production and renewed emotional depth, capturing the evolution of Ancient Settlers’ sound.

“Autumnus (Revisited)” is the first Ancient Settlers release featuring the new singers Nia Creak and Noelia Fernández Jiménez, which joined the band earlier this year and already made their live debut.

With “Autumnus (Revisited)”, Ancient Settlers return to the origins of their musical journey to forge a new chapter in modern melodic death metal. Revisiting their 2021 debut EP, the band delivers a powerful reinterpretation that transcends nostalgia and stands as a bold artistic statement – heavier, more refined, and emotionally deeper than ever.

This new edition features five tracks, framed by an instrumental acoustic intro and outro that set a dramatic atmosphere before unleashing a wave of intensity. Ancient Settlers breathe new life into three of their cornerstone songs – “A Monument Restored”, “Die Around Me” and “Diamond Eyes” – reworking them with evolved arrangements, new sonic textures, and a stronger emotional impact. These updated versions blend melodic architecture with epic tension, aggressive rhythmic drive, and a powerful vocal interplay of guttural and clean voices.

“Autumnus (Revisited)” tracklist:
1 Intro
2 A Monument Restored
3 Die Around Me
4 Diamond Eyes
5 Outro
Total running time – 16:00

Lyrically, the EP explores themes of decay, betrayal, rebirth, and inner struggle – reflecting the band’s signature emotional weight and introspective depth. The full lyrics are included to invite listeners into the conceptual layers of the release.

Visually, “Autumnus (Revisited)” is crowned by a striking new cover artwork by Khalipse, capturing the dramatic duality of vulnerability and strength that defines the sound and spirit of the record.

More than a re-recording, “Autumnus (Revisited)” is a statement of identity – an evolution that honors Ancient Settlers’ past while powerfully asserting who they are today.

Ancient Settlers
Nia Creak – vocals
Noelia Fernández Jiménez – vocals
Rex Chiesa – guitar
Agustín Martinez – guitar
Enric Juan – bass
Hermán Riera – drums
Rene Gonzalez – synth (guest appearance)