Heart of Oak, the stunning debut full-length from ANCIIENTS (Kenneth Cook - guitar, vocals, Chris Dyck - guitar/vocals, Aaron Gustafson - bass/vocals, Mike Hannay - drums) on the Season of Mist label was one of 2013's most anticipated albums for a reason. Formed in 2009, the acutely modern, progressive quartet crafts songs as nuanced and expressive as the range of human emotion without eschewing their hard rock/heavy metal roots. Unforgettable tracks such as "Raise the Sun," "Falling in Line," "The Longest River" and "Faith & Oath" hit hard and resonate deeply. With Heart of Oak as their calling card, ANCIIENTS exude class and the confidence of a band beyond their years.