Ascendead Master is the first full-length studio album by the Japanese visual kei symphonic power metal band Versailles.
- Release Date: June 24, 2009 (Japan); June 30, 2009 (Europe/USA)
- Genre: Visual Kei, Symphonic Power Metal, Neo-classical Metal
- Label: Sherow Artist Society (Japan), Maru Music (Europe/USA)
- Producer: Versailles
The album marked a significant release for Versailles, following their debut EP Lyrical Sympathy. Ascendead Master features a continuation of the band's signature sound, characterized by intricate guitar work from Hizaki and Teru, powerful vocals by Kamijo, complex drumming by Yuki, and melodic bass lines by Jasmine You. The musical style blends elements of heavy metal with classical music influences, often incorporating orchestral arrangements and dramatic, operatic vocal styles.
Lyrically and visually, the album maintains Versailles' thematic focus on beauty, death, aristocracy, and historical romanticism. The title itself is a portmanteau, combining "ascended" and "dead," reflecting the band's gothic and melancholic aesthetic. The album achieved commercial success, peaking at #8 on the Oricon weekly album charts in Japan, demonstrating the band's growing popularity both domestically and internationally. It includes prominent tracks that became fan favorites and live staples.