From Ashes to New
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Live performance at Rock im Park 2016 | |
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Origin | Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
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Years active | 2013 | –present
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From Ashes to New is an American rock band from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The band's lineup frequently shifts, vocalist Matt Brandyberry being the founding and sole constant member. The band has released two studio albums, Day One (2016) and The Future (2018), and has found success with some of its singles, including "Through It All" and "Crazy", which have reached number 6 and 3 respectively on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs chart.[1]
History
From Ashes to New was formed in 2013 in the Lancaster area of Pennsylvania.[2] In 2015, they released a second extended play, Downfall, as a taste of their debut album, set to be released in 2016.[3] Day One was released on February 26, 2016.[4] A deluxe edition was released on November 18, 2016 which contains the acoustic version of Lost and Alone and three new tracks.[5]
The band has recorded a song with CFO$, "Hail the Crown", the main theme song for WWE 205 Live.[6]
On December 2016, the band began recording for their second studio album. On March 11, 2017, the band has stated that Tim D'onofrio and Chris Musser will be stepping away from the band while Mat Madiro has stepped in as their new drummer.[7] The band began looking for a new lead singer through social media websites. After a series of auditions submitted by fans, Danny Case was revealed and chosen as the new lead singer on July 13, 2017.[8]
On February 1, 2018, "Crazy" was released and was their first single from their second album "The Future", the album was released on April 20, 2018.[9] The album debuted at number 163 on the Billboard 200 chart.[2]
Musical style and influences
From Ashes to New has been described as rap metal,[10][11] nu metal[12][13] rap rock[2] and alternative metal.[14] From Ashes to New's music features elements of genres such as alternative, punk, hard rock, heavy metal, hip-hop and electronica.[11][15][16][17]
The band's influences include Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Korn, Skrillex, Sevendust, Breaking Benjamin, Eminem, DMX, Drag-On, Pantera, Glassjaw, Alexisonfire, Alice in Chains, Of Mice & Men, and Linkin Park.[18][19][20][21]
Band members
Current
- Danny Case – clean vocals, unclean vocals (2017–present)
- Matt Brandyberry – clean vocals, rap vocals, keyboards, rhythm guitar, programming (2013–present)
- Lance Dowdle – lead guitar (2015–present)
- Mat Madiro – drums, percussion (2017–present, touring 2016)
Former
- Tim D'onofrio – drums, percussion (2014–2017)
- Chris Musser – clean vocals (2013–2017)
- Branden "Boo" Kreider – rhythm guitar, unclean vocals (2013–2017)
- Dan Kecki – lead guitar (2013–2015)
- Garrett Russell – bass (2013–2015)
- Jon-Mikel Valudes – drums, percussion (2013–2014)
Timeline
Discography
Studio albums
- Day One (2016)
- The Future (2018)
Extended plays
- From Ashes to New (2013)
- Downfall (EP) (2015)
Singles
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
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"My Fight" | 2013 | — | — | From Ashes to New EP |
"I Will Show You" | 2014 | — | — | |
"Downfall" | 2015 | — | — | Day One |
"Through It All" | 6 | 41 | ||
"Same Old Story" | 2016 | — | — | |
"Lost and Alone" | 24 | — | ||
"The Last Time" (featuring Deuce) | — | — | ||
"Breaking Now" | 30 | — | ||
"Crazy" | 2018 | 3 | 45 | The Future |
"My Name" | — | — | ||
"Finally See" | — | — | non-album | |
"Broken" | 26 | — | The Future | |
"Make Everything Ok" | — | — | non-album | |
"Light It Up" | — | — | ||
"The Future" | — | — | The Future | |
"Pray for Me" | — | — | non-album | |
Music videos
Title | Year | Director | Album |
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"Stay This Way" | 2013 | David B. Godin | From Ashes to New EP |
"Through It All" | 2015 | Jim Foster | Day One |
"Through It All" (Live) | 2016 | ||
"Lost and Alone" | |||
"Breaking Now" | Orie McGinness | ||
"Lost and Alone" (Alternative Version) | 2017 | Jim Foster | |
"Crazy" | 2018 | The Future | |
"Broken" |
References
- ↑ "From Ashes To New Chart History". Retrieved September 3, 2018.
- 1 2 3 "From Ashes to New - Biography & History - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
- ↑ Roques, Alice. "INTERVIEW: FROM ASHES TO NEW". Rock Revolt Magazine. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
- ↑ "Day One". iTunes.
- ↑ FATN [@FromAshestoNew] (November 18, 2016). "The 'Day One' digital deluxe version is officially out now! iTunes: Stream:…" (Tweet). Retrieved October 31, 2017 – via Twitter.
- ↑ WWEMusic (December 6, 2016). "WWE 205 Live - Hail The Crown feat. From Ashes to New (Official Theme)". Retrieved October 31, 2017 – via YouTube.
- ↑ "From Ashes to New". www.facebook.com. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
As we mentioned in our live stream, there are some changes happening with From Ashes to New. Unfortunately, Tim and Chris decided this wasn't for them anymore and have ultimately stepped away from the band.
- ↑ Andrew Wendowski (February 6, 2018). "From Ashes To New Announce New Vocalist Danny Case". Loudwire.
- ↑ SethM (February 6, 2018). "FROM ASHES TO NEW RETURN WITH REVAMPED LINEUP, NEW SONG 'CRAZY'!". Loudwire.
- ↑ Jackie Cular (May 29, 2015). "All Access Q&A with From Ashes to New at Rock on the Range". All Access Music.
- 1 2 Tom Murphy (November 10, 2015). "From Ashes to New Turns Into a Real Band, Thanks to Social Media". Westword.
- ↑ Sarah Murphy (February 19, 2016). "From Ashes to New 'Day One' (album stream)". Exclaim!.
- ↑ Ken (November 13, 2015). "FROM ASHES TO NEW Release Music Video for "Through It All"". HighWire Daze.
- ↑ Liz Ramanand (May 13, 2015). "Vamps Rock New York City With Like a Storm and From Ashes to New". Loudwire.
- ↑ "INTERVIEW – MATT BRANDYBERRY OF FROM ASHES TO NEW". Cryptic Rock. April 13, 2015.
- ↑ David Jeffries. "From Ashes to New | Biography & History". AllMusic.
- ↑ Liz Ramanand (May 23, 2014). "Twelve Foot Ninja Kick Things Into High Gear in New York City". Loudwire.
- ↑ Shawn Christ (April 8, 2015). "From Ashes to New's Chris Musser on 'Downfall' EP, Hollywood Undead and Rock on the Range 2015 [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]". Music Times.
- ↑ Curt Miller (July 11, 2015). "The Mythical Phoenix Fully Embodied: An Exclusive Interview With FROM ASHES TO NEW". KNAC.COM.
- ↑ Kelly Geist (January 18, 2016). "From Ashes to New Vocalist Matt Brandyberry". National Rock Review.
- ↑ SethM (January 9, 2015). "Interview with From Ashes to New, a band you need the check out today!". ZTPMag.
- ↑ "From Ashes to New". Billboard.com. Retrieved March 14, 2018.
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