From Ashes to New

Last updated

From Ashes to New
From Ashes To New.jpg
From Ashes to New in 2017
Background information
Origin Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Genres
Years active2013–present
Labels
Members
  • Danny Case
  • Matt Brandyberry
  • Lance Dowdle
  • Mat Madiro
Past members
  • Branden "Boo" Kreider
  • Chris Musser
  • Tim D'onofrio
  • Dan Kecki
  • Garrett Russell
  • Jon-Mikel Valudes
Website fromashestonew.com

From Ashes to New is an American rock band from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The band's lineup frequently shifted in its early years, with musician Matt Brandyberry being the founding and sole constant member of the group. The band has released four studio albums, Day One , The Future , Panic and Blackout. They have found success with many of their singles, including "Through It All", "Crazy", and "Panic", which reached peaks of 6, 3, and 11, respectively, on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart. Their singles “Nightmare,” “Until We Break,” “Hate Me Too,” and “Armageddon,” from the album Blackout, have earned them success as well. [1]

Contents

History

From Ashes to New was formed in 2013 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, releasing their debut single, "My Fight", followed by an eponymous extended play. [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 of the album was released exclusively online on November 18, 2016. It includes an acoustic version of "Lost and Alone" as well as other new tracks. [5] This deluxe edition was exclusively digital, with no Compact Disc or LP Record versions available.

The band also recorded a song with CFO$, "Hail the Crown", the main theme song for the professional wrestling program WWE 205 Live . [6]

In December 2016, they began recording for their second studio album. On March 11, 2017, it was announced that drummer Tim D'onofrio and lead vocalist Chris Musser had decided to leave the band, and that Mat Madiro had 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 (formerly of Vanity Strikes) was revealed to have been chosen as the new lead singer on July 13, 2017. [8]

On February 1, 2018, the band released "Crazy", the first single from their upcoming album The Future . The full album was released on April 20, 2018. [9] The album debuted at number 163 on the Billboard 200 chart. [2]

On October 4, 2019, a remix of The Hu's "Yuve Yuve Yu" was released, featuring new vocals by Case. [10]

Musical style and influences

From Ashes to New performing at Rock im Park in 2016 2016 RiP From Ashes To New - by 2eight - DSC6644.jpg
From Ashes to New performing at Rock im Park in 2016

From Ashes to New has been described as rap metal, [11] [12] nu metal, [13] [14] rap rock, [2] and alternative metal. [15] The band's music also features elements of genres such as alternative rock, punk rock, hard rock, heavy metal, hip hop, electronicore, and electronica. [16] [17] [18] [19]

The band's influences include Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Korn, Linkin Park, Skrillex, Sevendust, Breaking Benjamin, Eminem, DMX, Drag-On, Pantera, Glassjaw, Alexisonfire, Alice in Chains, Of Mice & Men, and Papa Roach. [20] [21] [22] [23] [24]

Band members

Current

Touring musicians

Former

Timeline

From Ashes to New

Discography

Studio albums

TitleDetailsPeak chart positions
US
[25]
US
Alt.
[26]
US
Hard
[27]
US
Indie
[28]
US
Rock
[29]
SWI
[30]
UK Rock
[31]
Day One 534256
The Future
  • Released: April 20, 2018
  • Label: Eleven Seven
  • Formats: CD, digital download, vinyl
16318141038
Panic
  • Released: August 28, 2020
  • Label: Better Noise
  • Formats: CD, digital download, vinyl
[upper-alpha 1] 23 [upper-alpha 2]
Blackout
  • Released: July 28, 2023
  • Label: Better Noise
  • Formats: CD, digital download, vinyl
9831

Extended plays

Singles

Title[ citation needed ]YearPeak chart positionsAlbum
US Air.
[35]
US Main.
[36]
US Rock
[37]
US. Hard Digi.
"My Fight"2013From Ashes to New EP
"I Will Show You"2014
"Downfall"2015Day One
"Through It All"3464111
"Same Old Story"2016
"Lost and Alone"24
"The Last Time"
(featuring Deuce)
"Breaking Now"30
"Crazy"201823345The Future
"My Name"
"Finally See"Non-album singles
"Broken"3712The Future
"Make Everything Ok"Non-album singles
"Light It Up"
"The Future"The Future
"Pray for Me"Non-album singles
"Panic"202048117Panic
"What I Get"
"Bulletproof"
"Scars That I'm Hiding"
(solo or featuring Anders Fridén)
4116
"Heartache"20221Blackout
"The Retaliators (21 Bullets)"
(The Retaliators featuring Asking Alexandria, Mötley Crüe, Ice Nine Kills and From Ashes to New)
4715The Retaliators
"Until We Break"
(featuring Matty Mullins)
23Blackout
"Hate Me Too"2023228
"Nightmare"2746
"Armageddon"
"Thriller" (with No Resolve)Non-album singles
"Barely Breathing" (solo or feat. Chrissy Costanza)2024121Blackout
"One Foot In the Grave" (feat. Aaron Pauley)

Music videos

Title[ citation needed ]YearDirectorAlbum
"Stay This Way"2013David B. GodinFrom Ashes to New EP
"Through It All"2015Jim FosterDay One
"Lost and Alone"2016Un­known
"Breaking Now"Orie McGinness
"Lost and Alone"
(Alternative Version)
2017Jim Foster
"Crazy"2018Raul GonzoThe Future
"Broken"Patrick Tohill
"My Name"2019Josh Adams
"Every Second"
(featuring Eva Under Fire)
Robyn AugustNon-album single
"Panic"2020Josiah MoorePanic
"Scars That I'm Hiding"
(featuring Anders Fridén)
Un­known
"Bulletproof"
"Light Up the Sky"2021Clint TustinQuarantine Chronicles Vol. 2
"Wait For Me"
(featuring Trevor McNevan)
JosiahXQuarantine Chronicles Vol. 3
"Heartache"2022Blackout
"Until We Break"
(featuring Matty Mullins)
Eric DiCarlo
"Nightmare"2023JosiahX
"Hate Me Too"
"Hate Me Too"
(Alternative Version)
Michael Lombardi
"Armageddon"Eric DiCarlo
"Monster in Me" Jensen Noen
"Thriller"Drake WheltonNon-album singles
"Barely Breathing"
(featuring Chrissy Costanza)
2024JosiahXBlackout
"One Foot In the Grave"
(featuring Aaron Pauley)

Notes

  1. "Panic" did not enter the US Billboard Hot 200, but peaked at number 69 on the US Top Album Sales chart. [32]
  2. "Panic" did not enter the UK Rock & Metal Albums Chart, but peaked at number 68 on the UK Albums Downloads Chart. [33]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Papa Roach</span> American rock band

Papa Roach is an American rock band from Vacaville, California, formed in 1993. The original lineup consisted of lead vocalist Jacoby Shaddix, guitarist Jerry Horton, drummer Dave Buckner, bassist Will James, and trombonist Ben Luther.

<i>Ashes of the Wake</i> 2004 studio album by Lamb of God

Ashes of the Wake is the fourth studio album and first major-label release by American heavy metal band Lamb of God, released in 2004 via Epic Records. The album debuted at number 27 on the Billboard 200, selling 35,000 copies in its first week and was rated by Guitar World as the 49th greatest Guitar Album of all Time. This album also was rated by Metal Hammer as the 5th greatest Metal Album of The 21st Century. The album was inspired by the events that took place during the war in Iraq with songs such as "Ashes of the Wake", "Now You've Got Something to Die For", "One Gun" and "The Faded Line". The quote at the beginning of "Omerta" is a paraphrase of the Sicilian Mafia's code of silence. As of August 2010, Ashes of the Wake has sold 398,000 copies in the United States. Ten years after its release, as of 2014, sales have topped 400,000 copies sold and is Lamb of God’s best-selling record. The album was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America in February 2016.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Red (band)</span> American Christian rock band

Red is an American Christian rock band from Nashville, Tennessee, formed in 2002 by brothers guitarist Anthony Armstrong and bassist Randy Armstrong, with lead vocalist Michael Barnes. The band's first lineup also consisted of drummer Andrew Hendrix and guitarist Jasen Rauch. Currently, the lineup has consisted of the core trio of the Armstrong brothers and Barnes, along with drummer Brian Medeiros.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Asking Alexandria</span> English rock band

Asking Alexandria are an English rock band formed in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and now based in York, North Yorkshire, consisting of guitarist Cameron Liddell, drummer James Cassells, vocalist Danny Worsnop, and bassist Sam Bettley.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Texas Hippie Coalition</span> American heavy metal band

Texas Hippie Coalition is an American heavy metal band from Denison, Texas.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Gemini Syndrome</span> American alternative metal band

Gemini Syndrome is an American alternative metal band formed in 2010 in Los Angeles. The band currently consists of vocalist Aaron Nordstrom, drummer Brian Steele Medina, bassist Alessandro "(AP)" Paveri, and guitarist Miguel "Meegs" Rascon.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Voices (Alice in Chains song)</span> 2013 single by Alice in Chains

"Voices" is a song by the American rock band Alice in Chains and the third single from their fifth studio album, The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here (2013). Guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell takes lead vocals on the song. The single premiered exclusively on USA Today website on July 26, 2013, and was released to radio stations on July 29, 2013. "Voices" peaked at No. 3 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Tracks, and stayed on the chart for 20 weeks. It also peaked at No. 18 on the Rock Airplay chart.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">We Are Harlot</span> British hard rock band

We Are Harlot, often shortened to just Harlot, is a hard rock supergroup organized by singer Danny Worsnop, of Asking Alexandria, and Jeff George, who was formerly Sebastian Bach's guitarist. The lineup also includes bassist Brian Weaver from Silvertide and drummer Bruno Agra formerly of Revolution Renaissance. Formed in 2011, they released their first single titled "Denial" in 2014 and released their self-titled debut album in 2015, which debuted in US and UK charts and sold 5,000 copies in the US in its first week.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Fit for an Autopsy</span> American deathcore band

Fit for an Autopsy is an American deathcore band from Jersey City, New Jersey, formed in 2008. The band consists of guitarists Pat Sheridan, Will Putney and Tim Howley, drummer Josean Orta, vocalist Joe Badolato, and bassist Peter "Blue" Spinazola. They are currently signed to Nuclear Blast and have released six studio albums since formation.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nothing More</span> American rock band

Nothing More is an American rock band from San Antonio, Texas. Formed in 2003, the band spent much of the 2000s recording independent albums and struggling to maintain a steady lineup or attract record label interest. Towards the end of the decade, the band's long-time drummer, Jonny Hawkins, decided to switch to being the band's frontman and lead vocalist, stabilizing the band's core lineup along with other long-time members Mark Vollelunga (guitar) and Daniel Oliver (bass). The band self-funded and recorded their fourth studio album, Nothing More, over the course of three years and used it to gain the attention of Eleven Seven Music record label, who signed the band to a five album record contract upon hearing it. The album became the band's breakthrough release in 2014, with multiple charting singles, including "This is the Time (Ballast)", which hit number 1 on the Mediabase Active Rock chart and number 2 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart, and "Mr. MTV", "Jenny" and "Here's to the Heartache" all charting in the top 15 of both charts.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Prophets of Rage</span> American rap rock band

Prophets of Rage was an American rap rock supergroup. Formed in 2016, the group consisted of three members of Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave, two members of Public Enemy, and rapper B-Real of Cypress Hill. The band disbanded in 2019, following the reuniting of Rage Against the Machine. During its three-year existence, Prophets of Rage released one EP and one full-length studio album.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Stage (song)</span> 2016 single by Avenged Sevenfold

"The Stage" is a song by American heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold. It was released on 13 October 2016, as the first single from their studio album of the same name.

<i>The Stage</i> (album) 2016 studio album by Avenged Sevenfold

The Stage is the seventh studio album by American heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold. It was released on October 28, 2016, through Capitol Records, their only release through the label. It is the first Avenged Sevenfold album to feature drummer Brooks Wackerman, who joined the band in late 2014 but was not revealed as Arin Ilejay's official replacement until Ilejay's departure in 2015, because the band wanted to "make sure that it was a correct fit".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ded (band)</span> American nu metal band

Ded is an American nu metal band from Tempe, Arizona made up of members from Greeley Estates and Man Made Machine. The band released its debut track "FMFY" in December 2016 with production by John Feldmann. Ded followed up with its first radio single "Anti-Everything" on February 3, 2017 with an exclusive premiere on Sirius XM Octane.

<i>The Sin and the Sentence</i> 2017 studio album by Trivium

The Sin and the Sentence is the eighth studio album by American heavy metal band Trivium. It was released on October 20, 2017, through Roadrunner Records and was produced by Josh Wilbur. The album is the first to feature fifth drummer Alex Bent, who replaced drummer Paul Wandtke. With the release of the album's title track, this album would also mark the return of frontman Matt Heafy's screaming vocals since the band's 2013 album Vengeance Falls, which were completely absent from the band's previous album Silence in the Snow due to an injury which caused Heafy to blow out his voice.

"Crazy" is a song by American rock band From Ashes to New. It was their first single off of their second album The Future. It peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs chart in July 2018.

<i>The Future</i> (From Ashes to New album) 2018 studio album by From Ashes to New

The Future is the second studio album by American rock band From Ashes to New. The album was released on April 20, 2018. It is the first studio album by the band after the departure of lead vocalist Chris Musser and drummer Tim D'Onofrio, introducing Danny Case and Mat Madiro as the new vocalist and drummer. Promotional singles for the album, "Crazy" and "Broken", were released before the official album release.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Hu</span> Mongolian folk metal band

The Hu is a Mongolian folk metal band formed in 2016. Incorporating traditional Mongolian instrumentation, including the morin khuur, the tovshuur, and throat singing, the band calls their style of music "hunnu rock", a term inspired by the Xiongnu, an ancient tribal confederation of uncertain origins, known as Hünnü in Mongolia. Some of the band's lyrics include old Mongolian war cries and poetry in the Mongolian language.

"Panic" is a song by American rock band From Ashes to New. It was their first single off of their third studio album Panic. It peaked on the Billboard Hard Rock Digital Song Sales chart at number 7 in May 2020, and at 11 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs chart in 2020.

<i>Panic</i> (From Ashes to New album) 2020 studio album by From Ashes to New

Panic is the third studio album by American rock band From Ashes to New. It was released on August 28, 2020. The first single, "Panic", released ahead of the album in April 2020, and has since peaked in the top 20 of the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs chart.

References

  1. "From Ashes To New Chart History". Billboard . Retrieved September 3, 2018.
  2. 1 2 3 "From Ashes to New - Biography & History - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
  3. Roques, Alice. "INTERVIEW: FROM ASHES TO NEW". Rock Revolt Magazine. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
  4. "Day One". iTunes. February 26, 2016.
  5. FATN [@FromAshestoNew] (November 18, 2016). "The 'Day One' digital deluxe version is officially out now! iTunes: Stream:…" (Tweet). Retrieved October 31, 2017 via Twitter.
  6. WWEMusic (December 6, 2016). "WWE 205 Live - Hail The Crown feat. From Ashes to New (Official Theme)" . Retrieved October 31, 2017 via YouTube.
  7. "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.
  8. Andrew Wendowski (February 6, 2018). "From Ashes To New Announce New Vocalist Danny Case". Loudwire.
  9. SethM (February 6, 2018). "FROM ASHES TO NEW RETURN WITH REVAMPED LINEUP, NEW SONG 'CRAZY'!". Loudwire.
  10. Lewry, Fraser (October 4, 2019). "The Hu release new version of Yuve Yuve Yu with English vocal from Danny Case". Metal Hammer . Retrieved December 14, 2019.
  11. Jackie Cular (May 29, 2015). "All Access Q&A with From Ashes to New at Rock on the Range". All Access Music.
  12. wookubus (April 15, 2019). "From Ashes To New's Danny Case On Rapping In Nü Metal: "I Don't Think There Were Enough Bands That Did It"". The PRP. Retrieved May 10, 2023. While many of the genre's pioneering acts moved away from it, nü metal/rap metal revivalists From Ashes To New freely indulge in having rap verses included within their style of relatively heavy music.
  13. Sarah Murphy (February 19, 2016). "From Ashes to New 'Day One' (album stream)". Exclaim!.
  14. Ken (November 13, 2015). "From Ashes To New Release Music Video for "Through It All"". HighWire Daze. Archived from the original on February 19, 2016. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
  15. Liz Ramanand (May 13, 2015). "Vamps Rock New York City With Like a Storm and From Ashes to New". Loudwire.
  16. Tom Murphy (November 10, 2015). "From Ashes to New Turns Into a Real Band, Thanks to Social Media". Westword.
  17. "Interview – Matt Brandyberry Of From Ashes To New". Cryptic Rock. April 13, 2015.
  18. David Jeffries. "From Ashes to New|Biography & History". AllMusic.
  19. Liz Ramanand (May 23, 2014). "Twelve Foot Ninja Kick Things Into High Gear in New York City". Loudwire.
  20. 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.
  21. Curt Miller (July 11, 2015). "The Mythical Phoenix Fully Embodied: An Exclusive Interview With From Ashes To New". knac.com.
  22. Kelly Geist (January 18, 2016). "From Ashes to New Vocalist Matt Brandyberry". National Rock Review. Archived from the original on February 1, 2016. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
  23. SethM (January 9, 2015). "Interview with From Ashes to New, a band you need the check out today!". ZTPMag. Archived from the original on August 13, 2017. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
  24. Curt Miller (July 11, 2015). "The Mythical Phoenix Fully Embodied: An Exclusive Interview With From Ashes To New". KNAC.COM. Archived from the original on July 22, 2016. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
  25. "From Ashes to New: Billboard 200". Billboard.com. Retrieved November 13, 2018.
  26. "From Ashes to New: Alternative Albums". Billboard.com. Retrieved November 13, 2018.
  27. "From Ashes to New: Hard Rock Albums". Billboard.com. Retrieved November 13, 2018.
  28. "From Ashes to New: Independent Albums". Billboard.com. Retrieved November 13, 2018.
  29. "From Ashes to New: Top Rock Albums". Billboard.com. Retrieved November 13, 2018.
  30. Ashes to New "Blackout" (select "Charts" tab). swisscharts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved August 7, 2023.{{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  31. "Discography From Ashes to New". Official Charts . Retrieved August 7, 2023.
  32. "From Ashes to New Chart History (Top Album Sales)". Billboard . Retrieved August 7, 2023.
  33. "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. August 7, 2023. Retrieved August 7, 2023.
  34. Bryan Joe Corder. "From Ashes to New Drop 'Quarantine Chronicles Vol. 1' EP Featuring Johnny 3 Tears" . Retrieved June 25, 2021.
  35. "From Ashes to New: Rock Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
  36. "From Ashes to New: Mainstream Rock Songs". Billboard. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
  37. "From Ashes to New: Hot Rock & Alternative Songs". Billboard. Retrieved July 1, 2020.