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From Ashes To New Bring the Apocalypse with ‘Blackout’
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From Ashes To New Bring the Apocalypse with ‘Blackout’

Today, Pennsylvania-based rap metal band, From Ashes To New, released a new concept album: Blackout. Musically, this new album sees the band continuing to refine the hybrid sound that sets them apart, while also building on the concepts found in their 2016 debut, Day One. If you’re someone who is looking for more of the band’s expert splicing of hard rock, metal, hip-hop, electronic and alternative music… you definitely need to give Blackout a few spins.  On the other hand, if you're new to the band, but love fresh-sounding music that can't be put into a neat little genre box... you also need to check this album out. After all, the album already has a Top 10-charting single (“Hate Me Too”), with another (“Nightmare”) well on its way.  Find the new album on Spotify,...
Listen to From Ashes To New’s New Single “Hate Me Too”
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Listen to From Ashes To New’s New Single “Hate Me Too”

From Ashes To New are back and will drop its highly anticipated new album this summer. BLACKOUT is set for release on July 28 via Better Noise Music. The band is turning heads with its high-energy mix of hard rock, nu-metal/hip-hop, electronic, and alternative influences. The new album serves as a prequel to their 2016 debut album, DAY ONE. The album was written during the pandemic and captures the distress of a pre-apocalyptic world that mirrors the frame of mind the world felt during the 2020 onset of COVID. What Can You Expect On BLACKOUT? Filled with heavy-driven music BLACKOUT includes previously released singles "Nightmare" and "Heartache." From Ashes To New teamed up with longtime collaborators and producers Grant McFarland and Carson Slovak. They helped to fine-tune...
Shinedown Releases Heartfelt “A Symptom Of Being Human” Music Video
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Shinedown Releases Heartfelt “A Symptom Of Being Human” Music Video

Versatile rockers Shinedown have dropped a new single, “A Symptom of Being Human.” Featured on their album Planet Zero, the accompanying music video is now available for streaming on YouTube. Shinedown was formed in 2001 out of Jacksonville, Florida. The band consists of Brent Smith (vocals), Zach Myers (guitar), Eric Bass (bass), and Barry Kerch (drums). They have sold over 10 million albums worldwide and have had numerous chart-topping hits, including “Save Me,” “If You Only Knew,” and “Second Chance.” Shinedown’s music often addresses themes of overcoming adversity and personal struggles, resonating with audiences around the world. Planet Zero Details Planet Zero is the seventh studio album by Shinedown and was released last summer. In addition to “A Symptom of Being H...
Get Ready to Rock with From Ashes To New’s “Nightmare”
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Get Ready to Rock with From Ashes To New’s “Nightmare”

From Ashes To New has come through with a gripping new single, "Nightmare". The track comes from the band's upcoming fourth album set for release set this summer via Better Noise Music. Dual vocalists, Matt Brandyberry and Danny Case's vocal prowess are on display as they blend heavy rock anthemic choruses with nu-metal/rap rock verses. Photo Credit: Credit: Jeremy Saffer "Nightmare" takes listeners on a journey through the emotions of betrayal and the nightmares that follow. The music video, directed by Josiahx (Disturbed, Miss May I), adds a haunting touch with an apocalyptic theme. “Betrayal is one of the deepest cuts,” says Case in a recent press release. “You build a connection with someone and then they turn into a stranger. The person you once cared for deeply is now your...
LISTEN: Viral Rock Version Of “All I Want For Christmas”
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LISTEN: Viral Rock Version Of “All I Want For Christmas”

After the abbreviated version went viral on Tik Tok, alt-rockers From Ashes To New have released the fully produced hard rock infused "All I Want For Christmas Is You". The Mariah Carey classic was originally released in 1994 and has become a holiday standard. After leaking a teaser for the cover song, From Ashes To New saw more than 900,000 views & 80,000 likes in just a few hours. The high-octane version is sure to inject some holiday spirit into hard rock music fans' holiday season. Frontman Matt Brandyberry gives some insight into the band's choices when it came to other song options. He also offers some insight into what we can expect in the new year. We always thought it would be sick to cover a Christmas song, but never did. We had some extra studio time and th...