Ashes Remain is an American Christian rock band, formed in 2001 and based in Baltimore, Maryland. The band was founded by Josh Smith and Ryan Nalepa. While they released two albums in their first six years, the band is popularly known for its third album, What I've Become, which was released in 2011. They have released four albums, Lose the Alibis (2003), Last Day Breathing (2007), What I've Become (2011), and Let the Light In (2017), two EPs, Red Devotion (2009) and Christmas EP (2012) and two non-album singles, "Separated" (2004) and "Here For a Reason" (2014).
Ashes Remain is from Baltimore, Maryland,[1] where Josh Smith of Florida[1] and Ryan Nalepa met at River Valley Ranch, a summer youth camp during worship services.[2] They prayed about forming a band, which they did when the opportunity arose for Smith to become worship leader at a church.[2] This church was just minutes from Nalepa's home, so this facilitated the band's creation.[2] The other members of the band, which comprised Rob Tahan, Jonathan Hively and Ben Kirk, were not added until some years later.[2] In the summer of 2003, Ashes Remain released their first independent record, Lose the Alibis. According to the band, the album moved around 2,000 copies in one year.[3]
On August 2, 2003, the band announced on their official website that they competed and won the "Philadelphia Regional Christian Artist Talent Search 2003". Later on, they went to Charlotte, NC for the next round of competition on September 24, 2003.
On February 17, 2004, Ashes Remain stated on their website that they will be interviewed on February 29, on Baltimore's 98 Rock. On March 13, 2004, they stated on their website that their live DVD had gone into post production, and they had already started working on their second album.
On September 4, 2004, bass guitar player Ben Ogden left the group, and hand-picked Jon Hively as the band's new bassist before leaving. Lose the Alibis was followed by Last Day Breathing on March 13, 2007 and the Red DevotionEP on July 22, 2009. In early 2010, Ashes Remain signed with Fair Trade Services. Ashes Remain has been together for ten years as of 2011.[1] Their album What I've Become was made "from the perspective of feeling like there's no hope but finding out that there really is."[2] The band feels that the "journey from dark to light isn't overnight and sometimes has to be traveled many times, but it's a journey the band is familiar with and feels called to travel with its fans."[2] They have widespread appeal and their songs are played on CCM and Christian Rock and Rap stations around the country. Ashes Remain toured with Fireflight on the Stay Close Tour in early 2012.[4]
On November 14, the band announced their release of their Christmas EP on Facebook, which was released on November 20. They announced that the song off of the album "Gift Of Love" will be the band's new single and was available for free download on December 12.[5]
Rob Tahan – lead guitar, backing vocals (2001–present)
Jon Hively – bass guitar, backing vocals (2004–present)
Former membersedit
Ben Ogden – bass guitar (2001–2004)
Referencesedit
^ abcCummings, Tony (November 23, 2011). "Ashes Remain: The band from Baltimore with a message of hope for troubled times". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved May 1, 2012.
^ abcdefMatthews, Kent (January 12, 2012). "Music: Ashes Remain journeys from loss to hope". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved April 30, 2012.
^. Ashesremain.com. Archived from the original on August 26, 2014. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
^Vaughan, Patty (March 30, 2012). "Christian tour comes to Greenville". The Greenville Advocate. Retrieved April 30, 2012.
^"Ashes Remain - We have teamed up with our friends at Air 1". Facebook.com. Retrieved February 15, 2015.
^"Ashes Remain - Posts". Facebook. Retrieved October 26, 2017.
^ abBillboard (2011). "What I've Become - Ashes Remain Album Charts". AllMusic. Retrieved April 26, 2012.
^"Ashes Remain Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
^"Ashes Remain Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
^"Ashes Remain - Christian Songs". Billboard. Retrieved October 3, 2022.
^"Ashes Remain - Christian Adult Contemporary". Billboard. Retrieved October 3, 2022.
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Ashes Remain is an American Christian rock band formed in 2001 and based in Baltimore Maryland The band was founded by Josh Smith and Ryan Nalepa While they released two albums in their first six years the band is popularly known for its third album What I ve Become which was released in 2011 They have released four albums Lose the Alibis 2003 Last Day Breathing 2007 What I ve Become 2011 and Let the Light In 2017 two EPs Red Devotion 2009 and Christmas EP 2012 and two non album singles Separated 2004 and Here For a Reason 2014 Ashes RemainOfficial LogoBackground informationOriginBaltimore Maryland U S GenresChristian rock post grunge alternative rockYears active2001 2001 presentLabelsFair Trade Services BECMembersJosh Smith Ryan Nalepa Ben Kirk Rob Tahan Jon HivelyPast membersBen OgdenWebsitewww wbr ashesremain wbr com Contents 1 Background 2 Discography 2 1 Studio albums 2 2 Extended plays 2 3 Singles 2 4 Music videos 3 Members 3 1 Current members 3 2 Former members 4 References 5 External linksBackground editAshes Remain is from Baltimore Maryland 1 where Josh Smith of Florida 1 and Ryan Nalepa met at River Valley Ranch a summer youth camp during worship services 2 They prayed about forming a band which they did when the opportunity arose for Smith to become worship leader at a church 2 This church was just minutes from Nalepa s home so this facilitated the band s creation 2 The other members of the band which comprised Rob Tahan Jonathan Hively and Ben Kirk were not added until some years later 2 In the summer of 2003 Ashes Remain released their first independent record Lose the Alibis According to the band the album moved around 2 000 copies in one year 3 On August 2 2003 the band announced on their official website that they competed and won the Philadelphia Regional Christian Artist Talent Search 2003 Later on they went to Charlotte NC for the next round of competition on September 24 2003 On February 17 2004 Ashes Remain stated on their website that they will be interviewed on February 29 on Baltimore s 98 Rock On March 13 2004 they stated on their website that their live DVD had gone into post production and they had already started working on their second album On September 4 2004 bass guitar player Ben Ogden left the group and hand picked Jon Hively as the band s new bassist before leaving Lose the Alibis was followed by Last Day Breathing on March 13 2007 and the Red Devotion EP on July 22 2009 In early 2010 Ashes Remain signed with Fair Trade Services Ashes Remain has been together for ten years as of 2011 1 Their album What I ve Become was made from the perspective of feeling like there s no hope but finding out that there really is 2 The band feels that the journey from dark to light isn t overnight and sometimes has to be traveled many times but it s a journey the band is familiar with and feels called to travel with its fans 2 They have widespread appeal and their songs are played on CCM and Christian Rock and Rap stations around the country Ashes Remain toured with Fireflight on the Stay Close Tour in early 2012 4 On November 14 the band announced their release of their Christmas EP on Facebook which was released on November 20 They announced that the song off of the album Gift Of Love will be the band s new single and was available for free download on December 12 5 All of Me was released on August 15 2017 6 Let the Light In was released through BEC Recordings on October 27 2017 Discography editStudio albums edit Year Album EP Peak chart positions TopChristian TopHeatseekers 2003 Lose the Alibis Released June 2003 Label Self released Format CD 2007 Last Day Breathing Released March 13 2007 Label Self released Format CD Digital download 2011 What I ve Become Released August 23 2011 Label Fair Trade Services Format CD Digital download 25 7 18 7 2017 Let the Light In Released October 27 2017 Label BEC Recordings Format CD Digital download 36 8 11 9 Extended plays edit Year Album EP Peak chart positions TopChristian TopHeatseekers 2009 Red Devotion EP Released January 1 2009 Label Self released Format CD Digital download 2012 Christmas EP Released November 19 2012 Label Fair Trade Services Columbia Records Format Digital download Singles edit List of singles and peak chart positions Year Title Peak chart positions Certifications Album USChrist 10 US Christian AC 11 US Christian CHR US Christian Rock UK Christian Songs 12 2004 Broken Pieces Lose the Alibis 2011 Come Alive 2 What I ve Become Everything Good 17 16 21 2012 End of Me 14 2 On My Own 33 7 6 RIAA Gold 13 Keep Me Breathing 16 1 Change My Life 40 22 Unbroken 8 2014 Here for a Reason 20 Non album single Without You 34 What I ve Become 2017 All of Me 46 Let the Light In Rise On Fire 29 4 2018 All I Need 50 37 10 Captain 18 Music videos edit Save Me from Red Devotion End of Me from What I ve Become Unbroken from What I ve Become Members editCurrent members edit Josh Smith lead vocals 2001 present Ryan Nalepa rhythm guitar 2001 present Ben Kirk drums percussion 2001 present Rob Tahan lead guitar backing vocals 2001 present Jon Hively bass guitar backing vocals 2004 present Former members edit Ben Ogden bass guitar 2001 2004 References edit a b c Cummings Tony November 23 2011 Ashes Remain The band from Baltimore with a message of hope for troubled times Cross Rhythms Retrieved May 1 2012 a b c d e f Matthews Kent January 12 2012 Music Ashes Remain journeys from loss to hope Houston Chronicle Retrieved April 30 2012 Ashes Remain Ashesremain com Archived from the original on August 26 2014 Retrieved December 24 2016 Vaughan Patty March 30 2012 Christian tour comes to Greenville The Greenville Advocate Retrieved April 30 2012 Ashes Remain We have teamed up with our friends at Air 1 Facebook com Retrieved February 15 2015 Ashes Remain Posts Facebook Retrieved October 26 2017 a b Billboard 2011 What I ve Become Ashes Remain Album Charts AllMusic Retrieved April 26 2012 Ashes Remain Chart History Billboard Retrieved January 18 2018 Ashes Remain Chart History Billboard Retrieved January 18 2018 Ashes Remain Christian Songs Billboard Retrieved October 3 2022 Ashes Remain Christian Adult Contemporary Billboard Retrieved October 3 2022 Cross Rhythms weekly Christian music chart American certifications Ashes Remain Recording Industry Association of America Retrieved October 3 2022 External links editOfficial website nbsp News Release Tuesday Jesus Freak Hideout Interview Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Ashes Remain amp oldid 1154737631, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
