From Ashes to New
From Ashes to New is an American nu metal band from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The band's lineup frequently shifted in its early years, musician Matt Brandyberry being the founding and sole constant member of the group. The band has released three studio albums, Day One (2016), The Future (2018), and Panic (2020). They have found moderate success with some 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.[1]
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2013–present |
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| Website | fromashestonew |
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 has also recorded a song with CFO$, "Hail the Crown", the main theme song for 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 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.[12][16][17][18]
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. [19][20][21][22][23]
Band members
Current
- Danny Case – lead vocals (2017–present)
- Matt Brandyberry – rap vocals, keyboards, synthesizers, programming (2013–present), clean vocals (2017), bass, rhythm guitar (2017–present), lead guitar (2013)
- Lance Dowdle – lead guitar, bass (2015–present)
- Mat Madiro – drums, percussion (2017–present)
Former
- Jon-Mikel Valudes – drums, percussion (2013–2014)
- Dan Kecki – lead guitar (2013–2015)
- Garrett Russell – bass (2013–2015)
- Chris Musser – clean vocals (2013–2017)
- Branden Kreider – rhythm guitar, unclean vocals (2013–2017), bass (2015–2017)
- Tim D'onofrio – drums, percussion (2014–2017)
Timeline
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US [24] | US Alt. [25] | US Hard [26] | US Indie [27] | US Rock [28] | ||
| Day One |
| 53 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 6 |
| The Future |
| 163 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 38 |
| Panic |
| — | — | 23 | — | — |
Extended plays
- From Ashes to New (2013)
- Downfall (EP) (2015)
- Quarantine Chronicles, Vol. 1 (2021)[29]
- Quarantine Chronicles, Vol. 2 (2021)
- Quarantine Chronicles, Vol. 3 (2021)
Singles
| Title[citation needed] | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Air. [30] | US Main. [31] | US Rock [32] | US. Hard Digi. | |||
| "My Fight" | 2013 | — | — | — | — | From Ashes to New EP |
| "I Will Show You" | 2014 | — | — | — | — | |
| "Downfall" | 2015 | — | — | — | — | Day One |
| "Through It All" | 34 | 6 | 41 | 11 | ||
| "Same Old Story" | 2016 | — | — | — | — | |
| "Lost and Alone" | — | 24 | — | — | ||
| "The Last Time" (featuring Deuce) | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Breaking Now" | — | 30 | — | — | ||
| "Crazy" | 2018 | 23 | 3 | 45 | — | The Future |
| "My Name" | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Finally See" | — | — | — | — | — | |
| "Broken" | 37 | 12 | — | — | The Future | |
| "Make Everything Ok" | — | — | — | — | — | |
| "Light It Up" | — | — | — | — | ||
| "The Future" | — | — | — | — | The Future | |
| "Pray for Me" | — | — | — | — | — | |
| "Panic" | 2020 | 48 | 11 | — | 7 | Panic |
| "What I Get" | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Bulletproof" | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Scars That I'm Hiding" (solo or featuring Anders Fridén) | 41 | 16 | — | — | ||
| "Heartache" | 2022 | — | — | — | 1 | TBA |
| "The Retaliators (21 Bullets)" (The Retaliators featuring Asking Alexandria, Mötley Crüe, Ice Nine Kills and From Ashes to New) | — | 15 | — | — | The Retaliators | |
| "Until We Break" (featuring Matty Mullins) | — | — | — | 23 | TBA | |
| "Nightmare" | 2023 | — | — | — | — | TBA |
Music videos
| Title[citation needed] | 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 |
| "Lost and Alone" | 2016 | Unknown | |
| "Breaking Now" | Orie McGinness | ||
| "Lost and Alone" (Alternative Version) | 2017 | Jim Foster | |
| "Crazy" | 2018 | Raul Gonzo | The Future |
| "Broken" | Patrick Tohill | ||
| "My Name" | 2019 | Josh Adams | |
| "Every Second" (featuring Eva Under Fire) | Robyn August | Non-album single | |
| "Panic" | 2020 | Josiah Moore | Panic |
| "Scars That I'm Hiding" (featuring Anders Fridén) | Unknown | ||
| "Bulletproof" | |||
| "Light Up the Sky" | 2021 | Clint Tustin | Quarantine Chronicles Vol. 2 |
| "Wait For Me" (featuring Trevor McNevan) | JosiahX | Quarantine Chronicles Vol. 3 | |
| "Heartache" | 2022 | TBA | |
| "Until We Break" (featuring Matty Mullins) | Eric DiCarlo | ||
| "Nightmare" | 2023 | TBA |
References
- ^ "From Ashes To New Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
- ^ a b c "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. February 26, 2016.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Jackie Cular (May 29, 2015). "All Access Q&A with From Ashes to New at Rock on the Range". All Access Music.
- ^ a b 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). . HighWire Daze. Archived from the original on February 19, 2016. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
- ^ 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). . ZTPMag. Archived from the original on August 13, 2017. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
- ^ Curt Miller (July 11, 2015). "The Mythical Phoenix Fully Embodied: An Exclusive Interview With From Ashes To New". KNAC.COM. from the original on July 22, 2016. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
- ^ "From Ashes to New: Billboard 200". Billboard.com. Retrieved November 13, 2018.
- ^ "From Ashes to New: Alternative Albums". Billboard.com. Retrieved November 13, 2018.
- ^ "From Ashes to New: Hard Rock Albums". Billboard.com. Retrieved November 13, 2018.
- ^ "From Ashes to New: Independent Albums". Billboard.com. Retrieved November 13, 2018.
- ^ "From Ashes to New: Top Rock Albums". Billboard.com. Retrieved November 13, 2018.
- ^ Bryan Joe Corder. "From Ashes to New Drop 'Quarantine Chronicles Vol. 1' EP Featuring Johnny 3 Tears". Retrieved June 25, 2021.
- ^ "From Ashes to New: Rock Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
- ^ "From Ashes to New: Mainstream Rock Songs". Billboard. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
- ^ "From Ashes to New: Hot Rock & Alternative Songs". Billboard. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
External links
- Official website