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Claudia’s Ashes - NEW ALBUM OUT NOW!!!

NEW ALBUM "A VIOLENT METAMORPHOSIS" - OUT 5/20!!!

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THE NEW ALBUM "A VIOLENT METAMORPHOSIS", AVAILABLE NOW!!!
Use the "Buy Now" button below to order the new album. $12 - Price includes shipping and handling - CD's shipping now!
Track listing:
1. Seplophobia 2. A Violent Metamorphosis 3. Infection 4. Nothing Like You 5. Fire In Your Eyes 6. Exterminate 7. Watt Avenue Love Affair 8. His Name Is Heroin 9. In Exile 10. Slut

The voice of an angel. The voice of a demon.Those attending any of Northern California-based CLAUDIA'S ASHES' live rituals are often left torn deciding between the two, as frontwoman Stephanie Michelle's voice transitions seemlessly between ethereal singing and menancing metal growls. She moves, eyes closed, in a trance as her band churns out the heart of her music behind her. Sean "Bug" Flynn thrashes about, his fingers moving like fire over the fretboard of his guitar, while Kerry Fisher keeps the low-end fluid and precise.Since 2002, the music of Claudia's Ashes has slowly evolved into what it is today: dark, beautiful, unique. Although a one-woman project behind the scenes (Stephanie Michelle writes and records all of the music on her lonesome), Stephanie credits the newfound energy and life that has been inserted into her blend of goth, electronic and metal music to her live bandmates. The music iteself simply cannot be lumped into any on genre, as it encompasses a range of styles so as to make pin-pointing and labeling a difficult task. With soaring synths, crunchy industrial guitar riffs and melancholic vocals, it's no wonder that fans of several different musical genres adore this band. Covering topics such as lust, despair, heartbreak, horror and fantasy, the lyrics are just as brutally honest as the music.Word is spreading like wildfire. Although non-veterans in the music world, Claudia's Ashes has already been heard world-wide, with airplay extending from the Cave of Satyr nightclub in Amsterdam to the House Of Voodoo in San Francisco. With features in Twisted Dreams Magazine, Hard Rock Radio Live, and dozens of other independent radio, webzines and media outlets across the globe, it's hard to ignore the coming storm.Now with the arrival of 2007, the band is toiling hard with the introduction of the much anticipated sophomore follow-up to 2004's debut "Cold Autumn Nostalgia", entitled "A Violent Metamorphosis". Centered around change, the shedding of skin, and the breaking of personal chains, the album showcases the band's refreshing, charming new sound. With the lovelorn dance track "Fire In Your Eyes", to the harsh, cynical title track "A Violent Metamorphosis", to the in-your-face yet vulnerable anthem that is "Slut", the band's sophomore effort is one giant step forward from their previous work...and fans are paying attention."We don't have a huge budget. We are not rock stars. We are doing this all on our own, honestly, modestly. Nothing is polished. It's all raw, straight from the core of us," says Stephanie Michelle. "And we like it that way. We just want to make music. No fancy effects. No fluff. It is our expression, our artistic vision, our therapy. I don't know what I would do without music." Her words resound the same passion that can be heard within the music of Claudia's Ashes, one that is rare in a world full of MTV phonies and corporate sound-alikes.Now all they can do is look towards the future, instruments in hand, continuing to spread contagiously and becoming embraced by more with the passage of time.

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Member Since: 1/5/2005
Band Website: claudiasashes.com
Band Members:
Stephanie Michelle - Vox, Synth, Song Composition/Production

Bug - Guitar

Kzr - Bass

David Wright - Live Drums/Synth, Production

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vinyl sticker - made of high quality, durable vinyl. stick it anywhere! measure about 8 inches by 1 inch. $1.50. shipping is FREE on this item!

Influences: love. lust. decadence.
Sounds Like: Switchblade Symphony, Kidneythieves, Snake River Conspiracy, Diva Destruction, Lacuna Coil, i:scintilla, Collide, Kittie, Stolen Babies, Flyleaf
Record Label: Dark Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

To Our Loyal Fans, From Us (And YouTube):

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Posted by Claudia’s Ashes - NEW ALBUM OUT NOW!!! on Tue, 12 Aug 2008 07:39:00 PST

Stephanie’s Featured In The New Issue Of Fringe Mag!

Stephanie Michelle was chosen by the readers of Fringe Magazine as one of Sac's 5 HOTTEST musicians! Check out her interview on the Fringe Mag website by clicking here, or be sure to pick up your pape...
Posted by Claudia’s Ashes - NEW ALBUM OUT NOW!!! on Mon, 14 Jul 2008 06:15:00 PST

We’re Opening For OTEP In August And Have Cheap Tickets! Get ’Em NOW!!

We are proud to announce that we are opening for OTEP (one of Stephanie Michelle's personal idols) on August 6th at The Boardwalk in Sacramento! All-ages, too! It's going to be one helluva fucking sho...
Posted by Claudia’s Ashes - NEW ALBUM OUT NOW!!! on Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:54:00 PST

HELP US GET NOMINATED FOR A SAMMIE AWARD!

Every year, prominent Sacramento publication Sac News & Review hosts the SAMMIES (Sacramento-area music awards), dedicated to exposing the best of the best of our talented local musicians. This year, ...
Posted by Claudia’s Ashes - NEW ALBUM OUT NOW!!! on Wed, 04 Jun 2008 04:01:00 PST

ORDERS HAVE BEEN SHIPPED

Thanks to everybody who pre-ordered a CD! They were shipped yesterday so expect them in the mail this week. Please keep in mind that requests for autographed discs might take longer to get into the ma...
Posted by Claudia’s Ashes - NEW ALBUM OUT NOW!!! on Wed, 28 May 2008 05:11:00 PST

Want To Win A Copy Of Our New Album?

Be here this Friday, Sacramento...it's free and there will be drawings for our new album amongst many other kick-ass local bands...don't miss!Hosted By: THE CLUBWhen: Friday May 30, 2008 at 9:00 PMWhe...
Posted by Claudia’s Ashes - NEW ALBUM OUT NOW!!! on Wed, 28 May 2008 05:07:00 PST

NOW TAKING PRE-ORDERS FOR THE NEW ALBUM

NOW TAKING PRE-ORDERS FOR THE NEW ALBUM "A VIOLENT METAMORPHOSIS", RIGHT HERE!Use the "Buy Now" button below to pre-order the new album. First 20 people to pre-order "A Violent Metamorphosis" will als...
Posted by Claudia’s Ashes - NEW ALBUM OUT NOW!!! on Fri, 09 May 2008 04:26:00 PST

Goodies, Goodies, Goooooooodies...

I've spent the majority of this morning updating the Myspace...how do you guys like the new layout? Besides that, I am in a really nostalgic mood lately as the new album comes closer to it's release d...
Posted by Claudia’s Ashes - NEW ALBUM OUT NOW!!! on Tue, 06 May 2008 04:51:00 PST

"A Violent Metamorphosis" Set To Drop On May 20th...

After three long years of writing, recording, fine-tuning and playing shows, the album "A Violent Metamorphosis" will finally be released next month on May 20th! 10 tracks representing the new, unique...
Posted by Claudia’s Ashes - NEW ALBUM OUT NOW!!! on Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:24:00 PST

Thanks, New Merch, Album Updates...

BIG THANKS to everybody who came out last night! We made some new fans and had a great time (except for the whole liquid-eyeliner burning Stephanie's eyes out while onstage, that sucked). It was a big...
Posted by Claudia’s Ashes - NEW ALBUM OUT NOW!!! on Sun, 13 Apr 2008 12:53:00 PST