The History:
From The Ashes formed in Melbourne in late 2005. Mike (drums) and Jiz (guitar) had been writing tunes together for several years when they were contacted by Hank, an ex-Adelaide singer, who was searching for a project with a fresh musical direction. Their mutual love of unique bands, including The Mars Volta, Radiohead, Queens Of The Stone Age and legendary rock acts such as Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and Elvis Costello, combined with their desire to create a unique & original sound, led them to form an instant bond which has evolved into an explosive & prolific songwriting partnership. After exhaustive months of searching Melbourne for a bass player, they finally found one in the form of Lachie, who has added his distinctive tone and melodic sensibilities to perfectly complement the band's style.
With a wealth of live experience (members' previous incarnations include Bugdust (Vic), 7zark7 (Qld), Mothdust (SA) & Ground (Vic) respectively), the members have played alongside the likes of The Tea Party, Grinspoon, Regurgitator, Pre-Shrunk, Front End Loader, You Am I, Shihad, Magic Dirt, Skunkhour & Frankenbok, in all corners of Australia at ungodly hours of the day & night.
The Sound:
From The Ashes is the hybrid of an incredibly diverse set of influences. Each member contributes his own musical flavour to create a unique blend of textured, hi-fidelity, progressive rock. Lurking just below the surface of the cracking guitars, intense melodic vocals and pounding rhythm section are lush orchestral arrangements and swirling electronica, which elevate the music beyond old-fashioned rock n' roll. However, despite this focus on multi-layered composition, the songs retain a melodic sensibility which make them accessible to a broad audience.
The Goal:
In addition to its pub rock roots and various fleeting fashion-rock obessesions, Australia's music scene possesses new, original artistic talent which can hold a candle to any international recording artist. From The Ashes are single-minded about creating music which entrances live audiences and enraptures listeners.
If you wish to contact From the Ashes, please call Hank on (+61) (0)409 978 206 or email the band at [email protected]
We're currently recording our debut album with renowned Australian producer Forrester Savell. The two tracks on our page are pre-release versions of tracks. Visit his page to hear samples of his previous work.
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