From Ashes to New

From Ashes to New
From Ashes to New in 2024
From Ashes to New in 2024
Background information
OriginElizabethtown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Genres
Works
Years active2013–present
Labels
Members
  • Matt Brandyberry
  • Lance Dowdle
  • Mat Madiro
  • Danny Case
  • Jimmy Bennett
Past members
  • Branden "Boo" Kreider
  • Chris Musser
  • Tim D'onofrio
  • Dan Kecki
  • Garrett Russell
  • Jon-Mikel Valudes
Websitefromashestonew.com

From Ashes to New is an American rock band from Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. The band's lineup frequently shifted in its early years, with musician Matt Brandyberry being the founding and sole constant member of the group. The band has released five studio albums, Day One, The Future, Panic, Blackout and Reflections. They have found success with many 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. Their singles "Nightmare", "Until We Break", "Hate Me Too", and "Armageddon", from the album Blackout, have earned them success as well.[1]

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 also recorded a song with CFO$, "Hail the Crown", the main theme song for the professional wrestling program 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, formerly from Trivium, 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]

On July 25, 2025, the band released "New Disease" from their upcoming album Reflections. Rap vocalist, Matt Brandyberry, says of the songs theme, "Every day there's a new wave of people going out of their way to be recognized no matter the cost. We are hypnotized by our vices...we will kill ourselves to be noticed."[11]

Musical style and influences

From Ashes to New performing at Rock im Park in 2016

From Ashes to New has been described as rap metal,[12][13] nu metal,[14][15] rap rock,[2] and alternative metal.[16] The band's music also features elements of genres such as alternative rock, punk rock, hard rock, heavy metal, hip hop, electronicore, and electronica.[17][18][19][20]

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, and Papa Roach.[21][22][23][24][25]

Band members

Current

  • Matt Brandyberry – rap vocals, keyboards, synthesizers, programming (2013–present); clean vocals (2017); bass, rhythm guitar (2017–2025); unclean vocals (2020–present)
  • Lance Dowdle – lead guitar, bass (2015–present)
  • Mat Madiro – drums, percussion (2017–present, touring 2016)
  • Danny Case – lead vocals (2017–present)
  • Jimmy Bennett – rhythm guitar, bass (2025–present, touring 2023–2025)

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

  • Day One (2016)
  • The Future (2018)
  • Panic (2020)
  • Blackout (2023)
  • Reflections (2026)

References

  1. ^ "From Ashes To New Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
  2. ^ a b c "From Ashes to New - Biography & History - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
  3. ^ Roques, Alice. "INTERVIEW: FROM ASHES TO NEW". Rock Revolt Magazine. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
  4. ^ "Day One". iTunes. February 26, 2016. Archived from the original on December 12, 2015.
  5. ^ FATN [@FromAshestoNew] (November 18, 2016). "The 'Day One' digital deluxe version is officially out now! iTunes: Stream:…" (Tweet). Retrieved October 31, 2017 – via Twitter.
  6. ^ WWEMusic (December 6, 2016). "WWE 205 Live - Hail The Crown feat. From Ashes to New (Official Theme)". Retrieved October 31, 2017 – via YouTube.
  7. ^ "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.
  8. ^ Andrew Wendowski (February 6, 2018). "From Ashes To New Announce New Vocalist Danny Case". Loudwire. Archived from the original on May 30, 2023. Retrieved February 6, 2018.
  9. ^ SethM (February 6, 2018). "FROM ASHES TO NEW RETURN WITH REVAMPED LINEUP, NEW SONG 'CRAZY'!". Loudwire.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ "FROM ASHES TO NEW Releases New Song 'New Disease'". Blabbermouth. July 25, 2025. Retrieved July 25, 2025.
  12. ^ Jackie Cular (May 29, 2015). "All Access Q&A with From Ashes to New at Rock on the Range". All Access Music. Archived from the original on February 20, 2016. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
  13. ^ wookubus (April 15, 2019). "From Ashes To New's Danny Case On Rapping In Nü Metal: "I Don't Think There Were Enough Bands That Did It"". The PRP. Retrieved May 10, 2023. While many of the genre's pioneering acts moved away from it, nü metal/rap metal revivalists From Ashes To New freely indulge in having rap verses included within their style of relatively heavy music.
  14. ^ Sarah Murphy (February 19, 2016). "From Ashes to New 'Day One' (album stream)". Exclaim!.
  15. ^ Ken (November 13, 2015). "From Ashes To New Release Music Video for "Through It All"". HighWire Daze. Archived from the original on February 19, 2016. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
  16. ^ Liz Ramanand (May 13, 2015). "Vamps Rock New York City With Like a Storm and From Ashes to New". Loudwire.
  17. ^ Tom Murphy (November 10, 2015). "From Ashes to New Turns Into a Real Band, Thanks to Social Media". Westword.
  18. ^ "Interview – Matt Brandyberry Of From Ashes To New". Cryptic Rock. April 13, 2015.
  19. ^ David Jeffries. "From Ashes to New|Biography & History". AllMusic.
  20. ^ Liz Ramanand (May 23, 2014). "Twelve Foot Ninja Kick Things Into High Gear in New York City". Loudwire.
  21. ^ 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.
  22. ^ Curt Miller (July 11, 2015). "The Mythical Phoenix Fully Embodied: An Exclusive Interview With From Ashes To New". knac.com.
  23. ^ Kelly Geist (January 18, 2016). "From Ashes to New Vocalist Matt Brandyberry". National Rock Review. Archived from the original on February 1, 2016. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
  24. ^ SethM (January 9, 2015). "Interview with From Ashes to New, a band you need the check out today!". ZTPMag. Archived from the original on August 13, 2017. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
  25. ^ Curt Miller (July 11, 2015). "The Mythical Phoenix Fully Embodied: An Exclusive Interview With From Ashes To New". KNAC.COM. Archived from the original on July 22, 2016. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
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