From Ashes To New

About From Ashes To New

From Ashes to New came out of Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 2013, which isn't exactly a hotbed of musical innovation but apparently gave these guys enough to work with. The original lineup centered around Matt Brandyberry, who handled vocals and production, alongside vocalist Chris Musser, guitarist Tim D'Onofrio, and a rhythm section that would see more turnover than a mall retail store.

They built their sound around that mid-2010s blend of rap vocals, screamed choruses, and chunky metalcore riffing that was having a moment. Think of it as nu-metal's younger cousin who grew up on both Linkin Park and whatever was topping rock radio in 2014. The approach worked well enough to get them signed to Eleven Seven Music before they'd even released a proper album.

Their debut, "Day One," dropped in 2016 and did exactly what it needed to do. Tracks like "Through It All" and "Breaking Now" got them onto rock radio playlists and opened doors for tours with everyone from Five Finger Death Punch to Sevendust. The production was polished enough for mainstream rock stations but kept enough edge to not alienate the Warped Tour crowd.

Then came the lineup changes. Musser left in 2017, which could've derailed things entirely since he handled the melodic vocals. Instead, they brought in Danny Case, and somehow it worked. "The Future," their 2018 sophomore effort, actually improved on the formula. Songs like "Crazy" and "Blind" showed more range than the debut, and Case's voice gave them a cleaner, more versatile sound on the singing parts while Brandyberry kept doing his rap-rock thing.

More changes followed because apparently stability isn't their strong suit. Brandyberry himself left in 2020, taking his vision for the band with him. Or so you'd think. The remaining members regrouped with Case now fronting the operation alongside new screamer Garrett Russel from Silent Planet, which was an interesting get. They released "Panic" in 2020 and "Blackout" in 2022, continuing to mine that same vein of radio-ready hard rock with hip-hop inflections.

The thing about From Ashes to New is they've never pretended to reinvent anything. They found a lane between Breaking Benjamin's melodic heaviness and Hollywood Undead's rap-rock without the party vibe, and they've stuck to it. The revolving door of members hasn't really changed their core sound, which either speaks to a strong musical identity or a pretty narrow formula, depending on how generous you're feeling.

These days they're still touring, still releasing music, and still landing on rock radio with reasonable frequency. They've built a solid fanbase in that space where active rock radio, festival circuits, and streaming playlists overlap. Not superstars, not struggling, just a working band doing their thing.

Their shows hit hard and fast. Brandyberry works the crowd with genuine intensity rather than spectacle, and people respond by matching that energy. Mosh pits form quickly and maintain that kind of purposeful chaos their music demands. They're tight, they don't waste time, and the room feels like it matters to them.

Known for Madness, Broken Hands, Lost It All, Don't Forget, Panic

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