From Ashes to New

From Ashes to New is an American rock 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 four studio albums, Day One, The Future, Panic and Blackout. 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]

From Ashes to New
From Ashes to New in 2017
From Ashes to New in 2017
Background information
OriginLancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Genres
Years active2013–present
Labels
Members
  • Danny Case
  • Matt Brandyberry
  • Lance Dowdle
  • Mat Madiro
Past members
  • Branden "Boo" Kreider
  • Chris Musser
  • Tim D'onofrio
  • Dan Kecki
  • Garrett Russell
  • Jon-Mikel Valudes
Websitefromashestonew.com

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 performing at Rock im Park in 2016

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.[16][17][18][19]

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.[20][21][22][23][24]

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)

Touring musicians

  • Jimmy Bennett - guitar (2023–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
[25]		 US
Alt.
[26]		 US
Hard
[27]		 US
Indie
[28]		 US
Rock
[29]		 SWI
[30]		 UK Rock
[31]
Day One 53 4 2 5 6 — —
The Future
  • Released: April 20, 2018
  • Label: Better Noise
  • Formats: CD, digital download, vinyl
 163 18 14 10 38 — —
Panic
  • Released: August 28, 2020
  • Label: Better Noise
  • Formats: CD, digital download, vinyl
 —[upper-alpha 1] — 23 — — — —[upper-alpha 2]
Blackout
  • Released: July 28, 2023
  • Label: Better Noise
  • Formats: CD, digital download, vinyl
 — — — — — 98 31

Extended plays
  • From Ashes to New (2013)
  • Downfall (EP) (2015)
  • Quarantine Chronicles, Vol. 1 (2021)[34]
  • Quarantine Chronicles, Vol. 2 (2021)
  • Quarantine Chronicles, Vol. 3 (2021)

Singles
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US Air.
[35]		 US Main.
[36]		 US Rock
[37]		 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" — — — — Non-album singles
"Broken" 37 12 — — The Future
"Make Everything Ok" — — — — Non-album singles
"Light It Up" — — — —
"The Future" — — — — The Future
"Pray for Me" — — — — Non-album singles
"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 Blackout
"The Retaliators (21 Bullets)"
(The Retaliators featuring Asking Alexandria, Mötley Crüe, Ice Nine Kills and From Ashes to New)		 47 15 — — The Retaliators
"Until We Break"
(featuring Matty Mullins)		 — — — 23 Blackout
"Hate Me Too" 2023 22 8 — —
"Nightmare" — 9 — 6
"Armageddon" — — — —
"Thriller" (with No Resolve) — — — — Non-album singles

Music videos
Title Year Director Album
"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 Blackout
"Until We Break"
(featuring Matty Mullins)		 Eric DiCarlo
"Nightmare" 2023 JosiahX
"Hate Me Too"
"Hate Me Too"
(Alternative Version)		 Michael Lombardi
"Armageddon" Eric DiCarlo
"Monster in Me" Jensen Noen
"Thriller" Drake Whelton

Notes
  1. "Panic" did not enter the US Billboard Hot 200, but peaked at number 69 on the US Top Album Sales chart.[32]
  2. "Panic" did not enter the UK Rock & Metal Albums Chart, but peaked at number 68 on the UK Albums Downloads Chart.[33]

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