ASHEN

We're clearing out some old merch designs and odd remaining sizes we found to make way for new merch! Save on shipping too for bandcamp friday 🤘

https://ashendeath.bandcamp.com/merch

Shout out to Tommy Wolff for the awesome reaction video to our song Devourer.
Really love this guys sentiments and a fun watch.
Thanks Tommy

The Wolff And The Melody 5 likes, 4 comments. "BUCKLE UP!!! ASHEN - Devourer"

Here's a recent interview we did for VM-Underground Fanzine check it out:
https://www.vm-underground.com/interview/ashen-we-actually-had-no-intentions-for-the-band-to-go-anywhere-or-do-anything/

Ashen - "We actually had no intentions for the band to go anywhere or do anything."

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𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿(𝘀): Pim Blankenstein

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When I hear a band that comes up with some proper releases I want the world to know about them. Australia’s Ashen is such a band. And when you read the reviews on their three releases you understand I’m not the only on that feels that way about Ashen. Hence some questions were sent to guitarist Shannon Over. His answers will give you a bit of insight in his Death Metal band you really need to check out if you haven’t done so yet.
Hi Shannon, let’s kick off this interview with the latest news. You recently presented a new frontman. Can you introduced him and tell a bit more about your original vocalist Richard Clements’ decision to leave? Also tell us a bit about the Joel Pears who has helped you out in the meantime.
Absolutely! Our new Singer Drew Griffiths is an old friend of ours; he’s an experienced musician/singer in his own right. ...

[...read further on VM-Underground.com]

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https://www.vm-underground.com/interview/ashen-we-actually-had-no-intentions-for-the-band-to-go-anywhere-or-do-anything/

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