Ashes of Ares
| Ashes of Ares | |
|---|---|
 Matthew Barlow in 2010 |
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| General information | |
| origin | United States |
| Genre (s) | Heavy metal , power metal |
| founding | 2012 |
| Website | www.ashesofares.com |
| Current occupation | |
| Van Williams | |
| Freddie Vidales | |
| Matthew Barlow | |
Electric bass (live) |
Dean Sternberg |
Electric guitar (live) |
Charlie honey |
| former members | |
Electric guitar (live) |
Gio Geraca |
Ashes of Ares is an American heavy and power metal band that was formed in 2012.
history
The band was formed in 2012 by former Nevermore drummer Van Williams and ex- Iced Earth members Matthew Barlow (vocals) and Freddie Vidales (bass). The band name comes from Barlow and goes back to the Greek god of war Ares . The band was supported live by the guitarist Gio Geraca ( Malevolent Creation , Hateplow ) and the bassist Dean Sternberg (among others, the former singer with Into Eternity ). Her self-titled debut album was released on Nuclear Blast in September 2013 . The sound carrier was recorded by producer Jim Morris at Morrisound Recording . The release was followed by a European tour in September and October , which also included Powerwolf , Majesty and Battle Beast . The tour included appearances in Germany , the UK and France . The trio is supported live by bassist Sternberg and guitarist Charlie Honig. In 2013 the band also performed at ProgPower USA and the Rock Hard Festival . In October 2018 the band released their second Αlbum "Well of Souls".
style
According to Freddie Vidales, the band has been influenced by groups like Iron Maiden , Slayer , Saxon , Behemoth , Machine Head , Death Angel and Queensrÿche . According to Marc Halupczok from Metal Hammer , the band plays heavy metal in the style of Iced Earth. Katrin Riedl from Metal Hammer described the music on the album as classic heavy metal. She described the singing as outstanding. The song Punishment is as dark as a song by Metallica . Ray Van Horn, Jr. from Blabbermouth.net assigned the band to Power Metal in his review of the album. The singing moves from tenor to countertenor and occasionally lapses into bass . The song The Messenger brings back memories of Queensrÿche.
Discography
- 2013: Ashes of Ares (album, Nuclear Blast )
- 2018: Well of Souls (Album, ROAR )
Web links
- Official website
- Ashes of Ares at Allmusic (English)
Individual evidence
- ^ A b c Marc Halupczok : Ashes of Ares . Overcome the war. In: Metal Hammer . October 2013, p. 84 .
- ↑ Christopher Monger: Ashes of Ares. Allmusic , accessed September 21, 2014 .
- ↑ a b c Ashes Of Ares. Ashes Of Ares. nuclearblast.de, accessed on September 21, 2014 .
- ↑ ABOUT. (No longer available online.) Ashesofares.com, archived from the original on September 24, 2014 ; accessed on September 21, 2014 . Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ ProgPower USA XIV. Allmetalfest.com, accessed on September 21, 2014 .
- ↑ Freddie Vidales - Check out what else Matt is doing. And ... | Facebook ( en )
- ↑ Ashes Of Ares / Well of Souls .
- ^ Katrin Riedl: Ashes of Ares . Ashes of Ares. In: Metal Hammer . September 2013, p. 88 .
- ^ Ray Van Horn, Jr .: ASHES OF ARES. "Ashes Of Ares". Blabbermouth.net , accessed September 21, 2014 .
