U.S. TOUR WITH BLACK VEIL BRIDES<\/strong> SET TO LAUNCH APRIL 25 IN RIVERSIDE, CA<\/strong><\/h4>\nFor years,\u00a0FROM ASHES TO NEW<\/a>\u00a0(@FromAshesToNew<\/a>) has captured the hearts and minds of music listeners worldwide, making impact with a distinctive amalgam of alt metal combined with songs that bracingly capture their generation\u2019s anxieties. They\u2019re a band that doesn\u2019t run from the darkness but instead embrace it. The Lancaster, PA band\u2019s streaming figures are in the billions, they\u2019ve successfully sold-out tours, and performed alongside some of the biggest names in rock. With their next album REFLECTIONS\u2014out April 17 via Better Noise Music\u2014Danny Case (vocals), Matt Brandyberry (vocals), Lance Dowdle (guitar), Maty Madiro (drums), and Jimmy Bennett (guitar) have created 12 songs that brim with even more confidence and power than before. Today (January 30), they\u2019ve released the album\u2019s third song, the potent \u201cVillain.\u201d Listen to it\u00a0HERE<\/a>\u00a0and watch the video\u00a0HERE<\/a>. Pre-order it now\u00a0HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\nOn \u201cVillain,\u201d rather than singing from the perspective of the person who knows their partner is so bad for them that it\u2019s toxic but they still stick around. Vocalist Matt Brandyberry flips the perspective. Here, he takes the other person\u2019s viewpoint.<\/p>\n
\u201c\u2018Villain\u2019 is a story about the magnetic pull between two people who know better, but dive in anyway,\u201d says Brandyberry. \u201cIt\u2019s the moment when desire outweighs consequences, when you choose the chaos you swear you shouldn\u2019t want, and the \u2018bad guy\u2019 becomes the one voice you can\u2019t quiet. The song leans into that dark, intoxicating tension where temptation feels like truth, danger feels like comfort, and the line between thrill and destruction disappears. It\u2019s not about saving each other\u2026it\u2019s about surrendering to the part of yourself you pretend doesn\u2019t exist.\u201d<\/p>\n
The 12-track REFLECTIONS will mark the follow-up to 2023\u2019s\u00a0BLACKOUT<\/a>, which achieved the #1 spot on several iTunes and Spotify Rock and Metal charts across the globe. Two songs from REFLECTIONS were released last year: \u201cNew Disease,\u201d an unflinching song about the dangers of trend jumping (listen\u00a0HERE<\/a>, watch\u00a0HERE<\/a>), followed by the sonically intense and lyrically harrowing \u201cDrag Me\u201d (listen\u00a0HERE<\/a>, watch\u00a0HERE<\/a>). The latter track is the album\u2019s first song to go to radio and is just getting started on its run up the charts.<\/p>\nBy late 2023, FROM ASHES TO NEW was at a creative crossroads. The group wrapped up demos for 16 songs for what was to be its fifth studio album. However, instead of sprinting towards the finish line and completing the record, the band decided to scrap those demo sessions. The process went against everything FROM ASHES TO NEW did before. Usually, they\u2019d have a set number of songs they\u2019d go into the studio with, record those songs, and maybe\u00a0have one or two left over. Scrapping a session and mainly starting anew (they kept two songs) was liberating.<\/p>\n
When FROM ASHES TO NEW scrapped those sessions, the band collectively knew they had to make something that remained true to their traditional sound yet broadened the tent to capture the ears and focus of a fresh audience. In this case, it means furthering the sound into alt-metal.<\/p>\n
The band\u2019s previous album, 2023\u2019s BLACKOUT, was a step in getting there and one that the band is proud of. However, this time around, FROM ASHES TO NEW has loftier expectations and goals. \u201cI wanted to take what we are good at and push it even further,\u201d Brandyberry says. \u201cThat was the process for this whole record.\u201d As always, the band continues to forge a strong bond with its fans. \u201cI think it\u2019s better to let people know we\u2019re right there with them and feel the same way,\u201d he continues. \u201cJust because we have a cool job doesn\u2019t mean that life isn\u2019t hard.\u201d<\/p>\n
REFLECTIONS will be released as seven different configurations: CD, periwinkle vinyl, black\/white\/orchid vinyl exclusively on the band\u2019s official webstore, urchin vinyl exclusively at various indie record stores nationwide, violet\/black wave vinyl exclusively via GimmeMetal.com, silver\/black vinyl exclusively via Revolver magazine\u2019s website, and black\/white\/violet vinyl exclusively via Spotify Fans First.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s the track listing for\u00a0REFLECTIONS<\/strong>:<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/knac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fromashestonew_villain.jpg?resize=3000%2C3000&ssl=1\")
<\/figure>\n1. Drag Me
2. Forever
3. Villain
4. Die For You
5. Black Hearts
6. Upside Down
7. (Not) Psycho
8. Parasite
9. New Disease
10. Darkside
11. Falling From Heaven
12. Your Ghost<\/p>\n
Following a successful stint returning to past glories at the Warped Tour in 2025, FROM ASHES TO NEW is ready to unleash REFLECTIONS to the world. They\u2019ll hit the road for a 42-date U.S. tour supporting Black Veil Brides, along with TX2, and As December Falls, starting April 25 in Riverside, CA. Tickets are available today at 10am local time\u00a0HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\nApr 25: Riverside, CA @ Municipal Auditorium ^
Apr 26: Reno, NV @ Grand Sierra Resort #
Apr 28: Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo #
Apr 30: Salt Lake City, UT @ The Union ^
May 01: Denver, CO @ Fillmore ^
May 02: Omaha, NE @ ASTRO #
May 04: Dallas, TX @ House of Blues ^
May 05: Houston, TX @ House of Blues ^
May 06: San Antonio, TX @ The Aztec ^
May 08: Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle ^
May 11: Greensboro, NC @ Piedmont Hall ^
May 12: Norfolk, VA @ The Norva #
May 14: Philadelphia, PA @ Fillmore ^
May 15: Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE #
May 17: Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore ^
May 19: Indianapolis, IN @ Egyptian Room ^
May 21: Minneapolis, MN @ The Fillmore ^
May 22: Chicago, IL @ Ramova Theatre ^
May 23: Madison, WI @ The Sylvee ^
May 25: Toronto, ON @ History ^
May 26: Montreal, QC @ M-Telus ^
May 28: New York, NY @ Palladium Times Square ^
May 29: Silver Spring, MD @ Fillmore ^
May 30: Worcester, MA @ The Palladium #
^ Promoted by Live Nation
# Not a Live Nation date<\/p>\n
\nLike this:<\/h3>\n
On \u201cVillain,\u201d rather than singing from the perspective of the person who knows their partner is so bad for them that it\u2019s toxic but they still stick around. Vocalist Matt Brandyberry flips the perspective. Here, he takes the other person\u2019s viewpoint.<\/p>\n
\u201c\u2018Villain\u2019 is a story about the magnetic pull between two people who know better, but dive in anyway,\u201d says Brandyberry. \u201cIt\u2019s the moment when desire outweighs consequences, when you choose the chaos you swear you shouldn\u2019t want, and the \u2018bad guy\u2019 becomes the one voice you can\u2019t quiet. The song leans into that dark, intoxicating tension where temptation feels like truth, danger feels like comfort, and the line between thrill and destruction disappears. It\u2019s not about saving each other\u2026it\u2019s about surrendering to the part of yourself you pretend doesn\u2019t exist.\u201d<\/p>\n
The 12-track REFLECTIONS will mark the follow-up to 2023\u2019s\u00a0BLACKOUT<\/a>, which achieved the #1 spot on several iTunes and Spotify Rock and Metal charts across the globe. Two songs from REFLECTIONS were released last year: \u201cNew Disease,\u201d an unflinching song about the dangers of trend jumping (listen\u00a0HERE<\/a>, watch\u00a0HERE<\/a>), followed by the sonically intense and lyrically harrowing \u201cDrag Me\u201d (listen\u00a0HERE<\/a>, watch\u00a0HERE<\/a>). The latter track is the album\u2019s first song to go to radio and is just getting started on its run up the charts.<\/p>\n By late 2023, FROM ASHES TO NEW was at a creative crossroads. The group wrapped up demos for 16 songs for what was to be its fifth studio album. However, instead of sprinting towards the finish line and completing the record, the band decided to scrap those demo sessions. The process went against everything FROM ASHES TO NEW did before. Usually, they\u2019d have a set number of songs they\u2019d go into the studio with, record those songs, and maybe\u00a0have one or two left over. Scrapping a session and mainly starting anew (they kept two songs) was liberating.<\/p>\n When FROM ASHES TO NEW scrapped those sessions, the band collectively knew they had to make something that remained true to their traditional sound yet broadened the tent to capture the ears and focus of a fresh audience. In this case, it means furthering the sound into alt-metal.<\/p>\n The band\u2019s previous album, 2023\u2019s BLACKOUT, was a step in getting there and one that the band is proud of. However, this time around, FROM ASHES TO NEW has loftier expectations and goals. \u201cI wanted to take what we are good at and push it even further,\u201d Brandyberry says. \u201cThat was the process for this whole record.\u201d As always, the band continues to forge a strong bond with its fans. \u201cI think it\u2019s better to let people know we\u2019re right there with them and feel the same way,\u201d he continues. \u201cJust because we have a cool job doesn\u2019t mean that life isn\u2019t hard.\u201d<\/p>\n REFLECTIONS will be released as seven different configurations: CD, periwinkle vinyl, black\/white\/orchid vinyl exclusively on the band\u2019s official webstore, urchin vinyl exclusively at various indie record stores nationwide, violet\/black wave vinyl exclusively via GimmeMetal.com, silver\/black vinyl exclusively via Revolver magazine\u2019s website, and black\/white\/violet vinyl exclusively via Spotify Fans First.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s the track listing for\u00a0REFLECTIONS<\/strong>:<\/p>\n 1. Drag Me Following a successful stint returning to past glories at the Warped Tour in 2025, FROM ASHES TO NEW is ready to unleash REFLECTIONS to the world. They\u2019ll hit the road for a 42-date U.S. tour supporting Black Veil Brides, along with TX2, and As December Falls, starting April 25 in Riverside, CA. Tickets are available today at 10am local time\u00a0HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n Apr 25: Riverside, CA @ Municipal Auditorium ^<\/figure>\n
2. Forever
3. Villain
4. Die For You
5. Black Hearts
6. Upside Down
7. (Not) Psycho
8. Parasite
9. New Disease
10. Darkside
11. Falling From Heaven
12. Your Ghost<\/p>\n
Apr 26: Reno, NV @ Grand Sierra Resort #
Apr 28: Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo #
Apr 30: Salt Lake City, UT @ The Union ^
May 01: Denver, CO @ Fillmore ^
May 02: Omaha, NE @ ASTRO #
May 04: Dallas, TX @ House of Blues ^
May 05: Houston, TX @ House of Blues ^
May 06: San Antonio, TX @ The Aztec ^
May 08: Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle ^
May 11: Greensboro, NC @ Piedmont Hall ^
May 12: Norfolk, VA @ The Norva #
May 14: Philadelphia, PA @ Fillmore ^
May 15: Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE #
May 17: Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore ^
May 19: Indianapolis, IN @ Egyptian Room ^
May 21: Minneapolis, MN @ The Fillmore ^
May 22: Chicago, IL @ Ramova Theatre ^
May 23: Madison, WI @ The Sylvee ^
May 25: Toronto, ON @ History ^
May 26: Montreal, QC @ M-Telus ^
May 28: New York, NY @ Palladium Times Square ^
May 29: Silver Spring, MD @ Fillmore ^
May 30: Worcester, MA @ The Palladium #
^ Promoted by Live Nation
# Not a Live Nation date<\/p>\nLike this:<\/h3>\n