AMONGST THE ASHES

Aggressive thrashy Death Metal riffs with a Middle Eastern flavor, “Amongst the Ashes,” showcase a fine marriage of eastern and western music. The band initially started in Tehran, Iran, in 2018 as a solo project of long-time musician/songwriter Aelian Hallaji. A year after their 2020 debut EP Agonizing Awakening, the project and Aelian himself moved to Tampere, Finland. Since the big move, while Aelian maintained vocal duties, Heikki Mäki (Bass), Matias Rokio (Drums), Mikko Niskanen (Guitars), and Antti Ohtonen (Guitars) from the Finnish bands <a href="spotify:artist:2dXg8NrMIUCRixruw9gnVe" data-name="Erase This Earth">Erase This Earth</a> and <a href="spotify:artist:6LMtEP3qEjyOv8G7wbBjEd" data-name="Sargassus">Sargassus</a> joined Amongst the Ashes.

Amongst the Ashes’ music is primarily based on a combination of fast-paced heavy riffs and eerie middle eastern themes as a background for Hallaji’s metaphorically pleading words. Melodic solos and riffs are the band’s way of balancing out the rapid barrage of riffs and highlighting the overall sound. The band’s lyrics show the unique insight that is Aelian’s Iranian background and will be further explored with his endeavors in Finland.

While planning to play live gigs in Finland and other European countries, Amongst the Ashes is currently working on a new EP for an early 2022 release. The EP will introduce the band’s new chapter and feature familiar elements from the earlier releases coupled with an even more aggressive touch and world-class production quality.