ASHENT was formed in 2001 by two brothers, Onofrio and Gianpaolo Falanga who play guitar and bass respectively, along with keyboard player Paolo Torresani, drummer J.C., singer Max Zhena and guitarist Thomas Giro rounded out the group.
ASHENT worked extensively for the next 2 years, developing a personal style which synthesized a fresh blend of progressive metal with modern day thrashdeath that has become popular in recent years. Their music features huge riffs, characterized by aggression and various tempo changes. The themes developed in the lyrics reveal personal reflections of the bands views on the human condition and future of mankind.
ASHENTS vision was brought to fruition on the four tracks of their first demo CD that bears their name. The CD, which they produced themselves, was recorded during February of 2003 at the famous New Sin Studio where veteran engineer/producer Luigi Stefanini supervised the recording and mastering.
The band received rave review. The critics gave the CD fantastic reception and praise: "Ashent" was named demo of the month and was awarded excellent ratings by dozens of magazines and webzines throughout Italy and the rest of Europe.
During an intense period of writing and performing live shows, ASHENT completed the rest of the songs for their debut album but they where plagued by many line-up changes that slowed down their progress. In autumn of 2003 J.C. left the band for personal reasons and was quickly replaced by drummer Davide Buso. Not long after Max Zhena and Thomas followed suite at the end of 2004.
After an extensive search ASHENT found guitar player Cristiano Bergamo and American singer Steve Braun. With their newfound additions ASHENT finally found the right chemistry they had been searching for. Within a few months of rehearsals ASHENT signed a contract with veteran Italian label, Lucretia Records International.
In December of 2005 the band went to Rome to record the drums at Outer Sound Studio, under the supervision of Giuseppe Orlando & Massimiliano Pagliuso of the band Novembre. The remainder of ASHENT`S first official album "FLAWS OF ELATION" was recorded at New Sin Studio in February of 2006 and was mixed and mastered by Luigi Stefanini.
This album is an original mixture of aggressive metal and refined prog that will be released upon the world on November, 2006. |
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