Between hope and ruin
🔻 MEDIA FEEDBACK
10 / 10
➤ "... makes every genre fan's heart beat faster ... non-stop fat riffs ... fantastic melodies ... great solos ... very powerful screams ... epic ... a hot contender for Melodic Death Metal album of the year ... the bar has been set extremely high ... this band more than deserves to break out of the underground."
(Bleeding4Metal)
10 / 10
➤ "… it's been a long time since electric guitars have been so intense in this genre … aggressive riffs … venomous screams … powerful bass … wonderfully hammering drums … there's more than enough aggression and melody here … both components are turned up to the max within the genre boundaries on Ultimo … fantastic synergy."
(ReviewRalle)
9 / 10
➤ "… the songwriting sets the tone … the guitar work in particular stands out: nuanced, melodically strong, and always with a knack for striking just the right balance of pathos. The extreme vocals remain uncompromising, yet gain in expressiveness thanks to their clear articulation … intensity, emotion, and atmosphere are woven together in such a way that both the details are compelling and the overall picture is impactful …"
(Metalhead's New Stuff)
8,8 / 10
➤ "'Chasing Utopia' is a compelling Melodic Death Metal album featuring powerful riffs, a rich atmosphere, and a keen sense of dynamics. With their second album, FROM ASHES REBORN deliver a mature, powerful work that fans of the genre should definitely keep an eye on."
(Time For Metal)
8,8 / 10
➤ "They put in a few cold Black Metal style melodies … some absolutely awesome Melodic Death Metal that's done in the style of Amon Amarth; if you're a huge fan of that band, then definitely check this absolute monster of a Melo Death album out."
(Drako's Death Metal News & Reviews)
8,8 / 10
➤ "My favourite track on this absolutely melodic, beautiful and atmospheric banger is 'Venomous Crown' and this has groovy chugs, beautiful harmonies in it and absolutely killer groovy riffs as well; there's tremolo bursts of riffs and the solo in it is beautiful, mid-paced, with a tiny bit of fast parts in it."
(Metal Archives)
8,5 / 10
➤ "Even with a playing time of over an hour, there's never a dull moment here ... they seem to effortlessly catapult the old spirit authentically into the present... fans of old In Flames, old Dark Tranquillity, early Amon Amarth, or Night In Gales should take note here!"
(Crossfire)
8,5 / 10
➤ "… with the necessary polish, without losing any of its power … it immediately brings to mind Amon Amarth or At The Gates. In some cases, the riffs could have been penned by the early In Flames. That alone reveals the band’s musical influence."
(Hellfire)
4 / 5
➤ "The balance between melody and heaviness is particularly well done... solid songwriting, strong guitar work, and a clear atmosphere... a compelling album that shows that FROM ASHES REBORN have mastered their craft. The songs are varied enough to carry throughout the entire playing time, yet focused enough to maintain a clear line."
(MetalUnderground AT)
8 / 10
➤ "… a solid and atmospheric Melodic Death Metal album that demonstrates how FROM ASHES REBORN have evolved their style without losing sight of their musical roots … impresses with melodic guitars, a dense atmosphere, and a blend of intensity and melancholy … remains engaging even after multiple listens thanks to its consistent atmosphere."
(The Anti Archive)
8 / 10
➤ "… particularly inspired and well-crafted … the strong element of 'Chasing Utopia' is the particularly technical guitars and the solos that fill the album with moments of delight and give it character … it should be emphasized that the band handled the entire recording, production, and mixing process themselves which resulted in a quite old school but quality sound …"
(Metalwar GR)
8 / 10
➤ "… a magnificent work that I would have enjoyed just as much 20 years ago as I do today, and which will hopefully still hold its own in 20 years’ time. The four musicians blend together beautifully and bring a captivating energy to this album."
(AMMO Supports The Underground)
7 / 10
➤ "… criminally underrated, since various other bands in this genre—including some long-established ones—have released significantly weaker albums in recent years … a must-listen for all fans of the genre."
(Metal DE)
➤ "… a gem of an album. It is unmistakable that they are lovers of well-thought-out structures and atmospheres, conveying an incredible flow of sensations that leaves you anything but indifferent. The band faithfully maintains the narrative thread with great melodies and exceptional guitar work, while at the same time retaining the relentless drive of the drums."
(Nada Hay Bajo El Sol)
➤ "Everything is tied together by a low, growling vocal that adds an appropriate dose of darkness to the music … a dynamic, thoughtful and passionate album. It shows that even in a very saturated genre it is still possible to find bands capable of attracting attention with solid craftsmanship and a strong sense of melody."
(Wrota Krypty)
➤ "The guitar work is both technically superior and filled with the hooks that make the genre so captivating, creating a common thread throughout the work. It is a focused and mature release that balances aggression and melancholy, cementing the band's position as one of the most interesting names on the German scene right now."
(Rancor Metalzine)
➤ "… mostly fast-paced, but especially in those moments when they take their foot off the pedal, I find them incredibly powerful! The songwriting is enormously gripping, emotional... the guitar section is Champions League level... the brutal vocals and infernally precise drums are top notch... I really love every track, especially the fantastic title track, the devastating ‘Through Darkest Fires’ and the epic ‘Too Blind To Speak’... infinite power, a breath of fresh air for listeners with a feel for fine melodies!"
(Sandro Rocks On)
➤ "… a very strong second album that showcases the band at their very best. It’s not a revolution, but a solid work that builds on the tried-and-tested foundations of the genre whilst injecting plenty of its own emotion and energy. Fans of Melodic Death Metal should definitely not miss out on this album."
(RUMzine)
➤ "FROM ASHES REBORN blend fury and melancholic beauty into a relentless Melodic Death Metal journey …"
(Cutting Edge Metal)
Existence Exiled • 2018
10 / 10
➤ "… not many manage to carve out a space for themselves in my metal-loving heart quite like FROM ASHES REBORN did … attempts to find a new way to play technical Death, weaving a different pattern of notes that go beyond formulaic … refined, resplendent and emotionally hard-hitting."
(Metal Temple)
94 / 100
➤ "… this record does not sound like a debut effort as it is played and produced on such a high level of professionalism that it left me really impressed and stunned after the first spin … with a nearly flawless and punchy production and a fantastic artwork 'Existence Exiled' for sure is one of the highlights of 2018 when it comes to Melodic Death Metal."
(The Metal Archives)
4 / 5
➤ "Mixed in amongst the thunderous drums, crushing riffs, menacing vocals (that are many layered in parts to bring in a whole new dimension) and stone heavy bass lines are some beautiful acoustic passages … a hint of Black Metal can shine through here and there in the guitar spectrum, and it is all the more spectacular for it’s inclusion!"
(The Metal Wanderlust)
8,5 / 10
➤ "… Melodic Death Metal in the Swedish style of the glorious nineties … if you like old In Flames, old Dark Tranquility, Ceremonial Oath, Eucharist, Gates Of Ishtar, Sacramentum, Nightrage or even younger bands like Order To Ruin or Niflhel, you should definitely listen to it!"
(Crossfire Metal)
8,5 / 10
➤ "In the vast army of melodically oriented Death Metal bands there are always pearls like these … FROM ASHES REBORN constantly integrate wonderfully gentle antipoles and bring a stirring dynamic into the tracks … convince with exciting songs … this band doesn't need choirs, modern reminiscences or any other hype and simply uses the existing stylistic means to present us an exciting album …"
(Nocturnal Hall)
8 / 10
➤ "… great sounding, melodic mixture of Black and Death Metal …"
(A Different Shade Of Black Metal)
79 / 10
➤ "Powerful riffs, high tempo and singer Ronny who just seems to take the step further … it's all there … hopefully we can see them on a label afterwards, because with an album like 'Existence Exiled' they deserve this … fans of Amon Amarth, Wolfheart and maybe even Kalmah can give this a listen."
(Musika BE)
7,4 / 10
➤ "… somewhere between Amon Amarth, Nailed To Obscurity, Insomnium or At The Gates ... the crisp sound is fun right away, and there is not much to a sensational debut …"
(Time For Metal)
7 / 10
➤ "… Finnish-influenced Melodic Death Metal should immediately come to mind for any genre lover ... Black Metal frenzy as you've heard on the last Wolfheart album? Check! Tacky guitar melodies that could have come straight from the pen of Markus Vanhala (Insomnium, Omnium Gatherum)? Absolute! ... a really good MeloDeath album - that I absolutely recommend every fan of the genre.""
(Metal DE)
➤ "'Existence Exiled' is full of fist-pumping riffs, crisp solos and pummeling drums … and by traveling light and not overstaying their welcome, the album flies by, making it easy to digest and enjoy many times over … the professional, balanced production is just icing on the cake."
(Angry Metal Guy)
➤ "… epic yet dramatic … mixing such a diversity of combining not just melodic death metal but a mix of classical, Black, and Death Metal elements, FROM ASHES REBORN's 'Existence Exiled', is one of those releases that is not to be ignored but ignites with such power it is non-stop angst of adrenaline … a refresher of the Metal genre."
(Natalie's World)
➤ "… 'Existence Exiled' impresses from start to finish … a band which has all the weapons of imagination and craft to make a big impact."
(The RingMaster Review)
➤ "… a must listen … absolutely groundbreaking sound … a hell of a ride because the music is impressive on every level … the album has hooks, excellent shreds, melodic guitar solos and many times, the guitar groove is just breathtaking … also the drumming leaves no doubt that this band has a future in the Metal scene … a pretender to one of the best debuts of 2018 in category unsigned bands."
(Monarch Magazine)
➤ "'Existence Exiled' is an intricate work of melody and darkness, producing powerful hits, one after the other."
(The Median Man)
➤ "Some people are saying that Melodic Death Metal has done enough … I don’t agree with them in any way … bands like From Ashes Reborn prove that it go further."
(Metal Addicts)
➤ "When I heard them for the first time, they immediately stole my heart … the melodic and heavy riffs, the killer vocals … all these stuff will bring you the other dimension."
(MyTouche Blog)
➤ "… goes well ... very good done ... perfectly sang ... absolutely professional ... the drumming is divine and flexible, the riffs catchy with really fat sound ... FROM ASHES REBORN master their instruments so well, that they do not sound like many bands, amateurish ... brutal and yet melodic …"
(BlattTurbo)
➤ "… brilliant and well-developed ideas, seasoned by a decidedly exquisite performance … an honest and sincere debut, through which transpires all the passion and commitment poured by From Ashes Reborn into their music."
(Aristocrazia)
➤ "Very, very cool - I've never heard that growl can follow a melody and that would be called singing ... the singer does the trick ... he sings the growl - and it sounds awesome."
(Bad Black Unicorn)
➤ "There are many styles of Metal that can be described as incredibly oversaturated as it’s incredibly popular in places like Bandcamp … and Melo-Death is definitely up there and it’s thanks to bands like FROM ASHES REBORN that it’s a thing in the first place … I’ve no doubt whatsoever that every other piece of such goodness is going to be somehow more impressive than we got with 'Existence Exiled', this flavorful debut."
(Head-Banger Reviews)
➤ "… musically well structured … a balance in sound capable to please a wide range of listeners … 'Existence Exiled' is an excellent debut …"
(Metal Em Portugal)
➤ "… reminds me again and again of Amon Amarth. The Wittlich guys are by no means a copy, but go with a smart logo, stylish cover, stylish production and fat songs including blast beats and atmospheric parts at the start."
(Heilbronner Stimme)
➤ "… really catchy to the bones especially the guitar works and also the nice solo parts … lots of banging sounds and nice melodies which will make your head non-stop moving … good job …"
(Sangwitok)
➤ "… a tense, brachial and cold sound that really pleases me … fans of MeloDeath will probably happily go nuts about this … a powerful release … FROM ASHES REBORN provide us with a musical hail storm."
(MangoWave)
| Action: | FROM ASHES REBORN |
| Title: | Chasing Utopia |
| Base: | Wittlich • Germany |
| Style: | Melodic Death Metal |
| Genre: | Melodic Death Metal, Thrash Death Metal |
| FFO: | Ceremonial Oath, Gates Of Ishtar, Sacramentum |
| Type: | Album |
| Format: | CD + Digital |
| Label: | Independent |
| Release: | March 06, 2026 |
BULLET POINTS
🔘 Brand new 3rd single from the German band
🔘 Vehement & centered: impressive Melodic Death Metal
🔘 Classic 90s style with a contemporary, fresh interpretation
FROM ASHES REBORN:
"‘Wraiths Of Memories’ is a descent into the echoes of the past – where memories turn to ghosts and every scar tells its own story. It speaks of loss, self-reflection, and the struggle to find light in the ruins of what once was. Carried by melancholic melodies and driving intensity, the song shifts between fragility and strength. A reflection on holding on and letting go – and on what remains when even memory starts to fade."
FROM ASHES REBORN describes the new single:
"'In Truth Divided' reflects the fracture of shared reality – when convictions become walls and truth turns into a weapon. It explores how easily comfort replaces understanding, and how division becomes its own belief. Both aggressive and introspective, the song balances fury with reflection. A portrait of disconnection, self-deception, and the courage to keep searching for one’s own truth."
The band says:
"'Chasing Utopia' is a rebellion against decay – a song about trying to find meaning when everything around you is falling apart. It tells of a world that fails itself, of deception, power and the desire not to give up despite everything. Powerful riffs and dark melodies meet lyrics full of doubt and resistance. 'Chasing Utopia' is not an escape from reality, but a decision to face it head on."
After a longer break, FROM ASHES REBORN will return in 2026 with the new album "Chasing Utopia".
With a stable line-up, the new songs are heavier, more direct, and produced with greater attention to detail, without losing the band’s signature atmosphere.
The first single dropped on Dec. 05 and offers a first glimpse of what’s to come. More information, artwork, and release details will follow soon. Stay tuned and follow the band on their portals to stay up-to-date.
FLASHBACK
With their brilliant debut album, FROM ASHES REBORN confidently counted themselves among the most promising new MELODIC DEATH METAL bands from Germany.
Because "Existence Exiled", a true firework of really well-composed melodies and well-interlinked, catchy structures, combines all the classical advantages of this genre with flying colors.
Founded in 2017, the talented musicians from Wittlich presented a brilliant debut album in 2018 after a record-breakingly short period of time, which even made some older bands in the profession look rather pale in terms of playing culture and musical flow.
The fabulously lively and virtuously celebrated guitar work on "Existence Exiled" fulfils the highest demands. At the same height parries the stunningly powerful and equally accurate drumming, which is a stable guarantee for musical sovereignty even in the most explosive blast-beat outbreaks.
Also, shouter Ronny, a real monster on the mic, was clearly born to stretch his vocal-cords in this troupe quite a bit - powerful growls of all kinds are his thing!
The material was recorded and produced in the established Klangschmiede Studio E in cooperation with producer Markus Stock. And the manifold dynamics of this disc were tailored with the right and suitable sound on its massive body.
Sound master Stock, also known for his serious works in Empyrium, The Vision Bleak and Sun Of The Sleepless, feels and knows from a long experience exactly what a special band like FROM ASHES REBORN wants and needs.
The aim of the deliberately taken studio choice was to refine the songs with a large-scale, organic sound, so to speak, to achieve a 'ultra-dark' atmosphere. Goal achieved!
The result is an all-encompassing album, full of epic-dramatic direct hits, which achieves its efficiency through detailed vehemence and the harmonious listening pleasure through refreshing, compositional class.
"Existence Exiled" is therefore a manifest of radiating passion, permeated by the spirit of the Scandinavian pioneers, that simply does not let you go as a worshiper of such art.
FROM ASHES REBORN create on "Existence Exiled" fascinatingly diverse landscapes, all of beastly beauty, whose musical being nourishes itself from corresponding lyrics.
"Existence Exiled" was officially released on May 1, 2018. And already with the first notes connoisseurs and gourmets are sure to dealing with a timeless masterpiece. An excellent feast for demanding maniacs.
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TRACKS
01. Colossal March 01:10
02. Soulless Legions 03:35
03. In Truth Divided 04:11
04. Summoning The Shadows 05:38
05. Chasing Utopia 05:41
06. Through Darkest Fires 05:18
07. Wraiths Of Memories 06:36
08. One With My Demons 04:59
09. Interlude 00:49
10. Venomous Crown 05:24
11. Too Blind To Speak 06:59
12. Beyond Infinity 05:30
13. Echo Chambers 06:29
total: 01:02:19 min.
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LINE-UP
Ronny • Vocals
Dirk • Lead & solo guitar
Sebastian • Rhythm guitar & backing vocals
Thomas • Drums
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DISCOGRAPHY
2018 • Existence Exiled • Full-length
2026 • Chasing Utopia • Full-length
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VISUAL CREDITS
Band: From Ashes Reborn
Logo: Oched Artworks
Artwork: Chris Cold, Ash Of Ashes
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