In 2003, they released a split record with Swedish band Victims, it serves as transition point for the band between the material from the previous releases and their next record; 'Nightmares', their last album, was released on Jade Tree that same year. Further influenced by Tragedy, it is their most popular, melodic and influential record. Not all the aspects of their sound are derived from Tragedy but rather they simultaneously helped define and further develop what was later known to become 'neocrust'. Both bands evolved at the same time and possessed differing elements, however the Tragedy influence is there since both bands are close friends and reside in the same place.
The band split up in fall 2005 after doing a tour with the legendary UK band Subhumans.
On October 12, 2009 a reunion show at the Satyricon in Portland, OR for February 21, 2010 was announced via the band's MySpace blog. A limited number of shows were since performed. The 2010 live album entitled 'Live Hell' documents one of these performances. Their latest release is a 2012 two-song single entitled 'Rejoice the End / Rage of Sanity'. It is very melodic and even more similar to the neocrust style Tragedy became known for.
Brad Boatright became a producer/sound engineer and founded his own recording label/facility referred to as 'Audiosiege' in 2011 which has become considerably popular in the hardcore scene worldwide, many artists want their music produced by him.
Current line-up
*Dave Atchison – drums (1997–present) (Also of No Parade, Assassinate and Smoke or Fire)
*Brad Boatright – guitar (1997–present), vocals (1998–present) (Also of Deathreat and Warcry. Formerly of The Cooters, No Parade, Midnight, World Burns To Death and Lebanon)
*John Wilkerson – guitar, vocals (1998–present) (Also of Criminal Damage. Formerly of Coldbringer and Welcome Home Walker)
*Derek Willman – bass (2004–present) (Also of The Estranged, Coldbringer, Hellshock and Lebanon. Formerly of Remains Of The Day)
Former members:
*Marshall Perdue – vocals (1997–1998)
*Jeff Andrews – guitar (1997–1998)
*Jason Piercey – bass (1997–1998)
*Billy Davis – bass (1998–1999; 2001–2004) (Also of Deathreat and Tragedy)
*Ryan Teetzen – bass, vocals (1999–2001) (Also of the Fort Smith, Arkansas band Burned Up Bled Dry)
And We're Still Waiting
From Ashes Rise Lyrics
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A plastic Christ on a plastic cross.
A million church pews on Sunday, a million offerings for the king,
A million false prophecies, and millions waiting for the king.
Two thousand years waiting for the king, and nothing... nothing...
Two thousand years sitting idly by, and what next?
The lyrics to From Ashes Rise's song "And We're Still Waiting" address the idea of waiting for a savior or king to come and bring about change in the world. The lyrics criticize the religious institutions that claim to have the answers but instead offer a false sense of hope through a "plastic Christ on a plastic cross." The repetition of the phrase "Two thousand years waiting for the king" adds to the frustration and disbelief that there has been no progress or change despite the passing of time.
The lyrics also highlight the idea of complacency and the danger of waiting for someone else to bring about change. The line "Two thousand years sitting idly by, and what next?" suggests that the wait is over and that it is time to take action and create change rather than waiting for someone else to do it.
Overall, the lyrics of "And We're Still Waiting" convey a sense of frustration, disbelief, and a call to action to create change rather than waiting for someone else to do it.
Line by Line Meaning
Two thousand years waiting for the king:
For two millennia, humans have waited for a messiah or savior to arrive and lead them towards salvation.
A plastic Christ on a plastic cross.
The image of Christ has been reduced to a cheap, mass-produced symbol devoid of any genuine significance.
A million church pews on Sunday, a million offerings for the king,
Every Sunday, millions of religious believers flock to churches, bringing with them offerings intended for the deity they worship.
A million false prophecies, and millions waiting for the king.
Through the ages, countless predictions have been made about the coming of a savior, all of which have been proven to be untrue, but still, people maintain their faith and continue to wait.
Two thousand years waiting for the king, and nothing... nothing...
Despite centuries upon centuries of expectation and belief, no savior has ever appeared to fulfill the prophesies.
Two thousand years sitting idly by, and what next?
After centuries of inaction and passivity, what comes next? Is it time for humanity to take control of their destiny, or is the wait for the messiah to continue indefinitely?
Contributed by Bentley P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
KrYptic HaNds
I have broken memories of how I found this band, and what songs I like, kind of different for me, newer crust is some odd culmination of metal punk and some shit I don't get, but these dudes pulled off the old sound and their own, respect
Lars Källgren
Yeah! I was looking for this song. Thanks!