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)
High on the Media Fix
From Ashes Rise Lyrics
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Their toys are showered down like acid rain,
but the beams will corrode, and we will fall.
The lyrics to "High on the Media Fix" by From Ashes Rise present a bleak and dystopian view of the impact of mass media on society. The singer expresses an apathetic and jaded attitude towards the constant barrage of media messages that surround us, noting that they see "no fascination" or "spark of light" in it. The use of the word "toys" to refer to the media suggests that the singer sees it as juvenile and ultimately unimportant.
However, the lyrics take a darker turn in the second line, where the singer notes that these "toys" are "like acid rain." This simile suggests that the media is not just insignificant but actively harmful, corroding and eroding our society from within. The final line, "we will fall," drives this point home, suggesting that the relentless focus on media and entertainment is leading us towards a societal collapse that is inevitable.
Overall, the lyrics to "High on the Media Fix" present a scathing critique of the impact of mass media on society, painting a picture of a world in which we have become so obsessed with entertainment and distraction that we are sacrificing our future as a result.
Line by Line Meaning
I see no fascination, I see no spark of light.
I am not excited or inspired by what is happening in society. I do not see any positive changes.
Their toys are showered down like acid rain,
The media bombards us with their messages and distractions relentlessly, like a harmful acidic substance.
but the beams will corrode, and we will fall.
However, the constant exposure to media messages will ultimately erode our values and beliefs, leading to our downfall as a society.
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