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)
The Widow
From Ashes Rise Lyrics
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She faces darkness in her last remaining times,
asking herself what the carcasses are up to.
After a hundred years, they're still doing better than the widow of war.
The lyrics to From Ashes Rise's song, "The Widow," depict a widow of war who is left alone to face the darkness and destruction of the world around her. As she watches the fires burn in the night, she's left to ponder the question of what those who caused the carnage are doing. As the years pass by, she realizes that even after a hundred years, those responsible for the death and destruction still have more life within them than she does. This implies that the weight of the war has left her feeling broken and alone, powerless to change anything even though it is still affecting her.
The lyrics evoke feelings of sorrow and hopelessness, as the widow is forced to confront the painful reality of her situation. They also suggest that the scars of war can last long after the actual fighting has ended. Despite the passage of time, for this widow, the war has not yet truly ended as she continues to face the aftermath.
Line by Line Meaning
She sits and watches as the fires light the night.
As the night falls, the widow sits and watches as the flames engulf the surroundings.
She faces darkness in her last remaining times,
The widow confronts darkness in the final moments of her existence.
asking herself what the carcasses are up to.
She wonders what has become of the dead bodies strewn around her.
After a hundred years, they're still doing better than the widow of war.
Even after centuries have passed, the corpses are in a better place than the widow who must live with the scars of war.
Contributed by Julia J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.