Today is the release of the self-titled debut album from ASHES OF ARES, featuring the founding members Matt Barlow (ex ICED EARTH), Freddie Vidales (ex ICED EARTH) and Van Williams (ex NEVERMORE).
Watch the brand new trailer including press quotes:
»Ashes Of Ares« will be released as a limited CD in digipak incl. a bonus track as well as in two different 2LP versions. The tracklist reads as follows
01. The Messenger
02. Move the Chains
03. On Warrior's Wings
04. Punishment
05. This is my Hell
06. Dead Man's Plight
07. Chalice of Man
08. The Answer
09. What I Am
10. The One-Eyed King
bonus track
11. The Answer (acoustic version)
Listen to the full album stream on Terrorizer.com
http://www.terrorizer.com/news/streams/ashes-of-ares-stream-new-album-with-terrorizer/
Order the album here: http://smarturl.it/ashesofares
Or via iTunes: http://bit.ly/ashesofares (incl. digital booklet)
Here you find some quotes:
"An emotionally catching rollercoaster ride through every corner of the Metal globe and Matt Barlow in absolute top form. What else could you ask for? This is top pros at work.”
BLIND GUARDIAN, Hansi Kürsch
"What do we get when ex-members of Iced Earth and Nevermore join forces? PURE FUCKIN' METAL! Emotive, slightly dark but most of all: something amazing!"
ROCK TRIBUNE (BE), Vera
"The rough edges of Iced Earth are merging with the playfulness of Nevermore into a piece of art, that has one-of-a-kind vocalist Matt Barlow sitting on the throne – the real big picture!"
CLASSIC ROCK (D), Hartl Grill
"Might as well be the next Dark Power Metal Genre Classic…“
ROCK IT! (D), Andreas Schöwe
"The voice and pulse of ICED EARTH and the heartbeat of NEVERMORE make this new Metal beast by the name of ASHES OF ARES come to life!"
THAT‘S METAL (D), Martin Brandt
„A devine neackbreaker!“
POWERMETAL.DE (D), Niels Macher
"Strong as strong can be and a rough debut – I see the next Power Metal Star rising!
STORMBRINGER.AT (AT), Thomas Patsch
"Pure US-Heavy Metal-Power!!! Barlow is acting on a world-class level and manages all ranges like a young Metal God! A must-have for every genre-disciple!"
METALMESSAGE (D), Markus Eck
„Ashes Of Ares stand for forcefull tracks with pathos and catchy choruses “
BREAKOUT D), Thor Dietrich
ASHES OF ARES on TOUR with:
POWERWOLF, BATTLE BEAST & MAJESTY:
26.09.2013 FR Paris Divan Du Monde
27.09.2013 UK London Underworld
28.09.2013 DE Osnabrück Rosenhof
29.09.2013 NL Nijmegen Doornrosje
01.10.2013 DE Langen Neue Stadthalle
02.10.2013 CH Pratteln Z7
03.10.2013 DE Lindau Vaudeville
04.10.2013 DE München Backstage
05.10.2013 DE Stuttgart LKA
ASHES OF ARES are:
Matt Barlow (ex ICED EARTH) – vocals
Freddie Vidales (ex ICED EARTH) – guitar & bass
Van Williams (ex NEVERMORE) – drums
Be sure to check out:
Trailer part 1: http://youtu.be/MOFcbfBg_30
Trailer part 2: http://youtu.be/9N_A1Y7VDxk
Trailer part 3: http://youtu.be/X6Iecq5Tw1g
Trailer part 4: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xh8AegQZauQ&feature=youtu.be
Trailer part 5: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcsSMlEjmlo
Track-By-Track, Pt. 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x30pcynae2Y
Track-By-Track, Pt. 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-tGe5Gn1jI
Lyric video for `Dead Man’s Plight´: http://bit.ly/156LdEp
Making Of `This Is My Hell`: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tCMq999NJo
Interview with Rock Hard (D) Mag: http://bit.ly/1a231aW