Melodic Metal Band Ashes Awaken Release New Single “A Better Way”

Pittsburgh-based melodic metal band Ashes Awaken storm onto the scene with their debut single, “A Better Way”, the first taste of their forthcoming full-length album Rise, set to release in late 2025. Blending the intensity of modern melodic rock and metal with faith-driven storytelling, “A Better Way” is an electrifying anthem of resilience, recovery, and redemption. Fueled by down-tuned riffs, thunderous drums, and commanding vocals that shift from searing aggression to soaring melody, the track delivers the visceral punch of heavy music while offering a message of hope and grace. Its chant-ready chorus captures the spirit of defiance and deliverance: a powerful reminder that for those fighting through addiction and brokenness, there is always a path forward.

“This song was born out of real struggle,” songwriter and spokesperson Michael Stover said. “We’ve watched people we love wrestle with chains—addiction, shame, isolation—and we’ve battled our own. ‘A Better Way’ is us throwing a lifeline: you are not your past, and you’re not alone. In Jesus, there’s freedom.”

Ashes Awaken’s music occupies the space where melodic metal meets cinematic atmosphere, infused with spiritually charged lyricism. With Rise, the band expands that creative palette, weaving together themes of rebirth, resilience, and rising from the ashes. Across the album’s narrative arc—one that moves from prison walls to phoenix wings—the group pairs massive breakdowns and towering choruses with lyrics that confront darkness honestly while leading listeners toward light.

Hailing from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Ashes Awaken forge heavy, hope-filled metal that speaks to both body and soul. With a mission to bring light into the darkest places, the band crafts cathartic songs about breaking chains, rebuilding faith, and rising again.

“A Better Way”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYBzL2pw3e0

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