Ashes Divide

Infobox musical artist
Name = Ashes Divide
Background = group_or_band
Origin = United States
Genre = Alternative rock
Alternative metal
Hard rock
Years_active = 2007–present
Associated_acts = A Perfect Circle
Label = Island Records
URL = [http://www.ashesdivide.com www.ashesdivide.com]
Current_members = Billy Howerdel
Adam Monroe
Andy Gerold
Jeff Friedl
Matt McJunkins

Ashes Divide (commonly typeset as ASHES dIVIDE, to fit their logo) is an American rock band formed by guitarist Billy Howerdel, who had also formed A Perfect Circle. Howerdel is the primary songwriter, musician, producer, and vocalist for the band. The touring lineup consists of Jeff Friedl on drums, Matt McJunkins on bass, Andy Gerold on lead guitar and Adam Monroe on piano/keyboards. [cite web
url = http://www.thegauntlet.com/article/3985/12057/Ashes-Divide.html
title = Billy Howerdel discusses new band lineup
publisher = The Gauntlet
date = 2008-03-20
accessdate = 2008-03-20] [cite web
url = http://music.ign.com/articles/847/847411p1.html
title = ASHES dIVIDE Video Interviews
publisher = IGN
date = 2008-01-28
accessdate = 2008-01-30]

The band's first single, "The Stone", made its radio premiere on January 22 2008. [cite news
url = http://www.mtv.ca/news/article.jhtml?id=6199
title = Afternoon Fix: Celebrity Birthdays, the 'First Sunday' Movie Minute, the latest news, and more.
work = MTV News
date = 2008-01-09
accessdate = 2008-01-25] Their debut album, "Keep Telling Myself It's Alright", was released on April 8. On February 22, Howerdel explained on Chicago radio station "Q101" that the date was pushed back from March 18 because of the record label. [cite web
url = http://www.chartattack.com/damn/2008/01/0305.cfm
title = A Perfect Circle's Billy Howerdel Goes Solo As Ashes Divide
publisher = ChartAttack
date = 2008-01-03
accessdate = 2008-01-25] The album features guest appearances by Josh Freese (drums), and Devo Keenan (cello), the son of Maynard James Keenan. [cite web
url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=88081
title = A Perfect Circle Guitarist Eager To Launch New Project
publisher = Blabbermouth.net
date = 2008-01-09
accessdate = 2008-01-25] In addition to Freese and Keenan, the record will also feature contributions from drummer Dean Sainz, Concrete Blonde's Johnette Napolitano, Alkaline Trio's Matt Skiba and former A Perfect Circle bassist Paz Lenchantin.

Ashes Divide is also featured on Linkin Park's Projekt Revolution 2008 tour, performing on the Main Stage. They also performed with Stone Temple Pilots and Filter for the K-rock's Return of the Rock event.

Discography

Albums

*2008: "Keep Telling Myself It's Alright" #36 U.S.

ingles

References

External links

* [http://www.islandrecords.com/ashesdivide/index.php Official website] at Island Records
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* [http://www.ashesdivideonline.com/ ASHES dIVIDE News] at ASHES dIVIDE Online

Interviews

* [http://www.thegrixer.com/ashesdivide.html Billy Howerdel Exclusive] ASHES dIVIDE with The Grixer Music Mag
* [http://www.thegauntlet.com/interviews/3985/Ashes-Divide.html Ashes Divide Interview] at The Gauntlet
* [http://www.cagerattle.com/media/?tag_id=ashes-divide Ashes Divide Interview] at Cage Rattle
* [http://www.type3media.com/interviews/billyhowerdelinterview20080616.html Billy Howerdel Interview] at Type 3 Media