Born of a deep love for symphonic metal, Ashentide combines heavy, driving distortion, haunting vocals, and lush symphonic arrangements to create a unique, fantastical experience. Late in 2008, Overlord Tom began the search for others to share his love of melodic metal. In short order, he found Andrew, whose boundless energy and talent compliment his wicked fingers on anything with strings. Next was Anastasia, melding classical training with her fierce spirit to create rich layers of harmony and emotion. They next recruited Lenore, adding her velvet voice to their stories of passion. This wayward crew poured their souls into the creation of their self-titled EP, forged under the guidance of Daante, whose savage solos and wise words helped gain the album an epic release in July 2011. Inspired by the sound, J. Rivers filled the void as a second guitarist, completing the luxurious guitar harmonies that cried out to be made whole. The final piece fell into place when a happenstance encounter brought Sir Bastian into the fold, his deep bass tones fleshing out the growing symphony. Now complete, Ashentide is currently appearing in live venues while working in the studio on their first full-length album. Ashentide’s original music, influenced by everything from Beethoven to traditional folk music to black metal, unites the brutal and the beautiful with rich harmonies and wrenching riffs. Together, Ashentide makes legend and fantasy real, bringing the impossible to life through story and song. Carrying on in the tradition of great European bands, such as Nightwish, Epica, and Within Temptation, Ashentide joins the blossoming American symphonic metal scene to share the majesty, ferocity, and enchantment of this music with the world. Female-fronted symphonic metal from Los Angeles, California, USA. Download 3 FREE songs here: https://www.facebook.com/ashentide/app_2405167945