Music Style Heavy Metal - Progressive Metal/Rock - Doom - Gothic

Artist History Ashes to Ashes was formed in 1992 by Michael Stenberg, Björn Luna and Kristian Johansen.In the fall of '98, the band began planning their self financed debut album, "Shapes of Spirits". An album intended for promotional use only. The songs which later made it to the final product, were a mix of new ones, and some older material that was totally re-arranged. Only weeks before the band entered the studio they recruited singer Kenneth Brastad after several auditions during the fall of '98 and beginning of '99.The recording and mixing took place at Gordon Studio with engineer Thomas Sörlie in the spring of '99. The basic tracks (rythm guitar, bass and drums) were recorded live, and the band used 40 hours, all in all to complete the recording and mixing of the album.The mastering took place at Strype Audio by Tom Kvälsvoll in the fall of '99 and after some delay at the record plant, the CD was finally ready to be distributed in the end of December '99. "Shapes of Spirits" contains a very diverse blend of different musical elements and includes everything from classical music to heavy metal, with a strong focus on atmosphere and haunting melodies. The album has recieved excellent reviews in magazines and webzines worldwide. Ashes to Ashes are currently working on new material. The new songs will take them into a "heavier" and slightly more uptempo direction, mixed in their distinct trademark sound.Check out http://www.atoa.net for further information, reviews, photos, soundfiles and more. The band signed with DVS Records in December 2000 and the next album is scheduled for a March release 2002. In December of 2001 the band replaced drummer Kristian Johansen with Ronny Kaasa.

Group Members Michael Stenberg - Guitars, Björn Luna - Bass, Ronny Kaasa - Drums, Kenneth Brastad - Vocals

Albums Shapes of Spirits

Press Reviews http://www.atoa.net/reviews.htm

Location Oslo, None - Norway

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