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Musical Influences Tones On Tail, Clan of Xymox, TSOL, The Damned, The Mission U.K., Death In June, Chrome, Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds, The Jesus and Mary Chain

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Artist History Started in 1996, Written In Ashes has been gaining critical acclaim as well as a world wide fan base. After the releases of "Eternal" (1997) "Eclipse" (1999) "Epiphany" (2000) and various compilation appearances including Cleopatra's "Unquiet Grave volume 1" (1999). The band emerged in 2001 with the strongest material to date and an all new lineup. The band's current line-up contains founding member Kevyn Hay along with stage and studio vetrans, Ashe Ruppe of The Elysium Facade, Trance to the Sun, and Nocturne~pdx~ , Jason Carter of Black Winter and Love Nancy Sugar and Damon Law of theStark and sexwithsarah. Written in Ashes deliver dark and haunting melodies with style, incorporating danceable electronics with an intricate mix of guitars and vocals. Written In Ashes is constantly performing across the United States with European tours on the horizon, a new album in the works and recently appeared on the Ankhor Records Alice Cooper tribute cd "Mutations" (2002). Written In Ashes has had the pleasure of sharing the stage with such bands as Faith and the Muse, Gitane Demone, Black Tape For A Blue Girl, Trance to the Sun, Audra, The Cruxshadows and Voltaire to name a few.

Group Members Kevyn Hay - Vox :::: Ashe Ruppe - Bass Guitar, Synthesizers, Electronics, and Backing Vox :::: Jason Carter - Guitar, Electronics :::: Damon Law - Synthesizers, Electronics and Backing Vox

Instruments synthesizers, samplers, guitars, bass, vox, fifths of Stoli, pints of Guinness

Albums 'Eternal' - 1997 'Eclipse' - 1999 'Epiphany' - 2000 'Written In Ashes' - 2002 and various compilation appearances

Press Reviews - "This is Gothic rock with a capital 'G,' the way it used to be made in the good ol' days." ~The Plague Magazine :::: - "Written In Ashes is perfect for anyone looking for a little substance in the present gothic music world." ~Outburn Magazine :::: too many to list here, see our site... http://www.writteninashes.com

Additional Info Written In Ashes releases and various cd appearances can be found thru: Carpe Mortem, Metropolis, Cleopatra, Middle Pillar, Projekt, Caroline, Underground, Nightbreed U.K., Darkcell, Amazon.com, Tower Records or by mailing us directly at writteninashes@earthlink.net

Location Portland, Oregon - USA

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