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Athens-based hard rock band Ashes to Omens proudly announces the release of their new single, "My Favorite Sin," accompanied by a captivating music video. This highly anticipated release marks another significant milestone for the band.

"My Favorite Sin" was expertly engineered, mixed, and mastered by Michael Guevarez, ensuring a top-tier auditory experience for listeners. The music video was directed by James Murray and produced and filmed by Halo Union Productions. Grant Butler skillfully edited the video, which was shot on location in Decatur, GA, and Colbert, GA.

"‘My Favorite Sin’ is a song about struggling to find your way in a relationship that you know is toxic but you just can't let go because of how it makes you feel," explains James Branton, the band's vocalist. The song's powerful lyrics and intense instrumentals capture the emotional complexity of holding onto a relationship that's both harmful and irresistible.

Ashes to Omens continues to push the boundaries of the hard rock genre, and "My Favorite Sin" is a testament to their evolving artistry and dedication to their craft.

Based in Athens, Georgia, Ashes To Omens seamlessly blend Hard Rock, Alternative Rock and Post-Grunge styles into something powerful and unique. With the help of producer Michael Guevarez, Ashes To Omens is set to take 2024 by storm with the release of three new singles. Fans can expect nothing less than a further evolution of the sound they have come to know and love.

Beyond the music, the band’s story is one of triumph over hardship, overcoming challenges and staying true to a vision.

Following the band’s momentous start behind their 2017 single “The Screws,” lead singer James Branton, with the support of his brothers in music, triumphed over a battle with thyroid cancer. With renewed purpose and strength, Ashes To Omens hit the pavement, releasing critically acclaimed singles including “The Conflict Within,” “War Cry,” and their 2021 album Black Boxes (produced by Matt Washburn at LedBelly Sound Studios.) Along with touring the East Coast, these releases gained attention for the band in several publications, radio airplay, and a loyal and rabid fanbase.

Following a short break in 2022, Ashes To Omens, with its re-invigorated line-up, is set to give the world new music and a new show behind it in 2024. The latest singles further show the band’s growing maturity and evolution in their craft, sure to draw new fans while keeping the faithful coming back for more.

Ashes To Omens are:
James Branton - Vocals
Christopher Blake - Bass
Casey Lee - Drums
Trip Cooper - Guitar
Nathan Grant - Guitar

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" 'War Cry' is about bringing awareness to depression, PTSD, anxiety, mental illness and suicide prevention. It's about staying strong when you can't be and knowing that you're not alone and that you don't have to suffer in silence." - ASHES TO OMENS

Based out of Athens, GA, Ashes to Omens formed in late July 2017 as a 4 piece and have influences from Breaking Benjamin, Nothing More, Audioslave, Iron Maiden and more. Not long after their formation, vocalist James Branton was diagnosed with Thyroid cancer and underwent treatment for it.

The band quickly released their debut single “The Screws”, in August of 2017 and accompanied by a music video in February 2018. After overcoming cancer, Branton added a 2nd guitarist to the band and they became a 5 piece. Their self-titled debut album hit the indie charts in June 2018 and catapulted them to the number one position for Rock on Reverbnation in Athens where they held for over a year.

Not long after the release of their debut ep, they began work on their 2nd album. The first release was "The Conflict Within". It was featured in Georgia Music Spotlight as being “energetic, straight ahead hard rock”. Full of monolithic mid-tempo hard rock riffs, anthemic (Slash-esque) guitar solos, and gritty, commanding vocals with the ideal level of attitude and energy for the genre. As well as getting a stellar review of their most recent single, "The Conflict Within" in Rawckus Magazine.

In July-August 2018, the band opened for legendary Cinderella frontman, Tom Keifer to a sold out crowd at Innovation Amphitheater to an over-whelmingly positive response and left with the crowd on their feet. They have also shared the stage with several national acts, including REHAB, Hallowpoint (Missouri) and Demon In Me (Cali) and Lullwater. They are currently tracking their 2nd album with the incredible Led Belly Studios in Dawsonville, GA with engineer, Matt Washburn. Ledbelly is responsible for several releases from national acts Mastadon, Artemis Pyledriver, Legion X and many more. The album will be produced ,mixed and mastered by Justin Davis of American Music out of Seattle, Washington. Justin is known for his amazing work with Lullwater’s most recent album.

On October 2nd of 2020 the band released “War Cry”, a song about overcoming anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts during difficult times. It will be released independently. Early listening by blogs and radio stations have already given it stellar reviews.

ASHES TO OMENS Release New Single "My Favorite Sin" + Official Music Video

ASHES TO OMENS Release Official Music Video for "War Cry"

" 'War Cry' is about bringing awareness to depression, PTSD, anxiety, mental illness and suicide prevention. It's about staying strong when you can't be and knowing that you're not alone and that you don't have to suffer in silence." - ASHES TO OMENS