Citing influence from acts like Undying and Dissection, Syracuse New Yorkers Azshara struck like a wrecking ball with their 2023 self titled demo and it was enough to get them signed to Daze, who re-released it in remixed and remastered form earlier this year. Taking their name from a Queen in classic video game World of Warcraft, the band
Featuring a guest vocal appearance from Dan Violence of Kidnapped fame, Syracuse New Yorkers Azshara have premiered a new cut titled “Thorns“. It’s the first from a new EP “Ashen Skies” which is set for a 21st March appearance via Daze having been recorded with Chaz Torok at The Source (Balmora, Wreckage) in New Haven, Connecticut.
If you missed it then the self titled debut EP from Ashen Skies, a collaboration between bassist Joe Hanham, guitarist James Short and former Twelve Foot Ninja vocalist and keyboardist Nik “KiN” Barker, comes highly recommended. If you need a little evidence before checking that out then the band have given us a second music
Hailing from Gosport in the United Kingdom, bassist Joe Hanham and guitarist James Short have been creating music together in various outfits for more than 30 years. Seeking the path less travelled with a desire to create music free from borders and boundaries the pair decided to start a fresh project and in late 2023