PITTSBURGH, PA – November 18, 2025 – Rising Christian metal force Ashes Awaken are set to unleash their long-awaited debut album, Rise, on February 6, 2026. The album arrives on the heels of the band’s breakout single “A Better Way”, which introduced audiences to their faith-driven heaviness and lyrical testimony of redemption, and their new single, “For You.” With Rise, Ashes Awaken deliver a full-length experience that combines crushing riffs, soaring melodies, and unflinching messages of hope, recovery, and spiritual rebirth.
Pre-orders and pre-saves for Rise are available now on all major digital platforms at https://hypeddit.com/ashesawaken/riselp
A Tracklist Forged in Faith and Fire
The 11-song album is a sonic journey from the shadows of despair to the light of deliverance:
- Golgotha
- Crown of Thorns
- Shout It Loud
- A Better Way
- Amazing Grace, Again
- Hallelujah
- For You
- Through Strengthened Hands
- The Mirror
- Love’s Embrace
- Rise from the Ashes
From the middle-eastern inspired, dramatic intensity of set opener “Golgotha” to the anthemic closer “Rise from the Ashes,” the record embodies the band’s mission to create music that doesn’t just move the body, but transforms the soul.
“Rise is our story of chains breaking, of finding light in the darkest places, and of standing back up when life has knocked you down,” songwriter Michael Stover explains. “I wanted to write an album that testifies to the power of Love and the Lord—capital Ls—to set people free.”
For Fans of Faith and Fury
Marrying the sonic heft of modern metal with the message of eternal hope, Ashes Awaken have crafted an album that will resonate with fans of Demon Hunter, Skillet, and Killswitch Engage alike. Tracks like “Crown of Thorns” and “Through Strengthened Hands” bring both ferocity and vulnerability, while “Amazing Grace, Again” and “Hallelujah” show a softer side of the band. Stover cites bands like Stryper, Boston, Queen, Styx and Journey as some of his biggest influences.
Album Release Details
- Album Title: Rise
- Artist: Ashes Awaken
- Release Date: February 6, 2026
- Genre: Christian Metal / Modern Metal / Hard Rock
- Label/Distribution: MTS Records
- Pre-Save/Pre-Order: Available Now https://hypeddit.com/ashesawaken/riselp
About Ashes Awaken
Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Ashes Awaken craft music that fuses the visceral impact of metal with the timeless message of faith and redemption. Their mission: to bring light into dark places and hope to those still wrestling with their chains. Rise, the band’s debut LP, embodies that mission—eleven songs that rage, testify, and ultimately uplift.
Media Contact
Company Name: MTS Management Group
Contact Person: Michael Stover
Email: Send Email
Phone: 4124455282
Address:227 Gill Road
City: Apollo
State: PA
Country: United States
Website: http://www.mtsmanagementgroup.com/