Syracuse, NY has consistently been a home to metal and hardcore, AZSHARA are carrying that legacy. Announce ‘Ashen Skies’ EP out March 21st on DAZE. Tour this April with Torture, Balmora, Sanction, Final Resting Place.

Formed in 2023, the band released their demo through Ephyra that fall and then releases a remixed and remastered version on DAZE earlier this year. Now AZSHARA announce their first true EP, ‘Ashen Skies’, set for release on March 21st. Recorded with Chaz Torok at The Source (Balmora, Wreckage) in New Haven, CT, the five tracks deliver a crushing and forlorn blend of blackened metalcore. Single ‘Thorns’ out now centers on blistering riffs and a menacing dual vocal attack from Collin Flynn and Kidnapped’s Dan Violence. The sound balances between demonic and dynamic, drawing influence from acts like Undying and Dissection.

AZSHARA is Collin Flynn – Vocals, Paul Lares – Guitar, Nate Martin – Guitar, David Tellez – Drums, Victor Runeare – Bass.

‘Ashen Skies’ EP Tracklist:

1. TO BRING ABOUT OUR END

2. THORNS (FEATURING KIDNAPPED)

3. MOURNING FROST

4. ASHEN SKIES

5. SOULBOUND

6. DESOLATION (2023 DEMO LP/CD EXCLUSIVE)

7. SORROW BLEEDS (2023 DEMO LP/CD EXCLUSIVE)

8. DREAMS FORGOTTEN (2023 DEMO LP/CD EXCLUSIVE)

9. SILENT AS THE GRAVE (2023 DEMO LP/CD EXCLUSIVE)

10. CENTURIES OF GRIEF (2023 DEMO LP/CD EXCLUSIVE)

Tour Dates:

3/21 – West Haven CT @ The Crunch House w/ Fatal Realm & Burning Lord

DAZE tour w/ Torture, Balmora, Sanction, Final Resting Place

4/1 – Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church*

4/2 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Preserving*

4/3 – Cleveland, OH @ No Class*

4/4 – Detroit, MI @ Sanctuary*

4/5 – Chicago, IL @ Beat Kitchen*

4/6 – Des Moines, IA @ Lefty’s*

4/8 – Denver, CO @ D3 Arts

4/9 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Publik Space

4/10 – Las Vegas, NV @ American Legion Post 8

4/11 – Los Angeles, CA @ 1720

4/12 – Tuscon, AZ @ Urbxn

4/13 – El Paso TX @ VFW Post 10354

4/14 – San Antonio, TX @ Paper Tiger

4/15 – Denton, TX @ Rubber Gloves

4/16 – Memphis, TN @ Hi Tone

4/17 – Knoxville, TN @ Karns Community Center

4/18 – Winston Salem, NC @ Hoots Beer Co

4/19 – Richmond, VA @ The Warehouse

4/20 – Lakewood, NJ @ Maggie’s

* = no Final Resting Place