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New ASHES OF ARES –Video/ Single "New Messiahs" Watch Here

  • The Metal Voice
  • 10 hours ago
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ASHES OF ARES, the US heavy metal duo featuring former Iced Earth members Matt Barlow and Freddie Vidales, has revealed first details about their much-awaited, new studio album, entitled "New Messiahs", that is slated for a release in Europe on July 18 and in North America on August 8, 2025 via ROAR!


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Available on CD, Vinyl and in Digital formats, the album pre-sale has just started at:


A music video for the band's first single, "Wake Of Vultures", is now premiering below. Matt comments:


“WAKE OF VULTURES is derived from the idea “Misery loves company” but this goes one step further. This is the back side of involving yourself with the group of miserable people. Once you are a part of that group, you are either a vulture or you are the miserable piece of meat that they feast upon. Another cautionary tale…I’m seeing a pattern.”



Formed in 2012 by Matt Barlow and Freddie Vidales, alongside former Nevermore drummer Van Williams, ASHES OF ARES was born from a shared vision: to create a sound that reflects their personal influences, ideas, and visions. With their self-titled debut album released in 2013, the band quickly captivated audiences in the USA and Europe with their electrifying live performances.


In 2017, after the departure of Van Williams, Matt and Freddie continued undeterred, forging ahead with their creative journey. Their sophomore album, "Well of Souls" (2018), showcased a more intense and expansive sound, cementing the duo’s partnership in songwriting, followed by their third full-length, "Emperors and Fools" (2022), that marked a new milestone and evolution in the sound of ASHES OF ARES.


Now, the band returns with "New Messiahs", continuing their relentless pursuit of sonic excellence and delivering a collection of 12 new tracks that push the boundaries of their signature sound! Featuring the blistering title track and standouts like “Two Graves” and “Wake of Vultures,” the album brings an emotional intensity, sharp songwriting, and captivating melodies that reflect their journey as artists. "New Messiahs" introduces notable collaborations, including Kyle Taylor on drums and guest appearances from Charlie Honig, Craig Blackwell, and Todd La Torre. A surprise bonus track, featuring a powerful cover of Elton John’s “And The House Fell Down”, highlights the duo’s ability to make any song their own. Recorded and mastered by Byron Filson at Villain Recording in Phoenix, Arizona, the album features stunning artwork by Kamil Pietruczynik, bringing a visual dimension to the sonic experience.


Spanning over a decade of evolution, ASHES OF ARES continues to honor their commitment to heartfelt, powerful music that transcends boundaries. With "New Messiahs", they solidify their place as masters of storytelling and architects of a sound that resonates deeply with fans worldwide.


"New Messiahs" Tracklist:


01 - Novus Ordo

02 - New Messiahs

03 - Two Graves

04 - Where You Go

05 - Wake Of Vultures

06 - Infection Deception (CD Bonus Track)

07 - Atrophy

08 - Keep On Walkin'

09 - The Hawk And The Dove

10 - Lust To Feed

11 - From Hell He Rides

12 - And The House Fell Down (CD Bonus Track)


Artist Line-Up:


Matt Barlow - Vocals


Freddie Vidales – Guitars, Bass


Guest drums by Kyle Taylor


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The Metal Voice recently spoke to former Iced Earth and Ashes of Ares Singer Matt Barlow about the bands upcoming Euro Tour celebrating 30 years of the Iced Earth's classic Album 'The Dark Saga'.


Barlow also talked about the upcoming Ashes of Ares new studio album that will be released in the summer of 2025.


ASHES OF ARES, the band featuring former ICED EARTH members Matt Barlow and Freddie Vidales, will celebrate the upcoming 30th anniversary of ICED EARTH's third album, 1996's "The Dark Saga", on a European tour in September/October 2025.

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When asked if his announcements to go out and perform Iced Earth's 'The Dark Saga' in its entirety, with Ashes of Ares in Europe caused any backlash from Jon Shaffer's involvement of Jan 6

"We don't live in a tube of silence here. I think at the end of the day it's the music and I hope that everybody's respectful because I'm going to celebrate Jon (Shaffer) and what he's done .You know (Jon) he's written some F- amazing music and I've been fortunate to be a part of that. So outside of that I'm not going to get political with anything. We're just talking strictly about music and it's for the love of the music and I hope that everybody understands that. If Jon wants to tour again and play this music again I wholeheartedly look forward to that. If that's a possibility. We're just going to go out there and celebrate this music that is very special for a lot of people. We've been given the blessing to do so by Jon. So that's super important to us as well."


When asked if he would rejoin Iced Earth

" Well it's not on the table. Something like that would be entirely up to Jon, that's Jon's band 100%. So that would be something that Jon would have to decide. Whether I would be a part of it or not either way but whether Iced Earth goes out and does it I look forward to that. Whether it would be me involved with it or some somebody else if that were to happen and I can't speak to it."


When asked if there is a new Ashes of Ares studio album coming out

"We got a new record coming out called New Messiahs. I think there's some really really good music in this record, we've been sitting on it for a while. As far as the release times, we got pushed back a little bit but the record has been in the can for about a year.

We've been sitting on it for a while and it's really tough man. It's really tough to sit on music that you're really excited about people hearing. It'll be out this summer 2025. We're getting ready to release some promotional videos and stuff like that too. So that's that's coming. It's amazing




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A dream of many fans is now coming true, as the European audience will have the opportunity to hear and witness the entire epic "The Dark Saga" album on stage.


The monumental 1996 album that has brought so many memories and joy to metal fans will be played from start to finish, yes all 10 songs, along with songs from our forthcoming album




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