Concert Review: From Autumn to Ashes w/ Haste the Day, It Dies Today, Alesana, Twelve Gauge Valentine (May 5, 2007)
Published May 07, 2007
In the end, this ended up being a good, if not extraordinary night of music. It got off to a slow start, but continuously picked up as we sped towards out confrontation with From Autumn to Ashes. It became apparent to me that Ashes is a band that is seeking to re-establish themselves. They had gone on a hiatus, where fans thought they were going to break up, they had to deal with the departure of their lead singer, Mark had to adjust to a new role and find someone new to fill the now empty drum stool. They have come back with a new album, which sounds pretty good from the couple of tracks I've heard, and gone on a tour to get the name back on people's minds. It seems to be working well, and it doesn't hurt to have Haste the Day, which seems to be climbing in popularity at a fast rate, with you. This was the last night of this particular tour, though I am sure they will be back on the road getting the word out and bringing the energy of the music to the stage.
Christopher Beaumont spends much of his time writing about entertainment when he isn't sitting in a movie theater. He is known around the office as the "Movie Guy" and is always ready to talk about his favorite form of entertainment and offer up recommendations. Interests include science fiction, horror, and metal music. His writings can be found at Draven99's Musings and Draven99's Media Center. 
- Concert Review: From Autumn to Ashes w/ Haste the Day, It Dies Today, Alesana, Twelve Gauge Valentine (May 5, 2007)
- Published: May 07, 2007
- Type: Review
- Section: Music
- Filed Under: Music: Emo, Music: Live Concerts, Music: Metal
- Writer: Chris Beaumont
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Chris:
I was at The Chance last Saturday and thought from Autumn to Ashes was awesome. If you are going to review bands whose music doesn't appeal to you, you should try to be a little more objective.
Hey Rob,
Thanks for commenting. I am open to all music, and while I think this style has to struggle to be original and leave a mark, I feel I was more than fair to the bands involved. Nowhere did I say I did not Like FATA.
Chris:
I sincerely apologize. After reading your review again I realize that I was wrong. Actually your review was very favorable when it came to FATA. Look for good things to come from FATA. They are five hard working, dedicated, individuals. Most of these guys if not all of them started with Metal, and Fran's sound makes them different from a lot of other screamo bands.
No worries, Rob.
I am thinking of picking up one of their albums to get a studio taste for them. My aim is to be fair, although their is always going to be a style that has to try harder to win me over, but that is the nature of the beast. I am not of the opinion that I have to be familiar with a style or artist in order to have a valid opinion.
I still think Haste the Day was more impressive on this night, though.
hey what sites can i go to see a listing of concerts for From Autumn to Ashes
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Good review. Cheers!