Great Things With MATT BRANDYBERRY Of FROM ASHES TO NEW

From Ashes To New have had a stellar 2024, with the release of
Blackout Deluxe capitalising on the success of the original album
and opening up the band to a wider fanbase who got to hear a
different side of the band's musical psyche.
It is already their best performing album, so much so that it has
propelled them across the world for their first visit to Australia
when they hit the stage as part of Good Things 2024, starting in
Melbourne on December 6 before moving through Sydney and Brisbane
over consecutive days. It is hard to believe this will be From
Ashes To New's debut performance Down Under, with HEAVY getting the
opportunity to talk with vocalist Matt Brandyberry to find out
more.
In the full interview, Matt expressed his excitement about his
first tour of Australia, which he has been wanting to do for over a
decade. He mentioned that he has no idea what to expect from
Australian crowds and that he is looking forward to a
stripped-down, old-school throwdown-style show.
We spoke about their performance at Good Things and who he was more
looking forward to playing with, the vibe backstage at festivals
and catching up with old friends and the difference between the
dynamics between bands at festivals and on smaller tours which led
to a chat about From Ashes To New's own headlining sideshows. He
also mentioned that fans could expect to hear a few different songs
from Blackout Deluxe, which featured collaborations with various
artists. Matt expressed satisfaction with the album's performance
and the positive fan reaction to the risk they took by releasing
it. He used the example of Bad Omens' success with their album
Death of Peace of Mind to illustrate the importance of taking risks
in the music industry.
Matt also revealed that From Ashes to New are working on new
material, but due to personal and work commitments, the process has
been slow. He emphasized the importance of taking risks and being
genuine in their music, aiming to create something that will
resonate with fans for decades.

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