FROM ASHES MARKS A FIERY NEW ERA FOR RED SKIES MOURNING

From Ashes makes it immediately clear what Red Skies Mourning came here to deliver. The EP blends melodic aggression and emotional catharsis across six tracks that dig into pain, renewal, and the long climb toward redemption. Produced by Chris Dawson and mixed and mastered by Jimmie Beattie, the record introduces a raw yet cinematic version of the band’s sound, led by the storm-soaked single “Shipwrecked” and its NeverEnding Story-inspired visual. As frontman Chris Aleshire puts it, “From Ashes is more than an album. It is everything I have torn down and rebuilt, piece by piece.”

The songs hit with a confidence that keeps the whole project locked together, moving from ferocious to reflective without ever losing momentum. By the time “Paralyzed” hits its final note, it is obvious Red Skies Mourning is stepping into a new chapter and doing it with real purpose. This is the kind of EP that sticks, invites a replay, and makes you eager for whatever they burn down and rebuild next. Let’s dig in:

“Where You Been” explodes out of the gate on From Ashes with pure fire and momentum. The drums hit like a freight train, the guitar riffs are catchy as hell, and the bass sits perfectly in the pocket. And the mix, my god, the mix is unreal. Everything feels huge, clean, and locked in. It is one of those openers that grabs you by the throat and makes it clear you are in for something big.

“Obvious” comes in with a tight, well crafted intro before Michael Laulis starts chugging on guitar. If you know anything about this band, that usually means something massive is about to happen. And sure enough, the chorus hits like a meteor.

Chris Aleshire’s vocals lock perfectly with the guitars, bass, and drums, creating a huge, arena-ready sound that deserves to be blasting from every rock station in the country and probably the world if we are being honest. The whole track feels explosive, polished, and ridiculously satisfying.

And the breakdown? You just have to experience it. It is one of those moments that smacks you in the chest and makes you want to replay the whole song immediately.

“Don’t You (Forget About Me)” arrives as track three on the album, and Red Skies Mourning absolutely crush it. Covering a song this iconic is a risky move, but they pull it off with total confidence. It honors Simple Minds while injecting a massive, modern rock punch that feels completely their own.

The band’s trademark edge runs through every moment, from the soaring chorus to the gritty guitar tone that gives the track real weight. Michael Trujillo’s bass is a standout here, crisp, driving, and impossible to ignore. It anchors the entire arrangement and gives the cover a fresh sense of muscle.

It’s hands down one of the strongest versions of the song we have ever heard. They respected the classic, elevated it, and made it hit even harder. Do yourself a favor and queue this one up immediately.

“Dangerous” hits as track four on the album, and it brings Red Skies Mourning right back into their heavy-hitting zone. The song has that thick, muscular punch you get from Breaking Benjamin, the kind of sound that feels built to shake an arena. The chorus is wildly catchy, the guitar riffs lock in with real force, and the whole track barrels forward with the kind of intensity that makes you want to run it back the second it ends.

“Shipwrecked” is one of the strongest moments on the album and easily one of our personal favorites. Chris Aleshire’s vocals are absolutely locked in and delivered with a confidence that cuts right through the mix. His tone is sharp, controlled, and packed with emotion, elevating every second of the track.

Michael Laulis on guitar, Michael Trujillo on bass, and Corey Carpenter on drums form a rhythm section that feels airtight. Every part supports the next, and the whole thing swells into a massive, full-throttle rock song. The band fires on all cylinders here, and the chemistry is undeniable.

We reviewed “Shipwrecked” when it dropped as a standalone single, and it hits just as hard inside the album. Honestly, if they asked us to cover it a third time, we would not hesitate. It is that good.

“Paralyzed” closes the EP with a bang. It opens with a quick flash of electronic and hip hop flavor, just enough to throw you off balance before the whole band comes roaring back in. The energy is sky high, the riffs slam, and the entire thing feels like Red Skies Mourning, reminding you precisely who they are. It is a bold, adrenaline-heavy sendoff that guarantees you will be thinking about this EP long after the final note fades.

From Ashes leaves zero doubt about what Red Skies Mourning came here to do. This EP is stacked with massive choruses, razor-sharp riffs, and vocals that hit with real intention. Every track brings its own surge of energy, but they all fit together with a confidence that makes the whole thing feel bigger than the sum of its parts.

The band moves from ferocious to emotional to explosive without ever losing its grip on what makes its sound work. The musicianship is tight, the production is huge, and the chemistry between Aleshire, Laulis, Trujillo, and Carpenter is impossible to ignore.

By the time “Paralyzed” wraps, it is obvious Red Skies Mourning is operating at a new level. From Ashes is the kind of EP that sticks with you, demands a replay, and makes you genuinely excited for whatever they set on fire next.