Devout/The Modern Hymn

Standing in stark contrast to rock & roll’s status quo, Scatter the Ashes are about to knock the music world on its collective ear. Taking their sound to a place where vast, haunting pauses are as important as a forceful punk foundation and a gift for melody, this inventive, Nashville-spawned quartet defies easy categorization on their mind-blowing Epitaph debut, "Devout/The Modern Hymn." Equal parts metallic and melodic, the band's debut focuses on pissed-off howls, persuasive power, meaty riffs, and loud/soft dramatics. The chiming guitars of moody forefathers like the Cure sneak into the mix as well, defying sonic expectation. Prepare to be startled and amazed.