From Ashes To New are a modern metal band from Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
As 2025 came to a close, they marked the moment with a new release.
In early December, the band dropped their latest single, “Drag Me,” through Better Noise Music.
With this release, the band steps into darker territory.
They deliver an intense and confrontational statement.
The song dives deep into inner conflict and the ongoing fight against one’s own demons.
Through its lyrics, “Drag Me” paints a picture of someone trapped in an internal war.
In this state, good intentions repeatedly lose to negative thoughts and unresolved wounds.
The song reflects a moment when the mind becomes its own battlefield, and escape feels impossible.
Vocalist Matt Brandyberry previously explained that the track grew from the feeling of facing oneself as the greatest enemy.
He emphasized that the most real fight does not come from the outside world, but from the reflection staring back in the mirror.
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New Sound of From Ashes To New
Musically, “Drag Me” stays true to From Ashes To New’s signature sound.
The band aggressively blends alt-metal with electronic elements, while emotional vocal dynamics push the intensity even further.
Moreover, the single continues the band’s momentum from earlier in 2025.
Back in July, they released “New Disease” as a new chapter in their catalog.
That song also marked their first fresh material since the additional tracks from BLACKOUT (Deluxe).
Meanwhile, the original BLACKOUT album, released in 2023, achieved major success by reaching number one on several global rock and metal charts.
The album also strengthened the band’s reputation for capturing modern anxiety through honest, powerful music.
In addition to releasing “Drag Me,” From Ashes To New have confirmed that they will soon announce a major tour.
Currently, “Drag Me” is available on all major digital streaming platforms.
Alongside the release, the band has also unveiled an official visualizer.
Together, these elements give fans another immersive way to feel the song’s heavy and emotional impact.
