ROA’s Successful Release, www.ritesofash.com, Demonstrates Band’s Extensive Fanbase, Band Begins Work on Live Concert DVD

Washington, DC (PRWEB) September 21, 2006 -- In December, 2005, Rites of Ash’s 23-year old guitarist Lazzo and 18-year old vocalist 80-Two dejectedly pondered the fate of the band after their 5th lineup change. The duo had engineered and produced their first album, Enter the Evil System, a collaborative effort with DMC World Champion DJ I-Dee, but Rites of Ash struggled to find the missing piece in their live set, a drummer who could keep up with the band’s feverish, technical rhythm parts.

Fortunately, hope came in the form of Fester, an accomplished drummer with over 20 years experience playing with various groups in the DC Metropolitan area. Fester’s intense and complex style solidified the group’s live performance, which has since evolved into a full theatrical experience, complete with tv monitor-mannequins, backdrops and real-time backing videos accompanying the band’s electric stage presence and incredible musicianship.

Rites of Ash debuted their full-length album, Beautiful Illusions, on September 5th through Rana Sobhany’s DC-based indie label Inchoate Records to critical acclaim and an international group of followers.

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