Ashylus which is an acronym for Ambition | Strength | Heart | Youth | Love | Understanding | Sacrifice which doubles as their motto while they continue to establish themselves as a presence in the hardcore/metal circles throughout Washington and Oregon. Teaming with local musical rising powers such as AAP Management and Monumental Booking, Ashylus endears themselves to local fans through their lyrical sincerity and tonal brutality. Read the full length interview with Ashylus frontman Anthony Badziong in its entirety HERE

If I had an extra $1000, the first piece of equipment I would purchase for the band is…A new PA. Current trend in music/scene that bugs you? Negativity. Current trend in music/scene that has challenged you? The fact that there are so many bands now a days, it really challenges us as musicians to write music that separates us from the rest of the bands. Currently reading…Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. Currently watching…Bill Cosby. Top 5 songs in your personal iPod right now? The Conflict (The Ghost inside), Axe to Fall (Converge), Where the sun never sleeps (Stick to Your Guns), Living Proof (Molotov Solution), Misanthropy Pure (Shai Hulud). Any crazy pre-performance rituals? The Shimmy… Best memory that comes to mind from a show/tour? Crazy Crowd reaction to our lyrics and music on our EP release show. Worst memory that comes to mind from a show/tour? Having our set cut in the middle of our third song due to lack of time. When it’s all said and done, I hope I am remembered for…Putting on a great show

Ashylus is: Anthony Badziong – Vocals; Bijan Davari – Guitar; Aaron McKinney – Guitar; Kevin Ubiadas – Bass; Andrew Badziong – Drums. Ashylus will be on a 2010 West Coast Summer Tour from July 18th through August 2nd. Debut EP “Enslaved By False Belief” now recording. Keep up to date with recording and tour information at the Ashylus Myspace Page

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