Christian metal band Ashes Awaken are set to release their highly anticipated debut album, Rise, on February 6, 2026, kicking off the new year with the premiere of their autobiographical single and official video, “Amazing Grace, Again.” The song, written by frontman Michael Stover, captures the album’s core themes of redemption, resilience, and the transformative power of Christ’s love.
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“If I had to pick one song from the album that told the entire story of my redemption through Christ, this one is it,” says Stover. “It’s real. It’s raw. It’s uplifting and hopeful. I owe it all to Jesus.”
“Amazing Grace, Again” charts a journey from darkness into light, confronting addiction, self-loathing, and personal demons with honesty and urgency. Lyrics like:
“I was crawling in shadows, no light to be found…
But then the silence broke like a crack in the sky
A voice like thunder said, ‘Child, you can rise!’”
capture the visceral struggle of brokenness transformed by divine grace. With soaring choruses, punishing guitars, and cathartic percussion, the track is both a metal powerhouse and a heartfelt testimony of salvation.
Rise spans 11 tracks exploring confession, repentance, spiritual warfare, and ultimate renewal. Other standout tracks include “A Better Way,” “For You,” and “Rise from the Ashes.” Rooted in Christian Metal and Melodic Metal, Ashes Awaken blend the towering vocals and conviction of Stryper, the modern punch of Skillet, and the hard-edged energy of Killswitch Engage to deliver a sound that hits the spirit as hard as it does the senses.
Produced and recorded by Michael Stover under MTS Records, Rise delivers riff-driven muscle, soaring hooks, and lyrics rooted in faith that doesn’t flinch.
“‘Rise’ is more than just a record, it’s a resurrection,” Stover says. “These songs came out of struggle, doubt, and ultimately faith. Every riff and every lyric is about finding light in the wreckage and standing back up when the world tries to bury you. No matter how dark it gets, Jesus gives us the strength to rise.”
Release Details
Album: Rise
Artist: Ashes Awaken
Release Date: February 6, 2026
New Single/Video: “Amazing Grace, Again”
Genre: Christian Metal / Modern Metal
Themes: Redemption, grace, spiritual rebirth
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Label
MTS Records
Produced By
Michael Stover
Management
MTS Management Group
Connect with the band:
https://www.facebook.com/ashesawaken777
https://www.mtsmanagementgroup.com
Contact: michael@mtsmanagementgroup.com
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