Ashenspire

Ashenspire, an avant-garde metal band from Glasgow, Scotland, formed in the mid-2010s. Known for their politically charged themes, they blend black metal with jazz, classical, and theatrical elements, incorporating saxophone and violin. Their acclaimed 2022 album, Hostile Architecture, explores social inequality. Their debut, Speak Not of the Laudanum Quandary, released in 2017. The band is celebrated for its dense, expressive sound and powerful vocals.