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23rd December 2007 - A Special Christmas Message From ASH
"After a very busy and eventful 2007 we'd like to thanks all our fans for all your support over the year and would like to send you this special message via our crazy friend Crap! See ya'll in 08!" x Ash

21st December 2007 - Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year
Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year

Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year

Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year
12th December 2007 - Videos From Belfast
Merry Christmas
Here are videos from ASH's final performance of the year in Belfast last Friday. The videos include Barry Peak's and Nathan Connelly's encore appearances on stage with the band.
9th December 2007 - ASH Finish The Year in Belfast
Merry Christmas
ASH finished their 2007 shows in ephantic style in Belfast on Friday night, playing a 24 song set infront of a home crowd packed with their friends and families. For the encore of the year the band were joined on stage by friends Barry Peak, frontman of school friends and mentors Laser Gun Nun (more recently Backwater) for a cover of their anthem, and Cosmic Debri, 'Melon Farmer'. Then ending the night with Nathan Connelly from Snow Patrol on guitar for 'Goldfinger' and 'Burn Baby Burn'. Mark also teased the crowd almost providing 'Goldfinger' backing vocals. Full set list:

Meltdown
Orpheus
You Can't Have It All
A Life Less Ordinary
Shining Light
Clones
Ritual
Angel Interceptor
There's A Star
Walking Barefoot
Evil Eye
Polaris
Kung Fu
Renegade Cavalcade
Blacklisted
Oh Yeah
Girl from Mars
Twilight of the Innocents
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End of the World
Jack Names the Planets
Uncle Pat
Melon Farmer (Barry Peak on guitar and lead vocals)
Goldfinger (Nathan Connelly on guitar)
Burn Baby Burn (Nathan Connelly on guitar)
2nd December 2007 - Irish Tour Dates Support
ASH in Ireland before Christmas
ASH return to Ireland on Wednesday and will be play three dates in Mayo, Dublin and Belfast, the support for the dates is as follows:

05.12.07 - Royal Theatre, Castlebar, Mayo - Boss Volenti
06.12.07 - Ambassador Theatre, Dublin - Boss Volenti
07.12.07 - Mandela Hall, Belfast - In Case of Fire
30th November 2007 - Vote For ASH At The Meteor Music Awards
ASH - Best Irish Band
ASH are up for Best Irish Band at the Meteor Music Awards, vote now, there's no hassle of signing up and you get entered into their weekly competition.
27th November 2007 - ASH In Groningen & Rotterdam
ASH up for the challenge
Rotterdam set list: Lose Control, Orpheus, You Can't Have It All, A Life Less Ordinary, Clones, Shining Light, Ritual, Walking Barefoot, Evil Eye, Polaris, Kung Fu, Renegade Cavalcade, Blacklisted, Oh Yeah, Girl from Mars, Twilight of the Innocents // End of the World, Jack Names the Planets, Goldfinger, Burn Baby Burn (plus Melon Farmer, Angel Interceptor and What Deaner Was Talkin' About in Groningen).

ASH, Sparta and The Donnas kicked off the Jäger challenge last night on the first night of the Jägermeister Rock Liga tour. Further dates below:

01.12.07 - Flex Vienna, Vienna
30.11.07 - Erfurt, Centrum. Jägermeister Rock Liga tour: ASH, Sparta & the Donnas
29.11.07 - Hannover, Faust. Jägermeister Rock Liga tour: ASH, Sparta & the Donnas
28.11.07 - Bielefeld, Ringlokschuppen. Jägermeister Rock Liga tour: ASH, Sparta & the Donnas
27.11.07 - Saarbrücken, Garage. Jägermeister Rock Liga tour: ASH, Sparta & the Donnas
23rd November 2007 - ASH On Facebook
not the face!
Never ones to be left behind, ASH now have an official Facebook page. Similar to their official Myspace page it currently has videos and tour photos, with news, tour information and much more to come soon. You have to be a member of Facebook to view the page (it's free to join), but join now for ASH updates in your Facebook inbox.
8th November 2007 - Irish Dates Further Tickets Details


Further details of how to get tickets for the ASH's three December Irish shows could be found at www.ash-official.com.
6th November 2007 - Dublin Ambassador Theatre Tickets
look into my tired eyes
Tickets for ASH's gig at Dublin's Ambassador Theatre on Thursday 6th December go on sale this morning and will be available direct from the venue and www.ticketmaster.ie. Tickets for the Belfast show on the following night go on sale tomorrow.
5th November 2007 - Irish Tour Dates Confirmed
ASH in Ireland before Christmas
ASH will be heading back to Ireland before Christmas, confirming three Irish tour dates for this December. Tickets go on sale this Wednesday (7th Nov) and can be purchased from the venues or for the Belfast date from www.ticketmaster.ie.

05.12.07 - Royal Theatre, Castlebar, Mayo
06.12.07 - Ambassador Theatre, Dublin
07.12.07 - Mandela Hall, Belfast
5th November 2007 - Tour Interviews
talking about shadows
Here are a bunch of interviews done with guys during the UK tour.

Interview with Mark and Rick in Newcastle at www.recordoverplayed.co.uk
Audio Interview at www.lyricloungerreview.co.nr & interview with Tim and Rick at www.audioscribbler.co.uk

"We've got so many unreleased songs and B-sides we listen to, we've actually got about 88 B-sides. We were thinking of even maybe releasing them as a sort of Cosmic Debris part 2, maybe on iTunes or something." - Tim

Rick and Tim on their favourite TOTI track...

"I like 'I Started A Fire' and 'Twilight of the Innocents'. I like 'Shadows' a lot but the fans don't seem to like that one as much, it's weird! But.. I like it all!" - Tim

"Yeah, 'Twilight's' is a real standout, we're really proud of that, we feel we took quite a risk with it. 'End of the World' is another one that tends to get stuck your head, I hear our crew walking around whistling it." - Rick
5th November 2007 - ASH In Southampton & Brixton
coming while it still stands
The final two nights of the tour saw the return of 'Wild Surf' and for Southampton only, 'I’d Give You Anything'.

Southampton: (reportedly recorded for www.ash-official.com) Lose Control, Orpheus, You Can't Have It All, A Life Less Ordinary, Clones, Shining Light, I Started A Fire, Jesus Says, Walking Barefoot, Evil Eye, There's A Star, Ritual, Wild Surf, Pacific Palisades, Polaris, Kung Fu, Renegade Cavalcade, Blacklisted, Oh Yeah, Girl from Mars, Twilight of the Innocents // End of the World, Vampire Love, I'd Give You Anything, Burn Baby Burn

Brixton: Lose Control, Orpheus, You Can't Have It All, A Life Less Ordinary, Clones, Shining Light, I Started A Fire, Jesus Says, Walking Barefoot, Evil Eye, There's A Star, Ritual, Wild Surf, Pacific Palisades, Polaris, Kung Fu, Renegade Cavalcade, Blacklisted, Oh Yeah, Girl from Mars, Twilight of the Innocents // End of the World, Meltdown, Goldfinger, Burn Baby Burn
2nd November 2007 - ASH In Glasgow, Manchester, Leeds & Norwich
I moved in that very day
Over the past week ASH's tour has rolled on through Glasgow, Manchester, Leeds and Norwich and continued to spring surprise inclusions in the setlist. Trailer opener 'Season' and 1977 closing track 'Darkside Lightside' returned in Glasgow, while 'There's A Star' was played for the first time in five years in Manchester along side 'Evil Eye'. The best was saved for Leeds and Norwich with 'A Life Less Ordinary' b-side 'Halloween' appearing on Halloween and 'Sometimes' b-sides, and Backwater cover, 'Melon Farmer' airing in Norwich.

Glasgow: Meltdown, Orpheus, You Can’t Have It All, Shining Light, A Life Less Ordinary, Clones, I Started A Fire, Goldfinger, Walking Barefoot, Evil Eye, Sometimes, Ritual, Angel Interceptor, Polaris, Kung Fu, Renegade Cavalcade, Blacklisted, Oh Yeah, Girl from Mars, Twilight of the Innocents // End of the World, Darkside Lightside, Season, Uncle Pat, Burn Baby Burn

Manchester: Lose Control, Orpheus, You Can’t Have It All, Shining Light, A Life Less Ordinary, Clones, I Started A Fire, Goldfinger, Walking Barefoot, Evil Eye, There’s A Star, Ritual, Angel Interceptor, Polaris, Kung Fu, Renegade Cavalcade, Blacklisted, Oh Yeah, Girl from Mars, Twilight of the Innocents // Jack Names the Planets, Darkside Lightside, Burn Baby Burn (End of the World, Cherry Bomb were dropped from the encore and replaced by JNTP due to Tim’s sore throat)

Leeds: Lose Control, Orpheus, You Can’t Have It All, Shining Light, A Life Less Ordinary, Clones, I Started A Fire, Goldfinger, Walking Barefoot, Evil Eye, There’s A Star, Ritual, Angel Interceptor, Polaris, Kung Fu, Renegade Cavalcade, Blacklisted, Oh Yeah, Girl from Mars, Twilight of the Innocents // End of the World, Vampire Love, Halloween, Burn Baby Burn

Norwich: Lose Control, Orpheus, You Can’t Have It All, Shining Light, A Life Less Ordinary, Clones, I Started A Fire, Goldfinger, Walking Barefoot, Evil Eye, There’s A Star, Ritual, Jack Names the Planets, Polaris, Kung Fu, Renegade Cavalcade, Blacklisted, Oh Yeah, Girl from Mars, Twilight of the Innocents // End of the World, Darkside Lightside, Melon Farmer, Burn Baby Burn
28th October 2007 - New Interview With Mark
spring time change
There is a new interview with Mark up at www.ash-official.com.

"We're firming up some Irish dates before the end of the year too. It looks like we'll be doing Dublin, Belfast and a couple of other shows. Then we'll be taking some time off for Christmas. And after that we'll be getting back into the studio and starting work on some new stuff."

"There's talk of us trying to record a 5 or 6 track EP and putting it out in the spring. We'd put it out online and maybe on vinyl too. Then we're going back to Japan and possibly Australia and if we put this EP out we'll more than likely do some more UK shows and probably some festivals too. Then we'd look to release another EP in the second half of the year."

"Once we get the logistics set up with people like iTunes, it'd probably just be a few weeks between recording and release... ...we're off Warners. We've fulfilled our six album deal with them and to be honest we didn't want to re-sign. So we're weighing up our options at the moment. But we're definitely going to try and launch a new website before the new year, to make that more of a focus for things." - Mark
28th October 2007 - Marshall Artist - Ash Tee Competition
t-shirt boys
Urban clothing company Marshall Artist approached ASH last year to come up with a design for their M is for Music campaign. Various artists and celebrities submitted designs with the proceeds going to a charity of their choice. ASH have decided to give any money made to the Teenage Cancer Trust.

ASH have one of these Tee Shirts to give away to a lucky winner, for the question and details of how to enter the competition check out www.ash-official.com.
28th October 2007 - ASH In Birmingham
blacklisted in this town
ASH's UK tour continued in Birmingham last night with the following set:

Meltdown, Cherry Bomb, Orpheus, You Can't Have It All, Shining Light, A Life Less Ordinary, Clones, I Started A Fire, Goldfinger, Walking Barefoot, Sometimes, Ritual, Angel Interceptor, Polaris, Kung Fu, Renegade Cavalcade, Blacklisted, Oh Yeah, Girl from Mars, Twilight of the Innocents // End of the World, Pacific Palisades, Numbskull, Burn Baby Burn
27th October 2007 - Lose Control, Liverpool Academy Last Saturday
26th October 2007 - ASH Euro Tour Dates - Get Your Tickets Now
the Jäger challenge
God help us all... ASH have joined Sparta and The Donnas in accepting the Jäger challenge and heading to Germany for the Jägermeister Rock Liga tour, dates below. Before that they're off to Norway, Holland and Denmark for their own club shows and before ASH hit Ireland in December (details to come later this week!) they'll be back in Austria.

01.12.07 - Flex Vienna, Vienna
30.11.07 - Erfurt, Centrum. Jägermeister Rock Liga tour: ASH, Sparta & the Donnas
29.11.07 - Hannover, Faust. Jägermeister Rock Liga tour: ASH, Sparta & the Donnas
28.11.07 - Bielefeld, Ringlokschuppen. Jägermeister Rock Liga tour: ASH, Sparta & the Donnas
27.11.07 - Saarbrücken, Garage. Jägermeister Rock Liga tour: ASH, Sparta & the Donnas
26.11.07 - Würzburg, Soundpark Ost. Jägermeister Rock Liga tour: ASH, Sparta & the Donnas
24.11.07 - Waterfront, Rotterdam
23.11.07 - Vera Groningen, Groningen
21.11.07 - Vega Jnr Copenhagen, Copenhagen
20.11.07 - Rockefeller, Oslo
18.11.07 - Rock Cafe Bodo, Bodo
17.11.07 - Driv Tromso, Tromso
16.11.07 - Folken Stavanger, Stavanger
15.11.07 - Rokeriet Bergen, Bergen

Details of tickets for all dates are available from www.ash-official.com.
26th October 2007 - ASH In Sheffield
revolution, we're the solution
ASH's ever changing UK tour setlist last night saw the return of 'Meltdown' and 'Cherry Bomb'.

Meltdown, Cherry Bomb, Orpheus, You Can't Have It All, Shining Light, A Life Less Ordinary, Clones, I Started A Fire, Goldfinger, Walking Barefoot, Ritual, Lost In You, Angel Interceptor, Kung Fu, Polaris, Renegade Calvalcade, Blacklisted, Oh Yeah, Girl from Mars, Twilight of the Innocents // End of the World, Jack Names the Planets, Vampire Love, Burn Baby Burn
25th October 2007 - ASH In Newcastle
cars come up the drive
ASH's UK Tour rolled onto Newcastle last night, where they played the following set:

Lose Control, You Can’t Have It All, Orpheus, A Life Less Ordinary, Shining Light, Clones, Goldfinger, I Started A Fire, Walking Barefoot, Sometimes, Ritual, Angel Interceptor, Polaris, Kung Fu, Renegade Cavalcade, Blacklisted, Oh Yeah, Girl from Mars, Twilight of the Innocents // End of the World, Petrol, Vampire Love, Burn Baby Burn
24th October 2007 - Newcastle DJ Set Tonight
Gothic gardens, hurricanes
Anyone heading down to the Newcastle leg of the UK Tour tonight can catch Mark and Rick DJing in the Academy 2, after the gig in the main Academy. Their other DJ sets on previous nights have been starting about midnight, but this one may kick off sooner as they don't have to travel to another venue.
24th October 2007 - ASH To DJ In Huddersfield
lying wide awake under strange skies
After all the fun at Liverpool and Bristol ASH have just added another DJ set, this time in Huddersfield at the students union, Friday 26th October, the night before the Birmingham show. More to be announced soon.

26.10.07 - University of Huddersfield Students Union
31.10.07 - Leeds Rio's
24th October 2007 - ASH In Nottingham
the king has lost his mind
ASH's UK Autumn Tour moved onto Nottingham last night, where despite technical issues the band played a rocking, again changed, set including TOTI track 'Princess Six' for the first time. Full set:

Lose Control, You Can’t Have It All, Orpheus, A Life Less Ordinary, Shining Light, Clones, Goldfinger, I Started A Fire, Polaris, Walking Barefoot, Princess Six, Jack Names the Planets, Folk Song, Kung Fu, Sometimes, Renegade Cavalcade, Blacklisted, Oh Yeah, Girl from Mars, Twilight of the Innocents // End of the World, Angel Interceptor, Numbskull, Burn Baby Burn
23rd October 2007 - What Does Next Year Hold for ASH?
Perfection in her chromosomes
"I think we're gonna get into the studio early next year and start work on some new material to be released as singles/ bundles/ whatever they're gonna be called then. We'll also be touring in Japan, and hopefully some places in east Asia while we're out there. I’m really looking forward to our new way of working; its going to be really exciting." - Rick

"Well we want to release a bunch of EP’s next year, do the festivals in the summer and then hopefully tour in the Autumn again. We’ve got lots of idea’s for taking the online thing forward but we’re still working all that out." - Mark

Lifted from possibly the best ASH interview you will have read in a long time. Gashed - The Ash Webzine Issue #1 ~ 100% Un-official and un-censored.
23rd October 2007 - ASH Video Interview
What is the feeling, just won't let go
Over the weekend Tim and Rick take time out from the current UK Tour to record this exclusive video interview with ITV West.
22nd October 2007 - ASH & The Big Ask
ASH & The Big Ask
Everyone attending the current UK Tour will see ASH have got Friends of the Earth on tour with them. Like a lot of people, ASH are really worried about climate change. Which is why they approached Friends of the Earth last month to offer their help in getting the word out about their Big Ask campaign which is calling on the UK Government to take urgent action on climate change.

ASH are now joining Friends of the Earth in urging the Government to strengthen their planned Climate Change Law this winter. If the campaign is successful, and the Government listen, the UK will be the first country to introduce annual and legally binding CO2 emission reduction targets. The UK will then be leading the way and setting an example to the rest of the world.



What you can do to help:

Go to www.thebigask.com and add your name to the campaign. You’ll be calling on your MP to vote for a strong Climate Change Law this winter. You can even record a video (we’ve just added ours see above) which will be sent directly to your MP. It’s a way of tackling your MP without having to meet him or her face to face.

Big Ask is a campaign that offers a solution to the climate change problem, but Friends of the Earth need your help in getting the message across loud and clear.
22nd October 2007 - ASH Gig On YouTube
Far behind, out of mind
Not able to get down and see ASH on their current UK Tour? Fear not. You can now see the entire Liverpool gig from Higher Education Tour, back in March, on YouTube. The gig has been broken down into individual videos for each song, similarly click on the song title:

Lose Control
Burn Baby Burn
Jesus Says
You Can't Have It All
Orpheus
Goldinger
Ritual
Renegade Cavalcade
Walking Barefoot
Polaris
A Life Less Ordinary
Oh Yeah
Girl from Mars
Twilight of the Innocents ||
Petrol (with Moose head)
I Started A Fire
Vampire Love
Kung Fu
22nd October 2007 - ASH In Bristol
laying wide awake
ASH mixed up their set again last night when their UK Autumn Tour continued in Bristol, the most notable addition being '1977' track 'Lost In You'.

Lose Control, You Can't Have It All, Orpheus, A Life Less Ordinary, Shining Light, Clones, Goldfinger, I Started A Fire, Walking Barefoot, Dark and Stormy. Jack Names the Planets, Candy, Kung Fu, Renegade Cavalcade, Numbskull, Blacklisted, Oh Yeah, Girl from Mars, Twilight of the Innocents // End of the World, Angel Interceptor, Lost In You, Pacific Palisades, Burn Baby Burn
21st October 2007 - Gashed - The Ash Webzine
a wretched hive of scum and villainy
Gashed - The Ash Webzine Issue #1 ~ 100% Un-official and un-censored. This zine is run by a collective group of fans from across the world that have banded together and knocked out a few good pieces of work for your enjoyment. In our debut issue we have articles, reviews, exclusive interviews with the band and, to use the general expression, much more. Sit back, stick your favourite track on and enjoy whilst we regroup during the main tour in preparation for issue.2, coming your way soon.
21st October 2007 - ASH In Liverpool
dark pacific palisades
ASH marked the start of their UK Autumn Tour in Liverpool last night with the return of some classic songs that they hadn't played live as three piece before. The set saw the return of Ivor Novello winning 'Shining Light', 2001's 'Candy', download chart former #1 'Clones' and 'Free All Angels' rock sprint 'Pacific Palisades'. These classics were also joined on the set by 'Twilight of the Innocents's' 'Dark and Stormy', played live for the very first time.

Full setlist: Lose Control, YCHIA, Orpheus, A Life Less Ordinary, Shining Light, Clones, I Started A Fire, Oh Yeah, Walking Barefoot, Dark and Stormy, Jesus Says, Candy, Kung Fu, Renegade Cavalcade, Blacklisted, Girl from Mars, Burn Baby Burn // End of the World, Jack Names the Planets, Pacific Palisades, Uncle Pat (added extra), Twilight of the Innocents.

Liverpool Setlist

At midnight Mark and Rick hit Liverpool's Krazyhouse, where they DJ'ed for about 90 minutes. The pair plan to follow this up with DJ sets after the following gigs and they'll hopefully be adding a few more to these so stay tuned...

21.10.07 - Bristol TheKla
31.10.07 - Leeds Rio's

Like last night they hope to make it to the venues around midnight and DJ for 90 minutes or so.

www.thebigask.com - find out more about climate change at gigs on ASH's UK Tour.
19th October 2007 - Ask ASH With XFM Manchester & Win Stuff
do you in dying become but a name?
On Monday 29th October ASH's UK Autumn Tour will be hitting Manchester. After the gig XFM Manchester will be catching up with band for an interview of questions all asked by you the fans. XFM will put the best questions to the band and they'll pick their favourite questions to win some Ash stash (signed stuff or maybe disguarded items from the dressing room floor). Simple.

You'll then be able to hear their answers and a pile of Ash tracks on air on Tuesday October 30 during Xu (10am-4pm). Get those burning questions off your chest at www.xfmmanchester.co.uk/ash.
18th October 2007 - ASH UK Tour Support
taking about shadows
As previously announced The Dead 60s will be the main support for ASH on the UK Autumn Tour, which kicks off this Saturday at Liverpool's Carling Academy. The opening support for the tour will be Sheffield based band, The Dodgems. Tickets are still available for all dates.
11th October 2007 - ASH UK Tour Dates
Burning out of control
ASH will be heading back to the UK in just over a weeks time to headline their biggest UK tour in three years. The tour will kick off in Liverpool on Saturday 20th October, with the band playing 12 dates finishing up at the Brixton Academy on Saturday 3rd November. Tickets are still available for all dates. Most of the shows will be followed by aftershow parties with Rick and Mark DJing at yet to announced venues.

03.11.07 - London, Brixton Academy - 0870 771 200 / 020 7734 8932 / 0870 151 4444
02.11.07 - Southampton, Guildhall - 023 8063 2001
01.11.07 - Norwich, U.E.A. - 01603 508 050
31.10.07 - Leeds, University - 0113 244 4000
29.10.07 - Manchester, Academy - 0870 771 200
28.10.07 - Glasgow, Barrowland - 0870 169 0100
27.10.07 - Birmingham Carling Academy (early show) - 0870 771 200
25.10.07 - Sheffield, Octagon - 0114 222 8777
24.10.07 - Newcastle Carling Academy - 0870 771 200
23.10.07 - Nottingham, Rock City - 0115 822 1314
21.10.07 - Bristol Carling Academy - 0870 771 200
20.10.07 - Liverpool Carling Academy - 0870 771 200
6th October 2007 - Make it a date! Brixton Academy - Nov 3rd

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5th October 2007 - ASH Get The Drinks In: Irish Car Bomb
4th October 2007 - Video Of The Week: Jesus Says
Jesus Says
Just a year after the sun set on the golden 1977 era with three becoming four and 'A Life Less Ordinary' storming the UK top 10, the third consecutive Ash single to do so, the band returned in the autumn of 1998 with a new direction and 'Jesus Says'. The first single lifted from their second studio LP, the awesome and often underrated, 'Nu-Clear Sounds'.

The album saw the band reveal a rocker, deeper side shying away from producing "1977 part II". In 'Jesus Says', we have the biggest hit from what has often been referred to, correctly in some senses, as ‘dark times’ for the band. Don’t get dizzy.

1st October 2007 - ASH On The Balcony
You can't have it all
ASH have played everywhere now! Whilst in Hamburg for the Reeperbahn Festival and on a break from their tour with Sportfreunde Stiller. ASH performed 'You Can't Have It All' live and acoustic on a tiny balcony above the Reeperbahn for Balcony TV... cosy!

Check out the video:

21st September 2007 - New German Tour Dates
I woke up, I was stunned and blind
ASH are currently on tour in Germany supporting Sportfreunde Stiller and will return again in November to play with Sparta and The Donnas on the Jägermeister Rock Liga tour.

Apparently the Jägermeister Rock Liga tour is a kind of league contest, where the audience chooses one winning band each night, and the overall winner of the whole tour will be invited to play a big final show in Berlin.

Five dates have been confirmed so far:

30.11.07 - Erfurt, Centrum
29.11.07 - Hannover, Faust
28.11.07 - Bielefeld, Ringlokschuppen
27.11.07 - Saarbrücken, Garage
26.11.07 - Würzburg, Soundpark Ost
18th September 2007 - Rick Speaks
end up with someone in casualty, no doubt
There's a new interview with Rick up on www.ash-official.com, about what ASH have been up to and the forthcoming touring.

"It's been so long since we've done a big UK tour, over three years now. I'm just itching for it to start. I think we might throw in some songs we haven't played this year, from the back catalogue. It's great to have enough material that we can mix it up every night. Myself and Mark are gonna DJ after some of the shows, which will end up with someone in casualty, no doubt."

"We have a European tour coming up in November / December. We'll be going to Norway and Germany mostly. We're also looking into some Irish shows in December to finish the year. Nothing is booked yet, but keep an eye here or on the MySpace site. They'll be up there as soon as we know."
18th September 2007 - ASH & Sportfreunde Stiller On Tour
See you in Hell!
Yesterday marked the begining of a run of tour dates for ASH in Germany, with their friends Sportfreunde Stiller. "We love those guys and their fans are always great to us so to be back in Germany playing arenas with them is amazing." - Mark. Last week Tav described Sportfreunde Stiller as "the German ASH... similar styles... except they sing in German!"

"We've also added in a few more Euro shows to fill in the gaps. We're back in Spain on the 21st for our 3rd festival there this season at the EUTOPIA FESTIVAL in Córdoba, then off to Austria to play The Weekender Club in Innsbruck on the 22nd, swiftly followed by a return to Abart in Switzerland (the scene of past carnage, see pic below!) on the 23rd and our own show in Hamburg at The Docks as part of the Reeperbahn Festival on the 27th. God help us all... See you in Hell!" - Mark

DMH sporting the latest must have fashion

The previous show at Abart went so well they're going back... (Mark fell off the roof of the tour bus... whilst duelling with imaginary Jedi)
17th September 2007 - iTunes Festival: ICA London Live EP
iTunes Live EP
Last week ASH released a live EP via download on itunes for £5.53. The EP consists of seven tracks recorded at the band's iTunes festival show at the London ICA on Sunday 8th July, with set list included tracks from current album 'Twilight of the Innocents' and classic hits:

'I Started A Fire', 'You Can't Have It All', 'Orpheus', 'A Life less Ordinary', 'Kung Fu', 'Twilight of the Innocents', 'Burn Baby Burn'.
17th September 2007 - End Of The World #62
End of the World
'End of the World' charted at a very disappointed number 62 in the UK singles chart last night, partly due to a packaging error. On Friday with physical and download sales the single was on the edge of the top 30, but because neither 7" vinyls have the correct bar codes, they have not been scanned at the point of purchase and so will not count towards the singles chart position. The second vinyl should also have come with poster packaging, rather than just being in a clear sleeve.

'End of the World' is the first ASH release, excluding limited edition 7" vinyls and EPs, not to chart in the UK top 40 since 'Kung Fu' released in March 1995. The song is now likely to be the last single lifted from 'Twilight of the Innocents', though the band still plan to release a 'Twilight of the Innocents EP', which will include four new b-sides, to coincide with autumn UK tour. The recording of the b-sides is near completion, with the Tim lying down the lyrics when the band return to New York after their tour with Sportfreunde Stiller in Germany.
15th September 2007 - T4 Transmission / End Of The World
End of the World OUT NOW
ASH were in Manchester yesterday filming for a T4 Transmission special. The band were shown around Manchester by Embrace's Danny McNamara, including a trip to Manchester City's City of Manchester Stadium. The filming finished with the band performing a six song acoustic set amongst the planes in the Manchester Science Museum aircraft hanger.

The set was a mix of tracks from current album 'Twilight of the Innocents' and classic hits. YCHIA, 'Burn Baby Burn', 'End of the World', 'Kung Fu', 'Polaris', 'Girl from Mars'. The programme will be aired on Channel 4 soon, details to follow.

ASH have headed down to London today before flying off to Germany for their tour with Sportfreunde Stiller. The band will then head back to New York before returning to UK for the autumn tour.

ASH are currently set to miss out on the UK top 40 with single 'End of the World' due to a packaging error. On physical and download sales the single is on the edge of the top 30, but because neither 7" vinyls have the correct bar codes, they have not been scanned at the point of purchase and so will not count towards the singles chart position. The second vinyl should also come with poster packaging, rather than just been in a clear sleeve. The single is currently hanging around the 50s.
13th September 2007 - End Of The World - Dublin Temple Music Centre


The first ever live performance of current single 'End of the World' recording during the encore of ASH's show Temple Music Centre, Dublin on Monday 4th June 2007.
10th September 2007 - End Of The World - The Single OUT NOW
End of the World CD OUT NOW
'End Of The World' is released today in the UK as the new single off Twilight Of The Innocents. Is is available now on the following formats:

CD Single | Cat. No: ASH07CD | Barcode: 5051442389029

01. End Of The World (Album Version)
02. Seventh Circle
03. Wasted On You
04. Statis In Darkness

7-inch #1 | Cat. No: ASH07 | Barcode: 5051442388770

Side A - End Of The World (Album Version)
Side B - Shattered Glass

7-inch #2 | Cat. No: ASH07X | Barcode: 5051442388879

Side A - End Of The World (Album Version)
Side B - Suicide Girls

iTunes (£1.49)

End Of The World (Demo)
End Of The World (Acoustic)

XFM Live EP | Recorded live at the Water Rats Tuesday 4th September, £2.99 (download only).

End Of The World
Girl From Mars
Burn Baby Burn
Twilight Of The Innocents


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'Statis In Darkness' is an old 'Free All Angels' era outtake while 'Wasted On You' was one of the 27 demos the band recorded for 'TOTI'.

The much requested 'Singapore Song' has been renamed 'Seventh Circle' and this is the full studio version which never made the 'Meltdown' album.

The 7"s are backed with the early 'TOTI' recordings of 'Suicide Girls' AKA 'Palace Of Excess' and 'Shattered Glass'.
7th September 2007 - Ash Release Digital Xfm Live EP
End of the World - This Monday
After a Carling Weekender set that people are still talking about, Ash played an intimate gig at the Water Rats as part of Xfm's 10th Anniversary celebrations. Ash are making four of the tracks from the gig available exclusively through XFM, to concide with the release of single 'End of the World' this coming Monday.

Recorded on Tuesday September 4th the Ash 'Live EP' is available exlusively through XFM. The EP costs only £2.99 or individual tracks can be bought for 99p each. The four tracks are:

'End Of The World'
'Girl From Mars'
'Burn Baby Burn'
'Twilight Of The Innocents'

The 'Live EP' is not on sale until Monday 10th September but you can pre-order the Ash Live EP here. You can also listen to previews of each track now and read the review of Ash live at Water Rats.

7th September 2007 - End Of The World - T4 Performance - 12.45pm Sunday 9th Sept
End of the World - This Monday
Channel 4's T4 show will be broadcasting a recorded performance of forthcoming single 'End Of The World' this Sunday (Sept 9th) at 12.45pm (GMT). The single itself will be released on Monday on CD, two limited edition 7" vinyls and download.
7th September 2007 - The Dead 60s Confirmed For Autumn UK Tour!
End of the World - This Monday
ASH are well pleased to announce that The Dead 60s will be the main support on the UK Autumn Tour . There will also be another excellent addition to the tour announced very soon!
6th September 2007 - Ash At Water Rats / XFM Party Reviews & Pics!
What do the papers say?
"It was a great night and thanks again to everyone who braved the Tube strike and made it there regardless. The whole show was filmed and recorded for an upcoming promo with XFM. More on that later..." - Mark. Reviews, pictures of the gig and the beautiful things the papers said, at www.ash-official.com.

The setlist was: Lose Control, Burn Baby Burn, You Can't Have It All, Orpheus, End of the World, A Life Less Ordinary, Walking Barefoot, Renegade Cavalcade, Uncle Pat, Polaris, Blacklisted, Oh Yeah, Girl From Mars, Twilight of the Innocents // Jack Names The Planets, Ritual, Kung Fu
5th September 2007 - 'Twilight Of The Innocents' EP To Coincide With October/November UK Tour?
 End of the World - 10th Sept
There has been a new interview with Tim Wheeler posted on www.ash-official.com. All about what ASH have been up to and what's to come...

"We've been recording B-sides recently, working on a bunch of tracks, maybe to go with 'Twilight Of The Innocents' for an EP around our tour. And then the plan is to get in the studio early next year and start bringing out singles, as of about March."
5th September 2007 - End Of The World Vinyl B-Sides
 End of the World - 10th Sept
When ASH started the recording of album 'Twilight of the Innocents' in their own studio May last year, they originally planned to record the whole album live in studio sessions. With all three band members playing and being recorded together. The best takes would then be forged together to form the final versions of the tracks.

Before the band went on their break from recording on 5th July 2006, and decided upon a change in recording method, this produced two fully mixed tracks 'Suicide Girls' (aka 'Palace of Excess') and 'Shattered Glass'. Re-recorded versions of both of these songs appear on the album, but these original and different recordings of the tracks are what will appear as 7" vinyl b-sides to forthcoming single 'End of the World', released this coming Monday, 10th September.

"On the 7-inches we've got the first version of 'Palace of Excess' back when it was called 'Suicide Girls' and also 'Shattered Glass'. They were the first things we did in our studio. We ended up totally re-recording them, but these versions show the direction the album could've taken. We were trying to do it fully live, with one guitar, bass, drums and vocals. So they sound a lot rawer." - Tim
4th September 2007 - End Of The World - Colin Murray's Single Of The Week!
 End of the World - 10th Sept
Colin Murray has made End Of The World the Single Of The Week on his Radio 1 show. Colin is on air Monday-Thursday at 10pm until midnight. ASH's new single will get played every night this week. Radio 1 97-99 FM. If you miss Colin's show live on air you can listen again online!

'End of the World' is yet to make it onto the Radio 1 playlist. 'End of the World' is released on CD, two limited edition 7" vinyls and download on September 10th! Pre-order it now!
3rd September 2007 - December Irish Tour Dates
One week till the End of the World
During the band's show with Snow Patrol in Ward Park on Saturday, Tim announced that ASH plan to return to Ireland in December for tour dates in both Northern and Southern Ireland. The Irish dates will follow the band's UK tour, which kicks off in Liverpool on October 20th and finishes at Brixton Academy on November 3rd. Details of the Irish shows will follow soon.

Don't forget that it just one week until the 'End of the World', with the single being released next Monday (10th Sept) on CD, two limited edition 7"s and download. The format details and video are below.
31st August 2007 - End Of The World Video
End of the World CD artwork
So here it finally is, the new video for upcoming single 'End Of The World' (Released Sept 10th). It was shot when ASH were out in Japan to play Fuji Rock and is a tounge in cheek look at the last day on Earth through Death's eyes before he gathers the other 3 horsemen of the apocalypse to bring everything to an end. You know just killing time reading a porno, eating sushi etc... look out for the Lost In Translation references!

Big ups to Irish directors Daddy for producing such a cool video.


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30th August 2007 - End Of The World - Monday 10th September
End of the World CD artwork
'End Of The World' will be released as the new single off Twilight Of The Innocents on Monday 10th September in the UK. It will be released on the following formats.

CD Single | Cat. No: ASH07CD | Barcode: 5051442389029

01. End Of The World (Album Version)
02. Seventh Circle
03. Wasted On You
04. Statis In Darkness

7-inch #1 Gatefold | Cat. No: ASH07 | Barcode: 5051442388770

Side A - End Of The World (Album Version)
Side B - Shattered Glass

7-inch #2 Poster Bag | Cat. No: ASH07X | Barcode: 5051442388879

Side A - End Of The World (Album Version)
Side B - Suicide Girls

iTunes

End Of The World (Album Version)
End Of The World (Demo)
End Of The World (Acoustic)

'Statis In Darkness' is an old 'Free All Angels' era outtake while 'Wasted On You' was one of the 27 demos the band recorded for 'TOTI'.

The much requested 'Singapore Song' has been renamed 'Seventh Circle' and this is the full studio version which never made the 'Meltdown' album.

The 7"s are backed with the early 'TOTI' recordings of 'Suicide Girls' AKA 'Palace Of Excess' and 'Shattered Glass'

ASH have had problems with getting the video posted and will have it online at www.ash-official.com ASAP along with the full cover art.
30th August 2007 - End Of The World - Pre-Order
End of the World CD artwork
"You may have been led to believe that it is indeed the end of Ash...it's not! The band follow their headline appearance at this Reading / Leeds festival - Radio 1 / NME stage - with the release of 'End Of The World' on September 10th. The track, the third from their recent 'Twilight Of The Innocents' album is another aural salvo from the mighty armoury penned by Tim Wheeler and already proven a favourite on the band's recent sold out four night residency at London's Koko. The beguiling vocals underpinned with the snap, crackle and pop of a rhythm cascading out of the speakers, including some guest beat box improv, suggests that Ash still have the knack of hitting all the right notes."

Here's two different links to pre-orders for our upcoming single End Of The World released September 10th.

Townsends Records are running a great multi format offer ***Buy all 3 formats at a reduced price and save on postage***. Order Now!. Alternatively you can also pre-order now from HMV.
29th August 2007 - End Of The World - Monday 10th September
End of the World CD artwork
ASH will be releasing 'End of the World' as the third single from current album 'Twilight of the Innocents' on Monday 10th September. The single will be released on a four track CD, with three exclusive b-sides, two limited edition 7" vinyls and download. The format release details are as follows:

4 track CD

1. End Of The World (Album Version)
2. Seventh Circle | 3. Wasted On You | 4. Statis In Darkness

7" Vinyl #1

Side A - End Of The World (Album Version)
Side B - Suicide Girls (Former working title of album track 'Palace of Excess')

7" Vinyl #2 (poster bag)

Side A - End Of The World (Album Version)
Side B - Shattered Glass

It has not yet been confirmed whether the vinyl b-sides will be lifted straight from the album 'Twilight of the Innocents' or be alternative versions of the songs. As 'Palace of Excess' is listed as 'Suicide Girls' it implies that these could be the demo versions. Demo versions of previous TOTI singles YCHIA and 'Polaris' were available via iTunes.

B-side 'Wasted On You' was one of the 27 songs originally demoed for the recording of 'Twilight of the Innocents', while 'Statis in Darkness' is a song left over from the 'Free All Angels' days. Whether 'Seventh Circle' has been written/finished since the recording of TOTI, is simply one of these 27 demos with a new title or another song from the ASH unused archive, has yet to be confirmed.
27th August 2007 - Win Tickets To ASH's XFM Birthday Gig
End of the World - Sept 10th
You can now enter to win tickets to ASH's XFM birthday gig. ASH will be playing as part of the stations series of exclusive 10th birthday gigs.

ASH will be playing at Monto Water Rats, London on Tuesday 4th September.
27th August 2007 - Twilight Of The Innocents In The U.S.
Twilight of the Innocents
ASH are currently looking for a label state-side to release their current, and 'final', album 'Twilight of the Innocents'. Once this has been sorted, the band plan to release the album in the new year and follow it with a tour. 'Blacklisted' may also be released as a single.

Back in the UK it is only two weeks until the release of 'End of the World'. ASH originally planned to release the single today, but it will now be released on Monday 10th September on CD, two limited edition 7" vinyl and download.
25th August 2007 - ASH Headline Reading Festival
ASH Headline Reading
ASH headlined the second stage at the Reading festival last night. The NME tent was rammed with a crowd singing along to every hit and booing every mention of the main headliners Razorlight. ASH played a 13 song set, including a UK debut for 'Twilight of the Innocents' track, and potential US single, 'Blacklisted', forthcoming single 'End of the Single' (out 10th Sept) and closing with 'Jack Names the Planets'.

Check out the BBC website to watch most of the list (online till 3rd Sept), an exclusive acoustic version of 'End of the World' and an interview with Tim. The full set was Lose Control, Burn Baby Burn, You Can't Have It All, Orpheus, A Life Less Ordinary, Renegade Cavalcade, End Of The World, Kung Fu, Blacklisted, Oh Yeah, Girl from Mars, Twilight Of The Innocents, Jack Names the Planets.

Set opener 'Lose Control' and the acoustic exclusive version of 'End of the World' were also both aired on digitial channel BBC3 last night.

ASH will travel North and headline the second stage at the Leeds Festival tonight...
23rd August 2007 - End Of The World Video / New Merchandise
End of the World - Sept 10th
The U.S set video for forthcoming UK single 'End of the World' is now available on all the usual music channels, so keep your eyes peeled for your chance to request it. The single will be released on 10th September.

There has also been some new ASH Koko merchandise added to the ASH Shop, designed to celebrate the release of album 'Twilight of the Innocents' and the band's four night London Koko residency back in July.
21st August 2007 - XFM Birthday Gig Details
End of the World - Sept 10th
As part of XFM's 10th Birthday celebrations the radio station is putting on a series of exclusive birthday gigs. Every week, for the next seventeen weeks, XFM be giving away tickets for one of these shows.

ASH's gig will be at Monto Water Rats, London on Tuesday 4th September.
20th August 2007 - End Of The World For XFM Manchester
End of the World - Sept 10th
ASH's forthcoming single 'End of the World' has appeared on XFM Manchester's Upfront playlist and aired this afternoon described as "Vintage ASH... could have been released in the mid 90s". The single is on the main playlist for XFM London and will be released on CD, two 7" vinyls and download on Monday 10th September.
19th August 2007 - Further ASH Gigs
Out of the blue
ASH have confirmed to play the Golden Grill, Letterkenny, Ireland on Thursday 6th September. As they down the road, it seems likely that they will play the Cois Fharraige music and surf festival in Kilkee, County Clare, Ireland on the Friday. ASH will be in Spain for the B-Side Festival on the Saturday.
17th August 2007 - Slashed
Slashed
Slashed is a 2003 low budget independent horror film, financed and directed by the elusive Alexander Marks and written by Jed Shepherd. The narrative is presented as a tour diary, but soon reveals itself as a gorefest. The film features many famous musicians, some playing themselves while others play specially written characters. Read more...
16th August 2007 - End Of The World Alternative Format & B-side Information
End of the World CD artwork
Recordstore.co.uk are advertising different b-side and format information for ASH's forthcoming single 'End of the World', than that reporting here yesterday. The single will be released on Monday 10th September. Recordstore.co.uk are advertising a four track CD with three exclusive b-sides and two limited edition 7" vinyls, with two album track b-sides. Downloads will also be available. Where it was thought that each physical format will be accompanied by one exclusive b-sides, similar to the YCHIA and 'Polaris' single releases. Recordstore.co.uk format and b-sides details are follows:

CD UK Single

1. End Of The World (Album Version)
2. Seventh Circle
3. Wasted On You
4. Statis In Darkness

7" Vinyl #1

Side A - End Of The World (Album Version)
Side B - Suicide Girls (Former working title of album track 'Palace of Excess')

7" Vinyl #2 (poster bag)

Side A - End Of The World (Album Version)
Side B - Shattered Glass

It has not yet been confirmed whether this will be the format for the 'End of the World' release, or whether ASH will be sticking with the format they used for YCHIA and 'Polaris' of three formats and one exclusive b-side each (as listed here yesterday).

It has also not yet been confirmed whether the vinyl b-sides would be lifted straight from the album 'Twilight of the Innocents' or be alternative versions of the songs. The fact that Recordstore.co.uk have listed 'Palace of Excess' as 'Suicide Girls' implies that these could be the demo versions. Live versions are unlikely as 'Palace of Excess' has only been played live once (Preston Feb '07), 'Shattered Glass' has not yet been played live in the UK and demo versions of YCHIA and 'Polaris' where available as iTunes downloads.

B-side 'Wasted On You' was one of the 27 songs originally demoed for the recording of 'Twilight of the Innocents', while 'Statis in Darkness' is a song left over from the 'Free All Angels' days. Whether 'Seventh Circle' has been written/finished since the recording of TOTI, is simply one of these 27 demos with a new title or another song from the ASH unused archive, has yet to be confirmed.
16th August 2007 - Ritual Single Rumour
Walking on, though I wanna turn and run
Rumour has it that if all goes well with the release of ASH's forthcoming single 'End of the World', Monday 10th September, that the band will release 'Ritual' in December as the fourth and final single to lifted from 'final' album 'Twilight of the Innocents'. Monday 3rd December has been touted as a possible release date. Cheers to Ian, who also got us the 'End of the World' b-side info.

There has been no official word from the band, though Mark has mentioned the idea of a possible single release for 'Ritual'. As well as a single release for 'Blacklisted' state side when the album is set for release over there. ASH have previously mentioned that they are unlikely to be touring in the U.S. until January of next year.
15th August 2007 - End Of The World B-sides And Artwork
End of the World CD artwork
Here is the artwork for the CD format of ASH's forthcoming single 'End of the World'. The single will be released on Monday 10th September on CD, two limited edition 7" vinyls and download. Each physical format will be accompanied by an exclusive b-sides, the details of which are are follows:

CD UK Single

1. End Of The World (Album Version)
2. Seventh Circle

7" Vinyl #1

Side A - End Of The World (Album Version)
Side B - Wasted On You

7" Vinyl #2 (poster bag)

Side A - End Of The World (Album Version)
Side B - Statis In Darkness

The b-side for the first 7" vinyl 'Wasted On You' was one of the 27 songs originally demoed for the recording of 'Twilight of the Innocents', while 'Statis in Darkness' is a song left over from the 'Free All Angels' days. Whether 'Seventh Circle' has been written/finished since the recording of TOTI, is simply one of these 27 demos with a new title or another song from the ASH unused archive, has yet to be confirmed.
15th August 2007 - ASH Design T-Shirt For Charity
Listen to the rain
ASH are amoung a group of artists who have who have been hand picked by Marshall's "M is for Music" series to design t-shirts, £10 of which from everyone sold will go to charity. ASH's shirt will be available to purchase from next month. ASH's shirt design.

Full Details: Marshall Artist has reinvented itself for A/W 2007 with the "M is for Music" series. Marshall Artist has hand picked an exclusive group of guest designers from across the wide world of music.

The complete list of artists is: Amp Fiddler, ASH, Larrikin Love, Lauren Laverne, Mani, Nightmares on Wax, Paul Oakenfold, Rob da Bank, Roots Manuva, Shaun Ryder, The Mitchell Brothers, The Subways, and Trevor Nelson.

£10 from every t-shirt sold will be donated to the charity of the artist's choice. So by purchasing one of the "M is for Music" t-shirts, not only are you demonstrating your allegiance to your favourite artist and bagging yourself an ace garment into the bargain, but you will be helping to improve the lives of others.

The "M is for Music" series will be available across the UK from September.
14th August 2007 - End Of The World Promo Artwork
End of the World promo artwork
This is the artwork for the CD promos of ASH's forthcoming release 'End of the World'. The single will be out on CD, two 7" vinyls and download on Monday 10th September and will be the third single from ASH's 'final' album 'Twilight of the Innocents'.

The video for the single has just been completed and some photos from the shoot in Japan have been released.
13th August 2007 - End Of The World - September 10th
is this the end of the world?
ASH's manager Tav has confirmed that Twilight of the Innocents track 'End of the World' will be released on Monday 10th September, and not Monday 27th August as originally planned. The video for the single has also just been completed and some photos from the shoot in Japan have been released.
12th August 2007 - Interview With Tim
almost to the point of no return
Before ASH went to Australia earlier this month Tim, spoke to Glenn Savage for the The West Australian, about current album 'Twilight of the Innocents'. "This is definitely our last album. We’ve reached the end of our contract and we’re just a bit sick of the frustrating slow process of albums. We plan to release downloadable singles on a more spontaneous basis to keep everything fresh." Read More...
12th August 2007 - End Of The World Delayed
that's the catch
ASH have delayed the release of single 'End of the World' from Monday 27th August to September. The release of what will be the third single from 'final' album 'Twilight of the Innocents' is likely to now be Monday 10th September, or less likely Monday 3rd September. Confirmation and release details to follow.
10th August 2007 - Rip Curl Boardmasters Unleashed 2007
On a wave
ASH are back in the UK today, after touring in Japan and Australia, to headline the Rip Curl Boardmasters Unleashed Festival 2007, down in Newquay, Cornwall. The music festival takes place at a cliff-top location overlooking Watergate Bay, at the end of a week-long beach festival built around the Ripcurl Boardmasters event on Fistral Beach. Other acts performing today include Funeral For A Friend and the Subways.
8th August 2007 - This Is The End Of The World
Twilight of the Innocents available now
ASH's next single 'End of the World' got it's first radio play last night on Colin Murray's Radio 1 Show. The single is currently set for release on Monday 27th August. It will be the third lifted from ASH's current album 'Twilight of the Innocents', which is available now on CD, vinyl and from iTunes.
6th August 2007 - Twilight Of The Innocents In North America
Twilight of the Innocents available now
ASH's latest and 'final' album 'Twilight of the Innocents', released in the UK at the beginning of July, is now available to purchase in Canada. The album hasn't yet been released in the U.S. and it seems unlikely that it will be for a few months, as the band will not be available to tour in America until January next year.
5th August 2007 - Three Weeks Till The End Of The World
Is this the end of the world
Three weeks tomorrow (Monday 27th August) ASH will be releasing 'End of the World' as the third single from their latest and 'final' album 'Twilight of the Innocents', which is out now. The single will be released on CD, two limited edtion 7" vinyls and download. Further details to follow...

Also here are some photos from ASH's performance at the Fuji Rock Festival on July 28th, and the 'End of the World' video shoot.
26th July 2007 - ASH Video Interview
Twilight of the Innocents Out Now!
Recently Tim Wheeler and Rick McMurray spoke to FaceCulture, check out their site for the video interview. The boys told FaceCulture about their break after the Meltdown tour, changes, proving yourself, Charlotte Hatherley leaving the band, Tim and Mark moving to New York, their friendship, the new album Twilight Of The Innocents, U2, the current situation in Ireland and lots more!!
22nd July 2007 - Slashed Coming Our Way
SLASHED
"DOWNPATRICK rockers Ash will showcase their directorial debut later this month with a movies featuring the fake murder of Coldplay’s Chris Martin, Slashed, which will be available on Youtube, started as a hobby for the band but ended up with an A-list cast. The movie includes cameos from musicians including Dave Grohl and Moby. Coldplay guitarist Jonny Buckland stars as an FBI agent on the trial of a serial killer." - Thursday's Metro.

Slashed is a spoof horror film ASH filmed during the Free All Angels touring between 2001-2003 and features former guitarist Charlotte Hatherley.

Mark said earlier this month "we'll probably start getting a plan together for 'End Of The World'. We want to come up with some good creative ideas for that. And I'm going to finally edit the slash thing and put it up on YouTube. I think people should be quite interested to see a video of Chris Martin getting murdered!"
16th July 2007 - Twilight Of The Innocents
I woke up, I stunned and blind, I just can't get you off my mind
After entering the UK album chart last week at number 32, ASH's latest and 'final' album 'Twilight of the Innocents' last night slipped down to number 89. While the album actually rose in the Irish charts from last week's 26 to 22.

You can purchase the album now from Virgin Megastore, HMV or download it from iTunes, or get it from any good record store or supermarket.
13th July 2007 - The London Koko Review ASH's Week At Their Place
I’m committed to this devil, I’ve seen her hell and it’s my heaven
So did you make it down to the church of Ash? Pity you if you didn't. They seem to have replaced Charlotte with three black trees, and just turned up the one remaining guitar to 11. And guess what? They are all the better for it. Arriving on stage to the sound of strings and lots of welly from the smoke machine, they tore in to I Started A Fire and did not look back over the next hour and half as old hits like Kung Fu and Girl From Mars are slung out into the ether with such fuzz punk force, that all you can do is stand in shock and awe as to how much fun a night out with Ash actually is. But don't take our word for it check out the forum on the official Ash site and read comments like "It was the best week of my life, with some of the nicest people I have ever met, all watching my favourite band."
12th July 2007 - Free ASH XFM Birthday Gig
the king has lost his mind
XFM have made an announcement about their birthday celebrations, which will include a live performance from ASH. They have revealed that some of the biggest bands around will be performing across London to celebrate a decade of Xfm’s great broadcasting, live events and new music. Over 20 acts will take part in the celebrations over the coming months, giving Xfm and you, the most rock and roll birthday imaginable.

The party kicks off on August 6 with The Coral and will continue with exclusive gigs from Pigeon Detectives, Biffy Clyro, CSS, The Fratellis, The Rumblestrips, Kate Nash, Babyshambles, Stereophonics, Maximo Park, Kaiser Chiefs, Klaxons, Razorlight, ASH and The Kooks.

The date and venue of ASH's gig has yet to be announced.

Get to www.xfm.com for further details and the chance to win tickets to the ASH gig.
9th July 2007 - New Interview With Mark Hamilton
blacklisted in this town
There is a new interview with Mark posted at www.ash-official.com.

"I think next spring, once we've finished touring 'Twilight Of The Innocents', we'll probably start releasing stuff straight away. We've already got some songs that never actually got recorded for this album. As soon as we have the time, we can just go into the studio and start recording them."

In the next few weeks... "we'll probably start getting a plan together for 'End Of The World'. We want to come up with some good creative ideas for that. And I'm going to finally edit the slash thing and put it up on YouTube. I think people should be quite interested to see a video of Chris Martin getting murdered!"
8th July 2007 - Twilight of the Innocents Enters UK Album Chart
talking about shadows
ASH's final album 'Twilight of the Innocents' today entered the UK album chart at number 32. The album unfortunately dropped a few places from it's mid week position of number 28.
8th July 2007 - Twilight of the Innocents
Twilight of the Innocents OUT NOW
"This week has been all about KOKO! The crowds have been amazing all week, loads of energy and enthusiasm!

Our final ever studio album 'Twilight Of The Innocents' came out on Monday. The tracks from the new album have been going down really well at the KOKO shows, 'I Started A Fire' has been one that has worked really well, we opened with it on our first night and everyone went wild! Everyone has been totally supportive of this, our final album, and as we have said all along, we think its up there with our best work.

You can order your copy from iTunes right now with an exclusive two-part video documentary about the making of the album.

A big thank you to everyone who came down to KOKO this week and anyone who has gone out and got the album......" Thanks, Ash.
5th July 2007 - Twilight of the Innocents
Twilight of the Innocents OUT NOW
Ash have released their highly anticipated, last ever studio album 'Twilight Of The Innocents'. The album is an anthemic, pop rock masterclass and shows ASH at their very best! Album highlights include the singles 'You Can't Have It All' and 'Polaris'. You can order your copy from iTunes right now with an exclusive two-part video documentary about the making of the album!

Below are some of things that have been written about the final studio album!

"The perfect summer rock album" - Heat magazine

"Spikey blasts of pop sunshine, big guitars and even bigger choruses" - The London Paper

"Anthemic pop rock" - Independent On Sunday

"Proof That Growing Old can mean getting better 4/5" - The Mirror

"A clutch of brooding, widescreen epics revealing an unexpected sense of adventure 4/5" - Daily Mail

"Twilight..... is a reassuringly pop collection from Downpatricks cartoon wreckheads. But this time the three minute pop gems are stretched out with strings and emotion. 7/10" - NME

"A hot mix of crunchy melodies. ****" - Nuts

"Wheeler has confounded the sceptics and delivered an album of consistent quality and assurance." - Classic Rock

"Gum-tingling power pop that burns with radio friendly hooks and blistering guitar solos." - Mojo

"Now beginning to bloom into a big league British rock band 8/10" - Rocksound

"A stash of great tunes.... Splendid." - Uncut
5th July 2007 - Scotland on Sunday Interview
Twilight of the Innocents OUT NOW
Scotland on Sunday interview with Tim, where he talks about 'Twilight of the Innocents' and it being the band's last album, the importance of the album to them and moving with the times into the digital age.

"We're a band, we've got our own studio, we've got a fan base and the internet. Why not use that to get stuff out a lot faster and more direct? And it will be a lot more interactive because we can feed off people's reactions to stuff. We will aim to release at least three or four singles or EPs each year in the future. You won't just be stuck with people's perceptions being limited to one album that will form their opinion about you for the next three years." - Tim
5th July 2007 - The London Paper Interview
Twilight of the Innocents OUT NOW
The London Paper website is home to a good interview with the band, where they talk about returning to a three piece, 'Twilight of the Innocents' being their last album and the meaning behind 'Palace of Excess'.

Tim: "It was the end of a contract situation and we wanted to be a three-piece. I think she (Charlotte) was a bit surprised. I think she would have liked to have continued doing her solo stuff and the band stuff, but we felt she was going to leave at a certain point anyway and this is such an important record for us, we needed to shake things up."


Such as by making this your last album and just focusing on singles?

Tim: "You can reach people a lot quicker if you just put out tracks, get more experimental and change people’s perceptions every two months."

Watch or read the interview in full...

And 'Sometimes' replaced 'Folk Song' on the Koko setlist last night.
4th July 2007 - ASH AOL Session Online
Twilight of the Innocents OUT NOW
AOL have just made the session ASH recently recorded go live online today. Check the AOL Sessions website for videos of the session which included 'Polaris', 'You Can't Have It All', 'End Of The World', 'Twilight Of The Innocents', 'Teenage Kicks' and 'Ritual' and an interview and exclusive pics.

"We want to be able to use the Internet and just put tracks up when they're ready and maybe later compile them into records, it seems a good way of bowing out of that sort of format you're kind of trapped by," says Tim.
4th July 2007 - Last Night's Koko Setlist
Twilight of the Innocents OUT NOW
Kicking off with 'I Started A Fire', the opener from new album 'Twilight of the Innocents' and closing the encore with 'Free All Angels' classic 'Burn Baby Burn', ASH played tracks from each of their 5.5 albums last night, at the first night of their London Koko residency. Including a couple of Nu-clear Sounds tracks which hadn’t appeared in a while...

Jack Names the Planets (Trailer), Goldfinger, Girl from Mars, Kung Fu, Oh Yeah, Angel Interceptor (1977), A Life Less Ordinary (UK album-less / U.S Nu-clear Sounds), Folk Song, Numbskull (Nu-clear Sounds), Walking Barefoot, Burn Baby Burn (Free All Angels), Orpheus, Renegade Cavalcade (Meltdown), ISAF, YCHIA, Blacklisted, Polaris, End of the World, Ritual, Twilight of the Innocents (Twilight of the Innocents).

Don't forget that tickets go on general sale this morning for ASH's UK Autumn Tour which begins in Liverpool on Saturday October 20th. 24HR CC Hotline: 0871 2200 260 or buy online at www.gigsandtours.com.
3rd July 2007 - Rick On Backing Vocals
ooh ah ooh
For anyone going to any of the KOKO shows this week, look out extra backing vocals being provided by Rick. Rick gave it a go for the first time behind his drum kit since 1995 at the York Uni Ball last week and it went well enough for him to give it another go tonight. If all goes well presumably he'll continue for all future gigs.
3rd July 2007 - ASH UK Autumn Tour
I'm heading for the open road
Now that album 'Twilight Of The Innocents' is released and the Sold Out Koko shows begin tonight ASH are happy to announce a full UK Autumn tour. 24 hour pre-sale for all ASH boarders and ASH's MySpace friends starts this morning (3rd July) and all tickets go on general sale on Wednesday 4th July. 24HR CC Hotline: 0871 2200 260 or buy online at www.gigsandtours.com.
October

20.10.07 - Liverpool, Academy - 0870 771 200
21.10.07 - Bristol, Academy - 0870 771 200
23.10.07 - Nottingham, Rock City - 0115 822 1314
24.10.07 - Newcastle, Academy - 0870 771 200
25.10.07 - Sheffield, Octagon - 0114 222 8777
27.10.07 - Birmingham, Academy* - 0870 771 200
28.10.07 - Glasgow, Barrowland - 0870 169 0100
29.10.07 - Manchester, Academy - 0870 771 200
31.10.07 - Leeds, University - 0113 244 4000

November

01.11.07 - Norwich, U.E.A. - 01603 508 050
02.11.07 - Southampton, Guildhall - 023 8063 2001
03.11.07 - London, Brixton Academy - 0870 771 200 / 020 7734 8932 / 0870 151 4444

*Please note this is an early show
2nd July 2007 - Twilight Of The Innocents - New Album Out Now!
Twilight of the Innocents OUT NOW
The wait is finally over! Over a year since ASH moved into their New York studio armed with 27 demos, pizza and a determination to follow up 2004's Top 5 album 'Meltdown' with their best work yet, ASH release their new and "last" album today, July 2nd, on CD, limited edition CD, 12" vinyl, download and iTunes.

The album includes download 'I Started A Fire', singles 'You Can't Have It All' and 'Polaris', future single 'End of the World' and live favourite the epic title track 'Twilight of the Innocents'.

"Masterpiece" - RockSound / "Splendid" - Uncut / "gum-tingling power-pop" - Mojo

Twilight Of The Innocents tracklisting:
1. I Started A Fire
2. You Can't Have It All
3. Blacklisted
4. Polaris
5. Palace Of Excess
6. End Of The World
7. Ritual
8. Shadows
9. Princess Six
10. Dark And Stormy
11. Shattered Glass
12. Twilight Of The Innocents
ASH will be at the Oxford Street Virgin Megastore in London tonight (July 2nd) at 6pm, to celebrate the launch of the new album 'Twilight Of The Innocents' and then perform an acoustic set, sign copies, smile incessantly and kiss babies. Call in today to get wristbands or just push your way in... they'll hardly kick you out!

29th June 2007 - ASH On Twilight Of The Innocents

Twilight of the Innocents Out Monday

"We're as busy as ever at the moment, we just finished the run of in-stores we told you about, all of which went really well. It was fantastic to see so many of you again and the live performances and signings were among the best we've done! Thanks to all of you who took the time to come along and bought copies of Polaris!

Our final ever studio album 'Twilight Of The Innocents' comes out on Monday, 2nd July. The album includes the singles 'You Can't Have It All' and 'Polaris'. Our decision to make this the last album was one we had in mind for some time; we have always been a band that has moved with the times and we think that releasing digital only singles will not only benefit us as artists but will benefit you, the fans! We're going to be able to get more great tracks to you more consistently!

As far as final albums go, we are really proud that this is it, as a body of work we honestly think its up there with the best we have done. You can pre-order your copy from iTunes right now with an exclusive two-part video documentary about the making of the album and extra track 'New Tattoo'.

We're playing an in-store on Monday 2nd July at Virgin Megastore Oxford Street to mark the album release, we'll be performing and signing copies of Twilight Of The Innocents, and we perform at 6pm, hope to see you down there! As always, thanks for the support, it really does mean a lot, we hope you like the final album! Thanks, Ash."

29th June 2007 - Twilight Of The Innocents - New Album Out Monday!

Twilight of the Innocents Out Monday

ASH's new and "last" album is released next Monday, July 2nd and you can pre-order it on iTunes. iTunes orders include the exclusive album track 'New Tattoo'.

You can listen now to the whole of the fantastic new ASH album 'Twilight of the Innocents' right now on at www.nme.com. Click on Media Player on the right hand side, a new window will open and you either need to register or log in, and click 'next' as TOTI is now on the second page.

The NME Media Player also has an interview with Tim, where he talks about each track and you hear clips of each song, if you'd like to wait till Monday for the full album.

Twilight Of The Innocents tracklisting:

  1. I Started A Fire
  2. You Can't Have It All
  3. Blacklisted
  4. Polaris
  5. Palace Of Excess
  6. End Of The World
  7. Ritual
  8. Shadows
  9. Princess Six
  10. Dark And Stormy
  11. Shattered Glass
  12. Twilight Of The Innocents
  13. New Tattoo (iTunes pre-order only)

ASH will be at the Oxford Street Virgin Megastore in London on July 2nd at 6pm, to celebrate the launch of the new album 'Twilight Of The Innocents' and then perform an acoustic set, sign copies, smile incessantly and kiss babies. Call in on the day to get wristbands or just push your way in... they'll hardly kick you out!

ASH are also having an album launch at The Boogaloo, London tonight (invite only) and playing an exclusive iTunes show at the London ICA on Sunday July 8th.

28th June 2007 - ASH On 4Music Presents Tonight!

Twilight of the Innocents out Monday

ASH will be on 4Music presents tonight. The band will be showcasing songs from their brilliant forthcoming and final album 'Twilight of the Innocents', out on Monday (2nd July).

4Music will feature an interview and storming five song set, including current single 'Polaris' (OUT NOW!), previous single YCHIA, future single 'End of the World', title track 'Twilight of the Innocents' and one other... you'll have to tune in to see.

4Music, UK Channel 4 (104) Thursday 28th June / Friday 29th June 2007, 00:10 to 00:45 (35 minutes long).

28th June 2007 - Where's Singapore Song?

Twilight of the Innocents Out Monday

Mark revealed back in May that legendary lost track 'Singapore Song' would soon be set for an iTunes exclusive release. Mark has now confirmed that the release of the song has been held up again and will not be appearing as an iTunes 'Twilight of the Innocents' pre-order exclusive under the title 'New Tattoo'.

'New Tattoo' is a completely new track, only available, along with a two part documentary, via iTunes when you pre-order the new ASH album 'Twilight of the Innocents' - released this coming Monday (2nd July). 'New Tattoo' was one of the 27 songs originally demoed before the recording of 'Twilight of the Innocents'.

27th June 2007 - Twilight Of The Innocents - New Album Out Monday!

Twilight of the Innocents Out Monday

ASH's new and "last" album is released next Monday, July 2nd and you can pre-order it on iTunes. iTunes orders include the exclusive album track 'New Tattoo'.

ASH are also playing an exclusive iTunes show at the London ICA on Sunday July 8th. Get to www.ash-official.com straight away to find out how you can win tickets - first come, first serve! If you need any help answering the question look in the TOTI section (4th Jan '07).

Twilight Of The Innocents tracklisting:

  1. I Started A Fire
  2. You Can't Have It All
  3. Blacklisted
  4. Polaris
  5. Palace Of Excess
  6. End Of The World
  7. Ritual
  8. Shadows
  9. Princess Six
  10. Dark And Stormy
  11. Shattered Glass
  12. Twilight Of The Innocents
  13. New Tattoo (iTunes pre-order only)

27th June 2007 - ASH Going Down Under

Twilight of the Innocents Out Monday

ASH are set to go down under and play at Splendour in the Grass, Bryon Bay in Australia on Saturday 4th August.

26th June 2007 - Twilight Of The Innocents - Listen Now!

Twilight of the Innocents Out Monday

You can listen now to the whole of the fantastic new ASH album 'Twilight of the Innocents' a whole week before it's released next Monday (2nd July) at www.nme.com.

Click on the Media Player button on the right hand side of the home page, a new window will open and you either need to register or log in, and then TOTI is the sixth link down the left hand side. Two links above is an interview with Tim and 30 second clips of the tracks.

26th June 2007 - Twilight Of The Innocents - New Album Out Monday!

Twilight of the Innocents Out Monday

Following the release of singles YCHIA and 'Polaris' ASH's new and final album 'Twilight of the Innocents' will be released on Monday, 2nd July, on CD, 12" vinyl and download.

To celebrate the much anticipated release, ASH will playing a run of four nights at the London KOKO, from Tuesday to Friday next week. A few tickets are still available.

On the left is the album artwork and below is the Twilight Of The Innocents tracklisting:

  1. I Started A Fire (formerly The Girl Who Can't Be Owned / Can't Be Owned)
  2. You Can't Have It All
  3. Blacklisted
  4. Polaris (formerly Paino Song)
  5. Palace Of Excess (formerly Suicide Girls / Subterraneans)
  6. End Of The World
  7. Ritual (formerly Roulette / Keep It In)
  8. Shadows
  9. Princess Six
  10. Dark And Stormy
  11. Shattered Glass
  12. Twilight Of The Innocents (formerly In Hell / The Boy Who Lived In Hell)

The Japanese release of 'Twilight of the Innocents' is on 2CDs and features YCHIA b-side 'Saskia' as a bonus album track and a second live CD featuring material spanning across over 13 years of ASH. The live recordings are likely to come from the Higher Education UK tour earlier this year.

  1. I Started A Fire (formerly The Girl Who Can't Be Owned / Can't Be Owned)
  2. You Can't Have It All
  3. Blacklisted
  4. Polaris (formerly Paino Song)
  5. Palace Of Excess (formerly Suicide Girls / Subterraneans)
  6. End Of The World
  7. Ritual (formerly Roulette / Keep It In)
  8. Shadows
  9. Princess Six
  10. Dark And Stormy
  11. Shattered Glass
  12. Twilight Of The Innocents (formerly In Hell / The Boy Who Lived In Hell)
  13. Saskia

  1. Lose Control
  2. Burn Baby Burn
  3. You Can't Have It All
  4. Orpheus
  5. Walking Barefoot
  6. Polaris
  7. A Life Less Ordinary
  8. Girl from Mars
  9. Twilight Of The Innocents
  10. Petrol
  11. I Started A Fire
  12. Kung Fu

24th June 2007 - ASH Go Top 40

Twilight of the Innocents Out 2nd July

Single 'Polaris' has today entered the UK top 40 singles chart at number 32. The position may seem a little disappointing following YCHIA top 20 positioning at no. 16 back in April, but charts earlier in the week indicated that with physical sales alone (CD and Vinyl) ASH were in the top 10 of all artists. While the single lay at no.28 with overall sales.

Album 'Twilight of the Innocents' will be out in just one weeks time, Monday 2nd July, followed by third single proper 'End of the World' currently set for release on Monday 27th August.

22nd June 2007 - ASH On 4Music Presents 29th June

Twilight of the Innocents coming soon.... Polaris Out Now

ASH will be on 4Music presents next Friday 29th June. The band will be showcasing songs from their brilliant forthcoming and final album 'Twilight of the Innocents', out on Monday 2nd July.

4Music will feature a storming five song set, including current single 'Polaris' (OUT NOW!), previous single YCHIA, future single 'End of the World', title track 'Twilight of the Innocents' and one other... you'll have to tune in to see.

4Music, UK Channel 4 (104) Friday 29th June 2007, 00:10 to 00:45 (35 minutes long).

21st June 2007 - Polaris The Single Out Now

Polaris Out Now

ASH released 'Polaris', the second single to be lifted from the forthcoming album 'Twilight of the Innocents', on Monday on CD, two limited edition 7" vinyls, all with exclusive b-sides, and iTunes exclusive remixes, live, demo and acoustic downloads.

There will be two different Polaris EPs available from and iTunes and check out ASH's Myspace where there's an exclusive remix and you can order 'Polaris' from outside the UK. (ie. if you don't have a UK iTune Account)

  Polaris EP 1 - £1.99
  01. Polaris (album version) - £0.79
  02. Polaris (acoustic version) - £0.79
  03. Polaris (superbass dub remix) - £0.79

  Polaris EP 2 - £2.37
  01. Polaris (Demo) - £0.79
  02. Polaris (Superbass Remix) - £0.79
  03. Polaris (Root-id Re-Rub) - £0.79
  04. Polaris (Streetlife DJ's Remix) - £0.79

Look out for great 3 for £3 deals at retail (HMV / Virgin) on the following physical formats with exclusive new ASH b-sides:

  CD: ASH06CD
  1. Polaris
  2. Come On Over

  7" Vinyl #1: ASH06
  Side 1: Polaris (Gatefold Sleeve)
  Side 2: Chinese New Year

  7" Vinyl #2: ASH06X
  Side 1: Polaris (Poster Bag / Coloured Vinyl)
  Side 2: Kingdom Of Shadow

Album 'Twilight of the Innocents' is set for follow in two weeks time on Monday 2nd July and ASH will be celebrating by playing four shows at the London Koko from Tuesday 3rd to Friday 6th July. Most nights are now sold out but a small amount of tickets are still available.

21st June 2007 - Twilight of the Innocents Release Day Instore

Twlight of the Innocents coming soon.... Polaris Out Now

ASH will be launching their new album Twilight of the Innocents by playing at the Oxford Street Virgin Megastore, London 6:00pm on the day of release. Monday 2nd July will see the band play a special live performance and sign copies of the album for lucky wristband holders.

This is a wristband only event. You can purchase the album and get your wristband, which is available on a first come first served basis to personal callers only, from Monday 2nd July at the Oxford St Virgin Megastore. 2 wristbands per person.

19th June 2007 - Manchester Polaris Instore

Polaris Out Now

At the Manchester instore last night, Rick stepped out from his kingdom of shadow replacing his drums with an acoustic guitar, and joining Tim and Mark in an all new ASH acoustic line up, playing current single 'Polaris', future single 'End of the World', YCHIA, GFM and BBB. Rick was also mic'ed but didnt provide any backing vocals.

After the gig Rick gave an exclusive two word review of his performance to ashtabs, "I sucked!". He actually didn't. Hooray.

Rick was dramatically sacked from backing vocals duties by ASH manager Tav after the band's performance at Glasto 1995. Rick had caved to Tim's egging on just before the band went on stage, despite no practice and not being able to hear Tim clearly behind his kit. The performance went out live on air. ooh-ooh aah.

18th June 2007 - Polaris Out Today

Polaris Out Today

ASH release 'Polaris', the second single to be lifted from new album 'Twilight of the Innocents', today on CD, two limited edition 7" vinyls and iTunes exclusive remixes, live, demo and acoustic downloads. Each physical format is accompanied by an exclusive b-side 'Come On Over' (CD), 'Chinese New Year' (Vinyl 1) and 'Kingdom of Shadow' (Vinyl 2). All three physical formats can be purchased for £3 from trinitystreetdirect.com.

There will also be two Polaris EPs available on 7 digital and iTunes.

  Polaris EP 1
  01. Polaris (album version)
  02. Polaris (acoustic version)
  03. Polaris (superbass dub remix)

  Polaris EP 2
  01. Polaris (Demo)
  02. Polaris (Superbass Remix)
  03. Polaris (Root-id Re-Rub)
  04. Polaris (Streetlife DJ's Remix)

To promote the release ASH will be playing acoustically live and signing copies of the single at the following stores (no wristbands required just down there early):

  18.06.07 - HMV Manchester - 90 Market Street, Manchester - 5:00pm
  20.06.07 - Sound Knowledge - 22 Hughenden Yard, Marlborough, Wilts - 6:00pm
  21.06.07 - HMV Belfast - Donegall Arcade, Unit 3, Belfast - 6:00pm
  22.06.07 - David's Music - 14 Eastcheap, Letchworths, Herts - 6:00pm

Album 'Twilight of the Innocents' is set for follow in two weeks time on Monday 2nd July and ASH will be celebrating by playing four shows at the London Koko from Tuesday 3rd to Friday 6th July. Most nights are now sold out but a small amount of tickets are still available.

17th June 2007 - Polaris Out Tomorrow

Polaris Out Tomorrow

ASH release 'Polaris', the second single to be lifted from new album 'Twilight of the Innocents', tomorrow on CD, two limited edition 7" vinyls and iTunes exclusive remixes, live, demo and acoustic downloads. Each physical format is accompanied by an exclusive b-side 'Come On Over' (CD), 'Chinese New Year' (Vinyl 1) and 'Kingdom of Shadow' (Vinyl 2). All three physical formats can be purchased for £3 and pre-ordered from trinitystreetdirect.com.

There will also be a Polaris EP available on 7 digital.

  01. Polaris (album version)
  02. Polaris (acoustic version)
  03. Polaris (superbass dub remix)

To promote the release ASH will be playing live and signing copies of the single at the following stores:

  18.06.07 - HMV Manchester - 90 Market Street, Manchester - 5:00pm
  20.06.07 - Sound Knowledge - 22 Hughenden Yard, Marlborough, Wilts - 6:00pm
  21.06.07 - HMV Belfast - Donegall Arcade, Unit 3, Belfast - 6:00pm
  22.06.07 - David's Music - 14 Eastcheap, Letchworths, Herts - 6:00pm

Album 'Twilight of the Innocents' is set for follow in two weeks time on Monday 2nd July and ASH will be celebrating by playing four shows at the London Koko from Tuesday 3rd to Friday 6th July. Most nights are now sold out but a small amount of tickets are still available.

17th June 2007 - ASH To Support Sportfreunde Stiller

Polaris Out Tomorrow

ASH will be supporting Sportfreunde Stiller this September and October on their German arena tour. Five dates have been announced.

16th June 2007 - End Of The World - Dublin 4th June

that's the catch it's such a beautiful confusion

If you want to hear a live version future single and world beater 'End of the World' go and register at www.ashfiles.com. Once registered get in the '2006-2007 - Twilight Of The Innocents Era Bootlegs' section where you can download the whole of the Temple Bar set from 4th June including 'End of the World', 'Twilight of the Innocents', 'Ritual', 'Polaris' (out Monday!), YCHIA, ISAF and loads of the classics!

Don't forget ASH will be on Dermot O'Leary's Radio 2 later today, between 4:30pm - 6:30pm. Apparently ASH will also on Channel 4's T4 tomorrow.

14th June 2007 - Win A Trip To ASH's Studio in NYC

Polaris Out 18.06.07

As previously advertised ASH are running a competition for one lucky person and a friend to travel to the ASH studio in NY and have a holiday of a life time. It's a little over due but you can now find out all the details and enter at www.ash-official.com.

14th June 2007 - ASH On Radio 2 This Saturday

Polaris Out 18.06.07

ASH will be on Dermot O'Leary's Radio 2 this Saturday (16th June) between 4:30pm - 6:30pm. Further details to follow.

14th June 2007 - Marlborough ASH Polaris Instore Rules

Polaris Out 18.06.07

'Polaris' (out on Monday) Marlborough instore 20th June rules: You have to pre order the album 'Twilight of the Innocents' (out 2nd July), either pop in or buy it over the phone (01672 511106). You then get a golden 'ticket' or flyer which allows entry + 1 (ie two people). It’s restricted to 180ppl (or 90 tickets) and its a half hour set, and vocal pa. Doors strict 6pm.

Apparently this 'Polaris' instore is nearly sold out.

13th June 2007 - Post Twilight Of The Innocents Singles

vinyl forever

Mark has confirmed that once ASH finish releasing singles from final album 'Twilight of the Innocents' (out 2nd July) physical formats of future singles will continue and vinyl will live on. "Vinyl will be happening and yes as a collectiable series".

13th June 2007 - ASH - The Final Album - Press Release!

It's not the end, NO!

"This was released to the press today regarding future Ash releases. We'll be discussing this in more detail soon. But to avoid confusion, this does not signal the end of physical releases. Things are just gonna be different and we're gonna have a lot of fun with formats and you the fans will get more content a lot quicker... it also does not state anywhere that we're going independant." - Mark

Ash - The final album

Irish rock band announce radical new music industry business model

London, June 12th 2007 – International rock band Ash, have announced bold new plans to cease releasing future albums in the traditional way.

On the eve of what will become their final album, 'Twilight Of The Innocents', the band have taken the decision to only release singles in the future.

Known for consistently writing hit singles since the early 90’s (17 top 40 hits, an Ivor Novello award and five Top 10 albums), the band feel it is time to make a stand in the future digital arena by only releasing singles. Periodically, the band will release compilation cd’s featuring the aforementioned singles.

Famously known for their pro-active stance on the internet (the band were the first to cultivate a huge loyal following using their online message board, were the first to use the internet via a fledgling nme.com, to get fans to vote for which tour towns they should play and had the first ever number one single in the download charts), the band feel it is now time to fully embrace the digital future of the music industry.

Owning their own recording studio means that the band will be able to write, record and release their music almost instantly, their fans will then benefit from not having to wait the usual ‘years’ between albums.

At a time when the music industry is in flux and with record sales at an all-time low, marketing music in the traditional sense is becoming increasingly less financially viable. The band hope that by harnessing the power of the internet and by being more creative in the way their singles are marketed, the record company can maximise sales, increase profits and enhance their already impressive 13 year career.

Tim Wheeler from the band:

"The way people listen to music has changed, with the advent of the download the emphasis has reverted to single tracks. It hasn't helped that most people have forgotten how to make a decent album. I'm constantly disappointed with records I buy. I believe our new album is the pinnacle of everything we've done thus far, and I'm proud that this will be remembered as our last album. The future lies elsewhere and we can have a lot of fun by changing things up. It's like the Wild West at the moment, a time to take chances and try out new ideas.

When you're tied to the album format, you find yourself waiting six months between finishing a record and releasing it. By leaving this behind we can enter a new phase of spontaneity and creativity. We have our own studio in New York, we can record a track and release it the next day if we feel like it, give it to people while it's fresh. We're the first band to do this , but I very much doubt we'll be the last.

We've been one of the best singles bands of the last two decades and we're still younger than a lot of bands on the current scene. I’m excited to push this claim further by dedicating ourselves wholly to the art of the single for the digital age."

13th June 2007 - End Of The World To Follow Polaris

end of the world, not ash

Following the release of 'Polaris' on Monday (18th June) and album 'Twilight of the Innocents' on Monday 2nd July, 'End of the World' looks set to third single proper to the lifted from what will be ASH's final album. The single is currently set for release on Monday 27th August, after ASH's NME stage headline slots at the Reading and Leeds festivals.

12th June 2007 - Second Snow Patrol Support Date

Polaris Out Monday 18th June

ASH and Glasgow newcomer’s The Twilight Sad will support Snow Patrol at the O2 Arena, London, on the 28th June.

12th June 2007 - ASH Supporting Snow Patrol

Polaris Out Monday 18th June

ASH will be supporting Snow Patrol at their show at Ward Park, Bangor, Northern Ireland on Saturday September 1st. We Are Scientists have also been confirmed for the date. Tickets go on sale this Friday (15th June) at 9am, further details. ASH and Snow Patrol first played together when the Patrol support ASH on the Free All Angels tour April/May 2001.

  SNOW PATROL
  Ward Park, Bangor, Co. Down, N. Ireland - Saturday 1st September 2007

  with special guests
  ASH
  WE ARE SCIENTISTS

12th June 2007 - Futher 'Polaris' Instores Announced

Polaris Out Monday 18th June

To promote the release of new single 'Polaris' out on Monday (18th June) ASH will be playing live and signing copies of the new single at the following stores. 'Polaris' will be available on CD, two 7" vinyls and iTunes exclusive remixes, live, demo and acoustic downloads. All three physical formats can be purchased for £3 and pre-ordered from trinitystreetdirect.com.

  18.06.07 - HMV Manchester - 90 Market Street, Manchester - 5:00pm
  20.06.07 - Sound Knowledge - 22 Hughenden Yard, Marlborough, Wilts - 6:00pm
  21.06.07 - HMV Belfast - Donegall Arcade, Unit 3, Belfast - 6:00pm
  22.06.07 - David's Music - 14 Eastcheap, Letchworths, Herts - 6:00pm

ASH will also be performing live for Kerrang! radio next Tuesday 19th June. You can win tickets for the exclusive performance at Kerrang! radio studios in Birmingham at www.kerrangradio.co.uk.

11th June 2007 - ASH Talk To XFM

Polaris Out Monday 18th June

Go to XFM Manchester (scroll half way down the page and click on the link) to watch a video interview, where ASH talk to XFM at the Isle of Wight festival last weekend, about being back at a major festival for the first time since Glasto in 2005 and playing on the Rolling Stones stage "the biggest stage our guitar tech has ever seen" - Mark.

You can also see ASH's performance of 'Girl from Mars' from the Isle of Wight on You Tube, taken from yesterday's Channel 4 highlights. Yep the second verse has been edited out.

11th June 2007 - One Week Till 'Polaris'

Polaris Out Monday 18th June

ASH release 'Polaris', the second single to be lifted from new album 'Twilight of the Innocents', next Monday (18th June) on CD, two limited edition 7" vinyls and iTunes exclusive remixes, live, demo and acoustic downloads. Each physical format is accompanied by an exclusive b-side 'Come On Over' (CD), 'Chinese New Year' (Vinyl 1) and 'Kingdom of Shadow' (Vinyl 2). All three physical formats can be purchased for £3 and pre-ordered from trinitystreetdirect.com.

Album 'Twilight of the Innocents' is set for follow in three weeks time on Monday 2nd July and ASH will be celebrating by playing four shows at the London Koko from Tuesday 3rd to Friday 6th July. Most nights are now sold out but a small amount of tickets are still available.

10th June 2007 - Polaris HMV Live Sets And Signings

Polaris Out Monday 18th June

ASH will be playing live and signing copies of new single 'Polaris' in Manchester and Belfast HMV stores the week of release:

Monday 18th June - 5.00pm - HMV Manchester 90
Thursday 21st June - 6.00pm - HMV Belfast Donegall

10th June 2007 - The End Of ASH?

Polaris Out Monday 18th June

Playing at last night's Isle of Wight festival Tim started rumours that album 'Twilight of the Innocents' (out 2nd July) could be the band's last, by introducing set closer the song 'Twilight of the Innocents' saying "This is the last song from our final album." ASH are yet to comment further.

Really since ASH have made clear their delight of setting their own studio in New York, as Wheeler has written some of their best tunes to date ('End of the World' / 'Twilight of the Innocents') for the new album and as the band have said their feeling fresh and looking to the future now their back as a three piece, there really is nothing to worry about.

9th June 2007 - ASH On T4 Tomorrow

Polaris Out Monday 18th June

ASH will be Channel 4's T4 tomorrow when they show highlights of the Isle of Wight festval, where ASH are performing tonight. ASH have also been announced as support to Kaiser Chiefs and the Fratellis at Marlay Park, Dublin on Sunday 26th August.

8th June 2007 - New Interview With Tim

Polaris Out Monday 18th June

There's a new interview with Tim up at www.ash-official.com, where he talks about the touring the band have been doing, Mark's antics, how the build up to the release of 'Polaris' (out Monday 18th) is going and what the band will be doing the week of the single release (instores and radio sessions) and the the album 'Twilight of the Innocents' (2nd July).

6th June 2007 - Polaris Out Monday 18th June

Polaris Out Monday 18th June

ASH are pleased to announce that their brand new single 'Polaris' will be released on June 18th in three phyical formats. Pre-order all 3 formats and have them delivered to your doorstep for only £3 - HERE!

ASH will also have exclusive remixes, live, demo and acoustic versions of 'Polaris' avaliable from iTunes. More details on those to come!

The physical formats are:

  CD: ASH06CD
  1. Polaris
  2. Come On Over

  7" Vinyl #1: ASH06
  Side 1: Polaris (Gatefold Sleeve)
  Side 2: Chinese New Year

  7" Vinyl #2: ASH06X
  Side 1: Polaris (Poster Bag / Coloured Vinyl)
  Side 2: Kingdom Of Shadow

You can view the video at www.ash-official.com. 'Polaris' is also streaming from both ASH's MySpace and Bebo players. Add them to your profiles and playlists!

5th June 2007 - Kingdom Of Shadow / End Of The World

king of shadow

Last night Tim confirmed that 'Polaris' b-side 'Kingdom of Shadow' was one the 27 original 'Twilight of the Innocents' demos. The track was penned by drummer Rick McMurray and was originally titled 'A Little High'. You don’t have to wait look to here the song as 'Polaris' is released on CD and two 7" vinyls in two weeks, Monday 18th June. 'Kingdom of Shadow' features on vinyl no.2.

ASH also aired potential future single 'End of the World' for the first time last night in Dublin, the demo of the track had previously been available for download and the song could be set for big things when the album 'Twilight of the Innocents' is released on July 2nd. ASH played a set full of singles and new songs including all of the Trailer and 1977 singles. Support came on the night from the brilliant Black Tokens. The mini Irish tour continues in Derry tonight and finished tomorrow in Belfast.

5th June 2007 - ASH Secret Show Venue Revealed

not so secret show

ASH will be in London this Friday night (June 8th) to play a 'secret' show at the Year Zero Club as a warm up to this weekends Isle Of Wight Festival. Tickets are avaliable on the door at the rather excellent value of £8. Guaranteed entry list available to MySpace friends at www.myspace.com/yearzeroclub. For further details and the address of the club check out www.ash-official.com.

1st June 2007 - Chinese New Year / Singapore Song

The Chinese New Year has come brought so many changes

If you want to heard 'Polaris' b-side 'Chinese New Year' before the single is released on Monday 18th June, go and register at www.ashfiles.com. Once registered you can download a live acoustic version of the track recorded at Life Cafe in Liverpool, back in January 2001, from the '2000 - 2002 Free All Angels Era Bootlegs Section'. Tim announced that night that that would be the last ever performance of the song.

You can also download a live version of 'Singapore Song', which is actually the song's legendary only ever airing at the Ashtoria in January 2000, from the same section at www.ashfiles.com. 'Singapore Song' is rumoured to be set for an exclusive iTunes release very soon.

It is likely that both songs will have changed to a greater or lesser degree over the last 6/7 years so make you buy 'Polaris' and the iTunes exclusive if or when it comes around!

31st May 2007 - The Twilight Of The Innocents Demos – Where Are They Now?

Twilight of the Innocents 02.07.07

Before ASH started to record the album 'Twilight of the Innocents' they demoed 27 different songs. Below are the titles of each of these demos and what has happened to each of the... Whether they made the album, have been released as a b-side and had a name change.

  1. Wasted on You
  2. Princess Six – On the album
  3. Suicide Girls – On the album now titled 'Palace of Excess'
  4. Lay Down Your Arms
  5. Rope Dancer
  6. Roulette – On the album now titled 'Ritual'
  7. Shadows – On the album
  8. Piano Song – On the album now titled 'Polaris' and released as 2nd TOTI single
  9. Hospital
  10. Saskia – B-side to 'You Can’t Have It All'
  11. You Can't Have It All – On the album and released as 1st TOTI single
  12. What Is The Meaning – B-side to 'You Can’t Have It All' now titled 'Comet Temple 1'
  13. Dead Fairy
  14. Wish You Were Dead
  15. A Little High - B-side to 'Polaris' now titled 'Kingdom of Shadow'
  16. Thin Air
  17. Obsolete
  18. Come On Over – B-side to 'Polaris'
  19. Can't Be Owned – On the album now titled 'I Started A Fire' and released as free download
  20. New Tattoo
  21. Running Away Again
  22. Carlos D
  23. Dark and Stormy – On the album
  24. Shattered Glass – On the album
  25. End of the World – On the album
  26. Kill Your Friends
  27. In Hell – On the album now titled 'Twilight of the Innocents'

More of these demos may appear as b-sides to singles released after the album has been released (2nd July) or may even be held back to be worked upon for future albums or recordings.

It has yet to be confirmed whether the 'Polaris' b-side 'King of Shadow' is a new title of one of the above demos. The other 'Polaris' b-side 'Chinese New Year' is a song ASH began performing live acoustically in 1999 before it was retired in January 2001. While 'Singapore Song', which is rumoured to be set for an exclusive iTunes release, has previously been performed live only once in January 2000 and demoed/recorded for both 'Free All Angels' and 'Meltdown' albums.

The other track to make it into the album 'Blacklisted' not one of the original demos and was written during the recording process.

30th May 2007 - ASH Irish Tour Dates

Hit Me Without Warning

Before ASH head home to Ireland next week for tour dates in Dublin, Derry and Belfast, don't forget to check out the Myspace of the brilliant support band The Black Tokens!

While forthcoming single 'Polaris' (out June 18th) is still available to listen to at ASH's Myspace and the video is up right now at www.ash-official.com.

28th May 2007 - Polaris Artwork

Polaris Out Monday 18th June

The artwork for forthcoming ASH single 'Polaris' has been confirmed, and features a still from the video, which you can watch right now at www.ash-official.com. The single will be released on Monday 18th June on CD and two limited edition 7" vinyls, each with their own exclusive b-side. The album 'Twlight of the Innocents' will then follow two weeks later on Monday 2nd July.

28th May 2007 - Tour Dates And KOKO Support

Coming to see you soon

ASH have confirmed a series of new live shows this summer. Don't get too excited as this isn't a major tour yet, though some interesting looking festivals. ASH have some announced the support for their four KOKO shows this July. The shows are the 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th of July to celebrate the release on 'Twilight of the Innocents' on the Monday (2nd July).

There is a different support act of each night at the KOKO:

Tuesday 3rd July - Levy from NYC
Wednesday 4th July - Wry from Brazil
Thursday 5th July - The New York Fund from London
Friday 6th July - Pull Tiger Tail from London

27th May 2007 - Polaris Video And B-sides

Polaris

The video for brilliant new single 'Polaris', out on Monday 18th June, is viewable at www.ash-official.com. The video is directed by close friend of the band Jeff Thomas (BBB, Orpheus, YCHIA videos). The single will be released one 2 track CD and two 2 track vinyls each accompanied by an exclusive b-side.

The b-sides are as follows: 'Come On Over' (CD), 'Chinese New Year' (Vinyl 1) and 'Kingdom of Shadow' (Vinyl 2).

'Chinese New Year' has not been heard of since it was last aired at an acoustic gig for Juice FM at Life Cafe in Liverpool, back in January 2001. Tim announced that night that it would be the last time the song was heard, though a clip of the song did appear on the 'Burn Baby Burn' DVD (April 2001). While this song has finally got an official recording and release, Mark has started rumours that we may soon also be hearing lost song 'Singapore Song'. "It’s comin... well that’s the plan. iTunes exclusive".

'Singapore Song' has achived legendary status amongst fans despite only be played once at the Ashtoria, London back in January 2000. The song had previously been demoed for both albums 'Free All Angels' and 'Meltdown' and featured Charlotte, who left the band in January 2006, on keyboards.

The song may eventually have a different title as 'Singapore Song' was only ever meant to be a working title and a line from the original version of the song has been reused for 'Candy' b-side 'The Sweetness of Death by the Obsidian Knife' released in October 2001... "She opened my arms to a million scars". A few years ago Tim suggested that this was a reason why we would never hear a finished version of the song and this now suggests some of the lyrics might have been changed.

'Come On Over' was one of the 27 songs originally demoed for the album 'Twilight of the Innocents'(out 2nd July), while 'Kingdom of Shadow' could be a new title for one of the other demos. YCHIA b-side 'Comet Tempel 1' was one of the original demos and known up until release as 'What is the Meaning?'.

17th May 2007 - Twilight Of The Innocents Album Cover Review

What Is The Meaning?

Check out a review of the cover of forthcoming album 'Twilight of the Innocents', out Monday 2nd July, by Andrew Kelsall at sqwink.com. Find out what is the meaning?

The radio promotion of 'Polaris' (out Monday 18th June) is continuing with two different radio versions being circulated: 'Polaris' (Radio Edit) 4:04 and 'Polaris' (Short Radio Edit) 3:46.

17th May 2007 - ASH To Headline Rip Curl Boardmasters Festival

Sunshine in the morning

ASH have been announced as the headliners of the Rip Curl Boardmasters 07 festival, which will take place on 10th August in Newquay, Cornwall. Other acts confirmed for the festival include Paolo Nutini, Guillemots and more.

15th May 2007 - New Interview With Rick / Polaris On ASH's Myspace

spiele fussball mit meinen freunden in dem park!

There is a new interview with Rick McMurray up at ASH-Official, where he talks about amongst other things, what the band are up to at the moment, the German tour and the next single 'Polaris'... "It's probably the most piano-driven thing we've done. I'd hesitate to call it a ballad, cos I think it's a bit more upbeat than that, but it's very anthemic, with lush, orchestral strings. It's a great song."

'Polaris' is now available to listen to at www.myspace.com/ash, go enjoy!

12th May 2007 - Polaris Single Release Date Confirmed

...I Can't Run This Time...

With different release dates for next single 'Polaris' being branded around the internet (4th June on BBC Radio 2 website and 25th June on Wikipedia) ASH have confirmed that the release date is currently set to be Monday 18th June.

The album 'Twilight of the Innocents' will be released two weeks later on Monday 2nd July followed by a four night stand at the Koko, London. These release dates are not set in stone and maybe subject to change.

Whether your lucky enough to be heading to any of the Irish live dates at the start of the June or not, check out the Myspace of the excellent support band The Black Tokens.

11th May 2007 - Polaris Single Release - Further Details

...Your Heart Is Racing...

Mark has revealed that after finishing their German tour dates earlier this week, ASH will be heading back to New York next week to finish off four b-sides. They've already mixed the demo and acoustic / strings versions for itunes exclusives and there's potentially a big name remix happening.

The release formats will probably be similar to YCHIA, which was three different physical formats each with one exclusive b-side, one CD and two 7" vinyls, and also demo, acoustic and remix versions available via itunes.

11th May 2007 - ASH On The Late Late Show, RTÉ 1 Tonight

YCHIA Tonight

Before rushing over to party at Trinity Ball, ASH are in Dublin today to perform YCHIA on The Late Late Show.

The transmission time is 9.30pm (GMT) Friday, May 11th on RTÉ 1.

10th May 2007 - Polaris On Radio 2 'B' List

I Was Fighting By Your Side

Despite not being out for more than another month (currently 18th June), next single 'Polaris' has already made it onto the BBC Radio 2 B list already. Hopefully it'll soon be on the A list and on the Radio 1 playlist soon too.

6th May 2007 - Polaris Release Date

Polaris

Next single 'Polaris' has made it onto the XFM upfront playlist already, and should hopefully make it onto the full playlist soon. It is currently set for release on Monday 18th June, two weeks before album 'Twilight of the Innocents'.

4th May 2007 - YCHIA Last Sunday

May The Fourth Be With You

ASH only just dropped out of the UK top 40 singles chart with 'You Can't Have It All' last Sunday (29th April), but did remain in the UK top 75 charting at number 44. YCHIA had entered the charts the previous week at number 16. May the fourth be with you.

2nd May 2007 - ASH Irish Tour Dates Ticket News

Spring Time Change

As previously announced ASH have confirmed three Irish tour dates on 4th, 5th and 6th June in Dublin, Londonderry/Derry and Belfast. Tickets for these gigs are available from www.ticketmaster.ie, details of alternative sellers are also up at ASH-Official.

Support for these dates will come from the brilliant Black Tokens, check out their Myspace now!

30th April 2007 - Polaris First Play - Listen Again

I was fighting by your side

Jo Whiley gave next single 'Polaris' it's first spin on her Radio 1 show first morning. If you missed it you can listen again now online. 'Polaris' was played just after 11:50 so you'll have to go forward about 1 hour and 52 mins into the show.

30th April 2007 - Guardian Unlimited: Interview / Podcast

The innocence we lost will not return

Incase you missed it there's a downloadable Podcast interview on the Guardian Unlimited website. There is also a direct link to the MP3.

29th April 2007 - First Play Of Polaris Tomorrow

I Blame Myself For Everything

Jo Whiley will give next single 'Polaris' it's first play on her Radio 1 show tomorrow (10am - 12:45pm), Monday 30th April. 'Polaris' is set to be released at the end of June before the release of album 'Twilight of the Innocents' on July 2nd. Check out an interview with Mark at ASH-Official were he talks about the video for 'Polaris'.

28th April 2007 - ASH Irish Tour Dates

Coming Home

ASH have confirmed the following Irish tour dates for this June:

  04.06.07 - Temple Music Centre, Dublin, Ireland
  05.06.07 - The Nerve Centre, Londonderry/Derry, N.Ireland
  06.06.07 - Spring & Airbrake, Belfast, N.Ireland

Support for these dates will come from the brilliant Black Tokens, click out their Myspace now!

26th April 2007 - ASH For Slane Castle, Ireland

Slane Castle Here ASH Come

ASH are excited to announce they'll be back in Ireland on May 26th for the amazing Red Bull X Fighters event at Slane Castle.

"The Red Bull X-Fighters and four bands will rock Slane Castle on 26th May, 2007! Live spectators can look forward to a high octane evening of entertainment combining freestyle motocross with very special music guests including ASH, The Blizzards, Director and Afro Celt Sound System in a specially created Celtic setting. ASH’s Tim Wheeler said, 'we are really excited about playing at the Red Bull X-Fighters Slane Castle. The roar of the engines and the crowd will help create an electric atmosphere'."

23rd April 2007 - YCHIA Sales

Number 16!

Last week 'You Can't Have It All' sold 7,500 copies to send ASH back into the UK top 20 at number 16 and to the number 2 spot in Northern Ireland! The single provided the band with their biggest hit single in the UK since 'Orpheus' peaked at number 13 in May 2004 and their 12th UK top 20 smash.

22nd April 2007 - ASH Are Back! YCHIA Number 16!

You Can't Have It All No.16!

ASH have stormed back into UK single charts after a three year absence with 'You Can't Have It All' charting at number 16! Which is brilliant, hopefully this will mean be good things are to come for the forthcoming singles off 'Twilight of the Innocents' and of course the album itself (out 2nd July!).

Well done everyone who went out and brought or downloaded the single, the band send their love! x

20th April 2007 - You Can't Have It All OUT NOW!

You Can't Have It All OUT NOW!

The official Wednesday mid-week chart position of new single 'You Can't Have It All' was number 13. Hopefully we can keep it in the top 20 by the end of the week. ASH would like to say thanks to everyone who's helped by paying their hard earned cash for it and to everyone who's come out to the instores.

YCHIA is available on two limited edition 7" vinyls, CD and download. All three physical formats are available for £3!

There is also exclusive demo and acoustic versions of the track can be downloaded from iTunes and also an exclusive remix by Hugo Nicolson available from ASH's 7 Digital Store for only 89p! Full release and b-side details.

20th April 2007 - Radio 1 Broadcast Of Belfast Show, Watch & Listen Online!

You Can't Have It All OUT NOW!

Listen to Rory McConnell's show on Radio One online to hear tracks from last weeks Stiff Kitten show in Belfast! Songs broadcast are: Orpheus, Girl From Mars, Burn Baby Burn, Angel Interceptor and You Can't Have it All. You can also watch the video webstream of the show on the ATL website!

19th April 2007 - New Interview With Mark / Polaris Video

You Can't Have It All OUT NOW

Check out the new interview with Mark at ASH-Official. He talks about the hopes for new single 'You Can't Have It All' (OUT NOW), it's mid week charting at number 12 and the filming of the video for next single 'Polaris', set for release at the end of June before album 'Twilight of the Innocents'.

Mark on the video for 'Polaris': "Yeah, it's shown from the eyes of these children. There are two teams of kids having an imaginary war fight in a forest, with sticks and stuff. Only it transforms so that you can actually see what they're imagining - with proper explosions and guns going off. It's supposed to be about loss of innocence. It's by the same guy (Jeff Thomas) who did the last video and the treatment just sounded really interesting."

"We'll be amongst the trees somewhere playing, I think. But hopefully we'll get to check out the explosions too. Although, knowing me, I might end up getting a leg blown off. And then my footballing abilities would be even worse!"

17th April 2007 - ASH Web Chat 12pm Tomorrow!

You Can't Have It All OUT NOW

Ash will be hanging out at Gigwise tomorrow afternoon (Wed, April 18th) to take part in a webchat. Login at www.gigwise.com/chat tomorrow afternoon at midday and hit them with your worst! (12pm GMT)

17th April 2007 - YCHIA Chart Position / The Camden Crawl

You Can't Have It All OUT NOW

After the first day of sales new single 'You Can't Have It All' is lying at number 14 in the UK charts. So get out buy or download it, especially if you're going to any of the signings or instores this week. Don't forget there is also an exclusive remix by Hugo Nicolson available from our 7 Digital Store for only 89p!

ASH have also now announced that they will be appearing as part of the The Camden Crawl this Thursday (April 19) in London.

17th April 2007 - ASH Instores

You Can't Have It All

ASH played a eight song set list in yesterday's Belfast Virgin Megastore instore and signing, so it's well worth heading down to see them at the Arndale Centre, Manchester Virgin Megastore instore this evening (5:30pm) if you got yourself a wristband yesterday or heading down today to see if there's any left...

Belfast instore setlist: Burn Baby Burn, Orpheus, You Can't Have It All, A Life Less Ordinary, Kung Fu, Polaris, Girl From Mars, Twilight of the Innocents (In Hell)

16th April 2007 - You Can't Have It All OUT NOW!

You Can't Have It All

ASH release their brilliant new single 'You Can't Have It All' today on two limited edition 7" vinyls, CD and download. Exclusive demo and acoustic versions of the track can be downloaded from iTunes. There is also an exclusive remix by Hugo Nicolson available from ASH's 7 Digital Store for only 89p! Full release and b-side details.

Don't forget the following ASH instores and signings this week, starting in Belfast today, get there early and buy the single!

  TODAY! - Virgin Megastore Instore, Royal Avenue, Belfast (5:30pm)*
  17.04.07 - Virgin Megastore Instore, Arndale Centre, Manchester (5:30pm)*
  18.04.07 - Virgin Megastore Instore, Oxford Street, London (6:00pm)*
  19.04.07 - HMV SIGNING ONLY, Churchill Square, Brighton (12:30pm)
  20.04.07 - HMV Instore, High Street, Birmingham (5:30pm) - FREE, get there early

*Please note access to these instores will be via FREE wristband only. Wristbands are available on a first come first served basis to personal callers only, from each respective store from 9.00am on Monday 16th April 1 wristband per person. While stocks last.

16th April 2007 - ASH On ATL Tonight

You Can't Have It All OUT NOW

Listen in to ATL from 7:30 - 10pm (GMT) tonight (April 16th) to hear Rigsy's show. He'll be airing highlights of last Friday's ASH gig at the Stiff Kitten to celebrate ATL's 21st birthday. More of the gig will also be broadcast on the 19th of April, between 7.30 - 9pm into Rory McConnell's show on Radio One, Northern Ireland.

Also as promised before there'll be more Irish dates announced soon.

14th April 2007 - ASH On TV / Radio News

ASH On TV

Catch ASH on the following TV and Radio shows promoting new single 'You Can't Have It All' (out Monday!) from this weekend.

14th/15th April: Performance on Popworld Channel 4
16th April: 7.30 - 10pm Pre-recorded live session into Rigsys show on BBC Ulster
17th April: 4 - 7pm Guests of XFM Manchester into Mark Kayes show live
19th April: 7.30 - 9pm Pre-recorded live session into Rory McConnells show on Radio One, Northern Ireland
20th April: 3 - 7pm Guests of Kerrang Birmingham into Emma Scotts show lived
21st April: Guests on Sky One - Soccer AM
21st April: Guests on Popworld C4

13th April 2007 - ASH On Pop World Tomorrow

You Can't Have It All

Tune in to Channel 4's Pop World tomorrow morning to ASH in the studio performing new single 'You Can't Have It All' totally live. Broadcast times are as follows: Saturday 14th April - Channel 4, 10.35am. Sunday 15th April - Channel 4, 8.55am; E4, 2.10pm; E4+1 3.10pm.

After previous misinformation they'll also be showing the Pop World Interview next week on April 21st.

13th April 2007 - ASH Player / BBC Interview

Clones Video

You can now watch all of the ASH videos in the 'ASH Player', going right back to 1994, at ASH-Official.

There is also a new interview with Mark on the BBC News site.

13th April 2007 - 'End Of The World' To Be Aired On Monday?

That's the catch, it's such a beautiful confusion

Colin Murray mentioned last night that he plans to air new ASH track 'End of the World' taken from forthcoming album 'Twilight of the Innocents' this Monday (April 16th) on his Radio 1 show. The song starts off with a mix of samples including fire engine sirens and a Japanese girl screaming "RIIIIIIIIIIIICK" from their first ever gig in Tokyo, just like the demo which used to be available via Mystery Recordings.

Though the first play of this track has not yet been officially confirmed. But if you've heard the demo, you haven't heard anything yet! The session recordings of 'You Can't Have It All', 'Twilight of the Innocents' (In Hell) and 'Girl from Mars' and interviews broadcast on last night's Colin Murray show on Radio 1 can be downloaded from www.ashfiles.com. You will need to register for free first, which is well worth it as there's a whole host of ASH bootlegs and demos to be had.

Tim also mentioned ASH plan a full UK 'Twilight of the Innocents' tour in September and October 2007, after the upcoming European, KOKO and festival dates.

12th April 2007 - YCHIA In The iTunes Download Charts

YCHIA Rising

As well as the two 7" vinyls and two track CD physical releases of new single 'You Can't Have It All' being officially released on Monday, the demo version and an acoustic version of the new single are exclusively available through iTunes. The two alternative versions are already being downloaded in numbers entering YCHIA into the download charts: Ireland iTunes Pop 100 12/04/07: #43 and UK iTunes Pop 100 12/04/07: #63

12th April 2007 - ASH On Colin Murray's Radio 1 Show Tonight

The Innocents

The session ASH recorded for Colin Murray's Radio 1 show in BBC Maida Vale studios a few weeks ago (March 27th) will be broadcast on his show tonight. The band performanced new single 'You Can't Have It All' (out Monday), title track of the new album 'Twilight of the Innocents' (In Hell) and at Colin's request old fav 'Girl from Mars'.

The tracks will be broadcast along with an interview tonight, listen in to hear all the banter from 10pm (GMT, April 12th). Listen to Radio 1 online.

9th April 2007 - ASH Announce HMV Instore And Signings

Will Virgin and HMV see the V?

After the previously announced Virgin Megastore Instores ASH are continuing to push the new single 'You Can't Have It All' with two HMV events. The first is a Signing ONLY Session at HMV Brighton (Churchill) on April 19th (12:30pm). And the second is full Instore live performance & Signing at HMV Brimingham (High St.) on April 20th (5:30pm).

Further details of the HMV events can be found at ASH-Official. As well as details of ASH's return to Belfast on Friday 13th for the ATL 21st Birthday gig.

4th April 2007 - Twilight Of The Innocents - New Album Title Officially Revealed!

Twilight of the Innocents

Well after teasing everyone for the past few months playing the Hangman game ASH are glad to finally announce the title for the new album! (Drum roll...) TWILIGHT OF THE INNOCENTS.

The album will be released on Monday 2nd of July just before ASH's run of KOKO shows in London. There has also been a fourth KOKO date added on Friday 6th July.

On the left is the album artwork and official press release photos. Below is the Twilight Of The Innocents tracklisting:

  1. I Started A Fire
  2. You Can't Have It All
  3. Blacklisted
  4. Polaris
  5. Palace Of Excess
  6. End Of The World
  7. Ritual
  8. Shadows
  9. Princess Six
  10. Dark And Stormy
  11. Shattered Glass
  12. Twilight Of The Innocents

You may be wondering where tracks 'Suicide Girls', 'Roulette' and 'In Hell' have disappeared to? There on the album in the form of 'Palace of Excess', 'Ritual' and 'Twilight of the Innocents'.

4th April 2007 - YCHIA Multi-Buy Recommendation

ASH Recommend...

ASH have recommended to everyone who wants to buy the YCHIA single multi-buy option (3 formats for £3.99) to get it from Townsend-records.co.uk. Apparently non-UK residents don't pay VAT, so it's even cheaper for them. Unfortunately non-UK postcodes don't count for the UK charts.

"I know I'm biased, but all three b-sides ('Saskia', 'Comet Tempel 1' and 'Ghosts') are probably the best b-sides the band have ever written. Also, the 7" is limited, so will probably sell out within a couple of days after it hits the shops." - Tav (ASH's Manager)

'Comet Tempel 1' was recorded for 'Twilight of the Innocents' and went by the title of 'What Is The Meaning?'.

4th April 2007 - Album Details Delay

...Stay With Me Tonight...

As previously reported ASH were planning to do a press release on Monday past, to announce the new album title (TOTI) and tracklisting. This has been delayed as they are trying to decide on the final title for a certain song... The full album details will be coming very soon.

3rd April 2007 - YCHIA Release Details

Release Time

As you may already know the new ASH single 'You Can't Have It All' is being released on April 16th in 3 physical formats as well as download via iTunes etc. There will be two 7" singles and one CD. One will be a gatefold and the other a colored vinyl poster bag that will slot into the other gatefold.

Each format will have an exclusive new Ash track and as an added bonus we are giving you the opportunity to get a FREE 7" Collectors Box that will hold all the 7" singles over the new album's campaign.

All you have to do is go here and fill in your details and a FREE 7" BOX will be mailed to you. B-side and Cat numbers:

7" Gatefold: A-side - You Can't Have It All, B-side - Comet Tempel 1 - Cat no. ASH05H
7" Poster Bag: A-side - You Can't Have It All, B-side - Ghosts - Cat no. ASH05XH
CD: A-side - You Can't Have It All, B-side - Saskia - Cat no. ASH05CDH

Each format is priced at the low cost of £1.99 but there have been deals done at retail so that you can get all 3 formats and b-sides for the super value of £3.99.

3rd April 2007 - ASH Tour And Festival News

Rock!

ASH have announced that they'll be heading back to Japan to play Fuji Rock Festival on July 28th and taking part in the second ever Isle Of Skye Festival on Friday 25th May.

ASH will also heading out into the rest of Europe as part of a pre-album promo tour. The first dates run from April 22nd - 27th in Northern Europe. More dates including Ireland will be announced soon. Latest shows announced:

  27.04.07 - Stockholm,Kagelbanan
  26.04.07 - Oslo, John Dee
  24.04.07 - Amsterdam, Melkweg
  22.04.07 - Brussels, Botanique

Further details including ticket information at www.ash-official.com. All announced dates.

3rd April 2007 - Virgin Megastore Instores Further Details

Bring It On!

ASH will be doing a instore signing and live performance at the Belfast Virgin Megastore on the day of the YCHIA single release, Monday 16th April at 5:30pm. Then at the Manchester Arndale Virgin store (5:30pm) on Tuesday 17th April and London Oxford Street store on Wednesday 18th April (6:00pm).

Please note access to these instores will be via wristband only. Wristbands are available on a first come first served basis to personal callers only, from each respective store from 9.00am on Monday 16th April. 1 wristband per person. While stocks last.

If you can't make the FREE Belfast instore ASH will be announcing their own Irish shows very soon....

2nd April 2007 - Virgin Megastore Signings And Performances

My Life Was Ruined When The Green Dragon Closed

ASH will be doing a signing and live performance at the Belfast Virgin Megastore on the day of the YCHIA single release, Monday 16th April. They'll then be moving onto Manchester's Virgin on 17th April and Oxford Street store, London later on in the week.

Full details have yet to be confirmed, but it is currently thought that you will have to turn up between 9-9:30am to get an entry wristband and ASH will be there from 5:30pm. Further details soon...

2nd April 2007 - More ASH On Channel 4

McMurray Verus

You absolutely must watch Pop World on C4 next Saturday (April 7th). Tim and Rick are in the studio as part of a comedy interview that you're not gonna want to miss... Dry humour, Rick Vs The Popworld sock rabbit, priceless.

Tim and Rick are also going to be on the Channel 4 show 'Freshly Squeezed' in the next week or so. Transmission details soon...

The 'Freshly Squeezed' interview was recorded a week or so ago in London when ASH were in recording a lot of performances for T4, 4 Music, Pop World and a half hour special that will be aired closer to the albums release.

30th March 2007 - ASH On Transmission TV (Channel 4) Tonight

Sitting alone, With the TV on, I fell asleep, I was hoping you'd call

ASH were in Liverpool last Fridat (March 23rd) to record a live performance of YCHIA for Channel 4 show Transmission, hosted by their old friend and ex-Kenickie star Laurne Laverne.

The air times are as follows:

Fri 30th March - Channel 4 @ 11:35PM
Sat 31st March - E4 @ 00:00 and 02:10AM
Mon 2nd April - Channel 4 @ 1:30AM (Repeat - Monday night into Tuesday morning).

30th March 2007 - Twilight of the I........ Album Details

Starting A Fire

Ok so a lot of sites have been jumping the gun and announcing what the full title is for the new album 'TOTI', but the official ASH press release will be on Monday (2nd April) with title, tracklisting, Artwork and new Bio.

28th March 2007 - You Can't Have It All B-sides

This Pyscho Drama's Taking Over My Life!

The b-sides for forthcoming single 'You Can't Have It All' have been confirmed. The single will be released on CD and two 7" vinyls, each with one b-side. 'Saskia' which currently available on ASH's Myspace will be the CD b-side and 'Ghosts' and 'Comet Tempel 1' will be the vinyl b-sides, one on each 7".

28th March 2007 - BBC1 NI - "So Hard To Beat" Doc Featuring Tim

ASH: Hard to Beat

You might remember from ASH's MySpace blogs that Stu Bailie was over before Christmas to ASH's studio in NY to film an interview on Northern Irish music with Tim for BBC NI.

Well the 2 part documentry is being aired tonight (March 28th) and tomorrow (March 29th) on BBC1 NI at 10:40pm (GMT).

Artists featured in the programmes include; Van Morrison (who let ASH record Shining Light at his personal studio in Bath), Snow Patrol, Tim Wheeler, David Holmes, Neil Hannon, Clannad and others...

28th March 2007 - ASH Record Radio 1 Session

Colin Still Loves Girl From Mars

ASH were in BBC Maida Vale yesterday March 27th recording a session for Colin Murray's Radio 1 show. Recorded were new single 'You Can't Have It All', 'T.O.T.I.' (aka - In Hell) and 'Girl From Mars' (as requested by Colin). The session and an interview with Colin will be broadcast very soon, transmission details to follow...

Further details and updates on YCHIA's radio progress can be had at www.ash-official.com.

27th March 2007 - Guess The ASH Album Title (TOTI) Hangman Style - Final Round

Twilight Of The .....?

'T' beat 'O' in round 7 and so has almost brought the hangman competition to it's natural end. We're now at
T _ _ _ _ GHT / OF / TH _ / I _ _ _ _ _ _ T _ remember 'TOTI' was given to us at the start. So ASH have decided to wrap the game up with one final round, there's 5 potential titles in the final hangman poll to vote for.

What the heck is the final title? Find out more and vote at ASH-Official.

27th March 2007 - YCHIA Moved Up The Playlist on Kerrang! TV

More Good News

Kerrang! TV has moved the You Can't Have It All video up to their highest rotation and is currently on their A List! You can vote for the video using the details below:

The video is also playlisted on Q Channel and you must vote for the video on MTV2 NME Chart.

The Box: Sky Channel 449 / Virgin TV 335/325
Selection Line: 09056 525 252
ASH - You Can't Have It All - REQUEST VIDEO NO. 303

The Hits: Sky Channel 458 / Virgin TV 330/320 / Free View 18
Selection Line: 09056 525 777
ASH - You Can't Have It All - REQUEST VIDEO NO. 851

Kerrang! TV: Sky Channel 454 / Virgin TV 819/332
Selection Line: 09056 525 666
ASH - You Can't Have It All - REQUEST VIDEO NO. 502

25th March 2007 - Big ASH Interview On Absolute Punk.net

Absolute Punks

There's a pretty extensive interview over on the rather brilliant music community site Absolute Punk. Read the whole interview and see exclusive MILTON (you must see these!) pics. It's worth mentioning that this interview actually took place just before Christmas so release dates are a bit off. The new album will currently be released on July 2nd. Further Details at ASH-Official.

24th March 2007 - New Track 'Saskia' Now Available

Saskia

New Track 'Saskia' is now available at ASH's Myspace. The song was recorded for new album 'TOTI' but didn't actually make it into the final 12 tracks and so will be a b-side to forthcoming single 'You Can't Have It All'. "There's a song called Saskia which we wanted to have a cold, East European kind of feel." - Tim

ASH have been distributing wrong version of the video for 'You Can't Have It All', the version you've probably already is the version without the added effects. You can see the correct version at ASH-Official.

Mark has also reported that tickets for the Koko shows on 3rd, 4th and 5th July at all 80% sold out. You can still get tickets are ticketmaster.co.uk.

23rd March 2007 - ASH On Transmission TV

Live Transmission

ASH are in Liverpool today (March 23rd) to record a live performance of YCHIA for Channel 4 (UK) show Transmission, hosted by their old friend and ex-Kenickie star Laurne Laverne.

It will be broadcast at 11:40pm (GMT) on Friday the 30th of March on Channel 4.

23rd March 2007 - YCHIA Added to XFM Upfront Playlist!

More air play for YCHIA

YCHIA, released on Monday April 16th, has been added to Upfront section of the XFM London, XFM Manchester, XFM Scotland playlists. Hopefully it'll be moved up onto the main playlist for all three stations as the release date edges closer.

22nd March 2007 - YCHIA Added to Radio 1 Playlist!

ASH back on Radio 1

Very good news indeed: YCHIA has just been added to this week's Radio 1 C list. "Now we cross our fingers that the powers that be move it up to the B and hopefully A list the closer we get to the singles release. No (new) adds go straight to B or A so what matters is that we're on there and Radio 1 are getting behind us." - ASH

Help ASH out by leaving positive messages on this thread on the Radio 1 playlist message board.

22nd March 2007 - Vote For YCHIA In The MTV 2 / NME Chart!

Do It!

All ASH need is 10 seconds of your time! Go to the MTV2 NME Chart, make up a name, click beside - ASH - You Can't Have It All (6th option down), and then scroll to the bottom of the page and click submit.

Everytime you do this you'll help ASH in the current MTV 2 / NME video chart.

21st March 2007 - Happy Birthday DMH!

30 Today!

Happy Birthday to Darth Mark Hamilton, who today was the last member of ASH to hit 30. Many happy returns.

20th March 2007 - Help ASH Get 'You Can't Have It All' All Over The Television

Give Everyone It All

Below is a list of the UK Digital TV Channels that allow you to call in and request the videos you want to see. Forget asking the bill payer sneak the nearest phone wherever you need to and get dailing! Also help us spread the word by adding YCHIA as your MySpace profile song by heading over to the ASH's MySpace and clicking on YCHIA's "Add" button on the mediaplayer.

The Box: Sky Channel 449 / Virgin TV 335/325
Selection Line: 09056 525 252
ASH - You Can't Have It All - REQUEST VIDEO NO. 303

The Hits: Sky Channel 458 / Virgin TV 330/320 / Free View 18
Selection Line: 09056 525 777
ASH - You Can't Have It All - REQUEST VIDEO NO. 851

Kerrang! TV: Sky Channel 454 / Virgin TV 819/332
Selection Line: 09056 525 666
ASH - You Can't Have It All - REQUEST VIDEO NO. 502

If you do an angel will get it's wings! x ASH

20th March 2007 - Guess The Ash Album Title (TOTI) Hangman Style

Move Closer

For starters ASH let us know the first letter of each word 'TOTI'. Rounds 1 and 3 revealed there was no 'A' or 'M' in the title, rounds 2, 4 and 5 revealed there was a 'G', a 'F' and two 'H's. Now Round 6 has revealed another two 'I's.
T _ I _ IGH _ / OF / TH _ / I _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . Go to the ASH Official forum to vote in Round 7.

19th March 2007 - ASH Confirm Reading/Leeds Festival Appearances

Back to Reading!

ASH have confirmed that they will be playing the Reading and Leeds Carling Weekend festivals this August. They will headline the second 'Radio 1/NME' stage, at Reading on the Friday 24th August and at Leeds on Saturday 25th August against Razorlight who will headline the main stage.

Further Details posted on www.ash-official.com.

19th March 2007 - German Visions Spring Tour Dates Announced

Guten Tag

ASH have announced German tour dates for this spring. The Visions Spring Tour will take place between April 30th and May 8th. View the tour dates section or www.ash-official.com for further details.

19th March 2007 - BBC Interview / Kerrang On The Road

I'm Heading For The Open Road

On March 15th BBC2 (Northern Ireland) screened ASH being interviewed by their pal Donna, you can watch the interview online.

You can also check out the Kerrang! magazine scans from when they joined ASH on the Bristol leg of the Higher Education tour at www.myspace.com/ash.

17th March 2007 - Happy St Patrick's Day!

getting mummified today

Happy St Patrick's Day! There is a flashback message from the band at ash-official.com.

Here are some videos from Radio 1's Rallyoke at Beach Club Belfast, Monday 12th. Tim and Chris Moyles singing Milkshake and Brown Eyed Girl (starts 3 mins in).

16th March 2007 - 'You Can't Have It All' Video

Oh Yeah

For anyone who hasn't seen already the 'You Can't Have It All' video is up on ASH's Myspace. You can also select it on the normal music video channels including MTV2 and Kerrang! 'You Can't Have It All' will be released on April 16th.

15th March 2007 - How 'You Can't Have It All' Will Be Released

You Can't Have It All

Mark on how YCHIA will be released: "The label want us to do 1 low cost CD. Meaning only one B-side. The difference is they can then sell in the store for only 1.99 rather than Maxi singles (2 b-sides) which are 2.99. Big stores like Woolworths will not stock maxi singles because of the higher price. Warners are adament that we have stock in the widest range of shops including Woolworths.

With Vinyl sales soaring again and Kids getting into collecting 7"s (when did this all start!) they also want to do 2 seperate 7"s with exclusive tracks. One a gatefold, one a fold out poster that slots into the gatefold, both being colored vinyl. Warners seem to be pushing the collecting element to these and they'll be priced very cheaply at 99p each.

Then they'll be digital which will see iTunes with exclusive versions of YCHIA as these also count towards chart position. So we're making avaliable, Live, Acoustic and Demo versions for download.

According to Warners YCHIA needs this kinda formating to maximise sales and push for the highest Chart we can get.

We still got over a month and are added to Kerrang! TV, MTV 2, The Box and all those digital TV channels so that's looking good. We have a bunch of national TV 'performances' scheduled and have our fingers crossed that radio 1 will bite. So it's all stearing in the right direction so far."

The artwork for the CD promo is similar to that of the Koko Advert with the ASH logo and YCHIA written in dark red, though this is likely to be changed for the formal release.

15th March 2007 - XFM Manchester Birthday Gig Pictures

I sometimes wish it was that summer again

Some photos from the XFM Manchester birthday gig on Tuesday night are now up on the XFM Manchester website.

14th March 2007 - Back To New York

way across the dark Atlantic

Now that ASH have completed the Higher Education tour and played the XFM Manchester Birthday bash, Tim and Mark are heading back to New York to work on the b-sides for forthcoming single 'You Can't Have It All' and second 'TOTI' single 'Polaris'. Rick headed home to Scotland this afternoon as he has already completed the drumming.

Once the recording has been completed Mark and Tim will be coming back to the UK for some heavy promotion for the new single 'You Can't Have It All', which will be out on April 16th and to work on the video for 'Polaris'. Then it'll be out on their European tour.

12th March 2007 - Guess The Ash Album Title (TOTI) Hangman Style

My life was ruined when the Green Dragon closed

For starters ASH let us know the first letter of each word. Rounds 1 and 3 revealed there was no 'A' or 'M' in the title, rounds 2 and 4 revealed there was a 'G' and a 'F'. Now round 5 has revealed two 'H's.
T _ _ _ _ GH _ / OF / TH _ / I _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . Go to the ASH Official forum to vote in Round 6.

10th March 2007 - ASH Add Third July Date At The London Koko

coming back from the dead

Following the announcement that ASH will play two nights at the London Koko on 3rd and 4th July, the band have confirmed a third night, Thursday 5th July. You can get tickets for any of the three nights at www.gigsandtours.com.

8th March 2007 - New Interview With Mark Hamilton

Come To Me Mr Walsh

Here is an all new interview with Mark Hamilton. Talking about what ASH have been up to on and off the stage during the current Higher Education tour.

8th March 2007 - Tim On Radio 1 Last Night

Trapped in Silence

Tim was on Jo Whiley's BBC Radio 1In New Music We Trust show last night, talking about the new album 'TOTI' and the Higher Education tour. You'll be able to listen again on the BBC Radio 1 website.

'Orpheus', 'Goldfinger', 'Oh Yeah', 'Girl from Mars' and 'In Hell' were also played, recorded live from the Southampton gig (6th March).

7th March 2007 - 'You Can't Have It All' Video on NME.com

Feels Like I'm Living In A Magazine

Ever dreamt of an ASH army? Multiple Tim, Mark and Rick's? Then get over to NME.com and watch the video for the fantastic new single 'You Can't Have It All'.

7th March 2007 - 'You Can't Have It All' Played On Radio 1

When I'm High, You Always Bring Me Down

Radio 1's Jo Whiley aired the first play on new ASH single 'You Can't Have It All' this morning. If you have seen ASH during their Higher Education tour and heard 'You Can't Have It All' already... you havent anything yet! The studio version is awesome! If this isn't a hit single, there is no justice in the world!

Jo had a copy of the new album (TOTI) and had great things to say about future single 'Polaris' and album closing epic 'In Hell'.

Tim wasn't interviewed this morning but will be with Jo tonight on her BBC Radio 1In New Music We Trust show. Where she'll also be playing live tracks from last night's (6th March) Higher Education tour show in Southamption.

6th March 2007 - 'You Can't Have It All' Video Exclusive On NME.com

ASH are back!

Wanna see the new video for our come back single? Head over to NME.com tomorrow morning (Wed 7th March). They have the exclusive. ASH shot the video at Dukes Island Studios in London with ASH's long term friend, and director of Burn Baby Burn and Orpheus videos, Jeff Thomas.

The video is a straight up performance piece with us rocking out in a sound stage under a massive triangle of lights (that took 2 days to hang!) and using a lot of stop motion editing.

Disaster almost struck when bad weather in New York caused massive flight cancelations and a one point it looked like the video was going to be cancelled because Tim and Mark's flight was cancelled. 10 hours later their replacement flight was overbooked and they were put on an even later flight which was then also delayed! Their only saving grace was that they were given free upgrades to business class because of the nightmare. Upon landing in Heathrow they were driven straight to the shoot and into wardrobe 2 hours late. Luckily Rick was there to shoot his solo stuff. Everything got caught up and the video looks great. Planes, Trains & Automobiles indeed!

6th March 2007 - Tim On BBC Radio 1 Tomorrow Morning

talk to me, whisper in my ear

Tune into BBC Radio 1 tomorrow morning (March 7th). Tim will be in the studio with Jo Whiley talking about the Higher Education tour and forthcoming single 'You Can't Have It All'. The Jo Whiley show runs from 10am - 1pm (GMT).

Jo will also be playing the first spin of 'You Can't HAve It All' around 10:55am! (GMT). Tonights show in Southampton is also being recorded by the BBC so Jo may also play some live tracks.

You can listen to Radio 1 online at bbc.co.uk/radio.

6th March 2007 - ASH Exeter DJ Set

so dance, dance, dance

After all the fun ASH had DJing in Bristol last week, once they've finished the Exeter gig at the Lemon Grove on March 7th, they will be throwing an aftershow party / DJ set at HUB. Come along and bring your dancing shoes!

HUB, Mary Arches Street, Exeter, EX4 3BA. Telephone: 01392 424628.

6th March 2007 - ASH Vs Chris Moyles! Rallyoke In Belfast - March 12th

ooh louis...

Ash will be flying home to Belfast on March 12th to take part in Chris Moyles touring Karaoke challenge Rallyoke in aid of Comic Relief. All the fun will be happening at the Bambu Beach Club in the Odyssey. All tickets have been given away to BBC Radio 1 listeners.

ASH will also be live on the Chris Moyles show on Radio 1 the very next morning around 9am GMT (Tuesday 13th March). No doubt it'll be an early call after a late night and ASH will probably be in a mess! So be sure to tune in the hear what happens. Rumour is ASH's old 'buddy' Louis Walsh is gonna be there too...

You can listen to Radio 1 online at bbc.co.uk/radio.

5th March 2007 - ASH On The New Logo

the new logo

As previously reported the logo to the left is the new ASH logo for forthcoming album 'TOTI'... "It wasn't our favorite choice initially but it's grown on us and the Warners creative department really want us to use it, so we have let them have their way with that one." - ASH

3rd March 2007 - 'TOTI' Tracklisting

you can't have it all just yet

Mark revealed last night, following the gig in Liverpool during which he came stage for encore and played 'Petrol' wearing a Moose's head, that ASH have decided which of 14 tracks recorded for 'TOTI' will be on the album. Only two haven't made it, but which 12 will be on the album? You'll have to wait a little longer to find out...

3rd March 2007 - Win Tickets For XFM Mancheter ASH Gig

competition time

If you want to win tickets to see ASH play at the Life Cafe Manchester on Tuesday 13 March, the XFM Manchester birthday gig, go to xfmmanchester.co.uk, register for XFM plus and enter the draw.

3rd March 2007 - Guess The Ash Album Title (TOTI) Hangman Style

guess who, TOTI is a clue...

For starts ASH let us know the first letter of each word. Then round 1 and 3 revealed there was no 'A' or 'M' in the title, round 2 revealed there was a 'G' and now round 4 has revealed there's a 'F'. T _ _ _ _ G _ _ / OF / T _ _ / I _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . Go to the ASH official forum to vote in Round 5.

2nd March 2007 - London Koko Shows Announced

Koko

ASH have announced two shows at the London Koko on Tuesday 3rd and Wednesday 4th of July. To celebrate the release of new album 'TOTI' on Monday 2nd July? Tickets will go on sale on Friday 9th March at 9am (GMT). Further details.

And in the name of all things ASH sign this petition to ban the scum that are ticket touts!

2nd March 2007 - ASH Interview On Purple Radio This Sat (3rd March)

ASH back on the radio

Mark and Rick were interviewed recently by Durham student radio station Purple last week in Newcastle. Purple will broadcast the audio on their show, the 'Aural Contraceptive', this Saturday, 3rd March, between 4-6pm (GMT). People can listen online via their website Purpleradio.co.uk.

They'll then be putting the written version of the interview on their website after the show, as well as a review of the gig. Thanks would like to thank Suz for setting it up and you can also check out her gig pictures.

1st March 2007 - You Can't Have It All Acoustic Recording

where's tim?

ASH interupted their Higher Education tour last night to play a DJ at The Propaganda club in Bristol. Though Tim was missing as he was recording an acoustic version of forthcoming single 'You Can't Have It All' for a website exclusive. Which site? Well it's a big one...

Mark and Rick closed their set by playing the album version of YCHIA which send down a storm.

1st March 2007 - ASH In The Fly And The Metro

let me tell you a story about the boy who lived in hell

Super cool and free Barfly magazine The Fly were at ASH's Newcastle show a few days ago, and there's a review in the upcoming issue. Keep your eyes out for ASH in The Fly!

Tim has also been talking to the Metro, the free commuters newspaper. A scan of the article is now on www.myspace.com/ash.

28th February 2007 - Original ASH (1992-1994) Demos Exclusive

do you remember the time?

So is there any truth in the rumours ASH will be re-mastering and releasing their old (1992 – 1994) demos? Talking after the gig in Newcastle on Sunday, Mark spoke about the possibility of the re-mastering happening. Though when may be dependent on what happens with the forthcoming album 'TOTI'.

Keep an eye on www.ash-official.com for more unheard ASH coming soon...

He also discussed the reasons behind legendary lost track 'American Devil' not making it on to ASH's debut mini album Trailer, "when I was in 'Nam in '89...", which demo track he thinks has potential to be revisited in the future, and the meaning behind the lyrics to Shed demo tape track 'Old Guy' ...more to follow...?

To listen to these early ASH demos go to www.ashfiles.com, register and download.

27th February 2007 - Polaris 2nd Pre Album Single?

Polaris

Following the release of new single 'You Can't Have It All' in April, 'Polaris' is rumoured to the second pre album single released at the end of the May. Though nothing concerning the second pre 'TOTI' single has yet been confirmed, the new album 'TOTI' will be released in early July.

ASH's XFM Manchester birthday gig on Tuesday 13th March will be broadcast live on 97.7 XFM Manchester.

26th February 2007 - New ASH Logo

new ASH logo

The ASH logo used on the Higher Education tour posters has now been confirmed as the ASH logo that will be used for the forthcoming album 'TOTI'.

26th February 2007 - ASH vs KIK - Meltdown Remix - Free Download

revolution, we're the solution

Head over to the KIK MySpace where you can download their awesome electro punk remix of Meltdown.

Watch out for live reviews from the Higher Education tour in this weeks NME and Kerrang! magazines. NME were at Warwick gig, while Kerrang at the ASH Wednesday Manchester gig.

ASH will be on BBC2 (Northern Ireland) on March 15th at 10pm, being interviewed by Donna Legge. She flew over from Belfast on ASH Wednesday to meet up with the band at the Revolution bar in Manchester for ATL TV.

All of the Higher Education tour merchandise is now available from the MAM online store.

25th February 2007 - The 'I Started A Fire' Video

gothic gardens, hurricanes

The 'I Started A Fire' video filmed in rehearsals in New York, before the current tour, is now available from www.ash-official.com. The video was shot and edited by their friend Josh Kletzkin. It's nothing too fancy... Wait til you see the video for the upcoming single 'You Can't Have It All'!

23rd February 2007 - Guess The Ash Album Title (TOTI) Hangman Style

jack names the planets after you

Round 1 revealed there was no 'A' in the title, round 2 revealed there was a 'G' and now round 3 revealed there was no 'M'. So as it stands we have no got very far with the guessing the title of the new Ash album, with only five letters revealed. T _ _ _ _ G _ _ /O _ /T _ _ /I _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . Go to the ASH official forum to vote in Round 4.

ASH revealed last night that they currently plan to release new album 'TOTI' on Monday 2nd July, proceeded by two singles proper, 'You Can't Have It All' and another which has not yet been confirmed.

They will also be playing a XFM Manchester birthday gig on Tuesday 13th March at Life Cafe, Manchester. To win tickets for this you will have stay tuned to xfmmanchester.co.uk. Though Glastonbury is not on the cards this year.

New song 'Roulette' made an appearance on the set list last night at the Manchester Academy 3 (22.02.07), the full set list was: Lose Control, Burn Baby Burn, Jesus Says, You Can't Have It All, Orpheus, Goldfinger, Roulette, Renegade Cavalcade, Walking Barefoot, Polaris, A Life Less Ordinary, Oh Yeah, Girl From Mars, In Hell/The Boy Who Lived In Hell || Petrol, I Started A Fire, Vampire Love, Kung Fu.

Finally read an interview with DMH about New York and the new album in Fazer Magazine.

22nd February 2007 - ASH Manchester Academy 3 Gig - XFM Manchester Review

we need more Petrol!

XFM Manchester Review of last night's gig at the Manchester Acadmey 3. There's also rumours of further XFM Manchester ASH gig after the London Higher Education tour dates in March. Stay tuned to XFM Manchester to find out more...

Manchester Evening News review of the Manchester Academy 3 Ash Wednesday gig.

22nd February 2007 - Get Away From The Dial!

get, get, get away from the damn dial! thank you.

ASH will be on XFM Manchester later on today from 4pm, talking to Mark K about global warming, fine wine and the recording of the new album.

'I Started A Fire' can now be officially downloaded from myfreedownload.co.uk/ash.

Last Nights set list at the Manchester Academy 3 was:

Lose Control, Burn Baby Burn, Jesus Says, You Can't Have It All, Orpheus, Goldfinger, Suicide Girls/Subterraneans, Renegade Cavalcade, Walking Barefoot, Polaris, A Life Less Ordinary, Oh Yeah, Girl From Mars, In Hell/The Boy Who Lived In Hell || Petrol, I Started A Fire, Vampire Love, Kung Fu.

21st February 2007 - Ash Wednesday

that's the catch, it's such a beautiful confusion

To celebrate Ash Wednesday the tab for 'I Started A Fire' has been added to the Guitar Tabs section and more tabs for the new songs, and updated tabs for old songs, will follow soon. The Video for 'I Started A Fire' is being made available ASAP.

ASH had a night off last night for the pancakes, but the Higher Education tour continues tonight in Manchester, with Mark stating that Irish tour dates are the process of being booked.

20th February 2007 - New Interview With Rick

ash's new darker direction

Rick has been taking to NME.com about the new album and how though lyrically darker, the album is popper than 2004's Meltdown. It is prevealed that the yet untitled album (TOTI) is likely to be released in July (Mark has confirmed seperately today that two singles proper will proceed the album release). Read the full interview.

20th February 2007 - Preston 53 Degrees Setlist

three is the magic number

Below is the setlist from the gig at Preston 53 Degrees last night and the 1977 merchandise has also been relauched and is available from gigs at the Higher Education tour. While 'I Started A Fire' is now available to download from www.myspace.com/ash.

Lose Control, I Started A Fire, Burn Baby Burn, Jesus Says, You Can't Have It All, Orpheus, Goldfinger, Suicide Girls/Subterraneans (title not yet decided), Renegade Cavalcade, Walking Barefoot, Polaris, A Life Less Ordinary, Oh Yeah, Girl From Mars, In Hell/The Boy Who Lived In Hell (title not yet decided) || Petrol, Vampire Love, Kung Fu.

19th February 2007 - Album Artwork

simon says

Mark has said that the artwork at the top of the www.ash-official.com pages, and currently used in the 'I Started A Fire' banners on this site, is not the album artwork "but it is from the same shoot... It's similar".

19th February 2007 - Isle Of Wight Festival

first festival confirmed

ASH will play the Isle of Wight festival Saturday 9th June along with Muse (headlining), Kasabian, Wolfmother, Amy Winehouse and Arno Carstens.

18th February 2007 - New Ash-Official Site Launched

hold on just one more day

www.ash-official.com has been relaunched as Ash return tomorrow with free download of new album opener 'I Started A Fire' and the sold out Higher Education tour kicking off in Preston.

There has also been a full biography added.

The artwork at the top of the www.ash-official.com pages may well be the new album artwork, as Tim said in his last interview that the album artwork was sorted and "A photograph. Quite silhouette like." Though Mark has mentioned previously that the Ash logo used on the Higher Education adverts (and on this artwork) would not be the logo used for the new album.

16th February 2007 - 'I Started A Fire' Teaser

I started a fire and watched it grow

Wanna know, wanna hold the girl who can't be owned? Want to hear a combination of 'Pacific Palisades', 'Let it Flow' and 'Walking Barefoot' on heat? Then download 'I Started A Fire' for free from www.ash-official.com from Monday 19th Feb.

Think awesome bass line, maybe Tim's best vocal effort yet, top solo and 'Free All Angels' or '1977' rather last outing 'Meltdown' and you're there. Not a bad way to get things started up again. Perfect for festival bouncing.

To keep you going until Monday here are the I Started A Fire lyrics!

15th February 2007 - 'I Started A Fire' Further Details

Starting a fire very, very soon

'I Started A Fire' is a free download. It is a FREE sneak preview track from the new album. "Let's say it's a present from us to you guys. There's also a video we made for it in rehearsals. Nothing fancy but just something we thought would be good for online..." - Mark

Mark thinks it is exclusive for a week to the NUS website (www.nusextra.co.uk/music/ IF you have paid £10 to get the NUS Extra card it is available NOW) and then it'll be freely available on Monday 19th Feb from www.ash-official.com.

14th February 2007 - New Interview With Tim

Done and dusted.

New interview with Tim telling all about the album and forthcoming single 'You Can't Have It All'. "It's a bitchy love song, dealing with bi-polar emotions. It's got a really big driving bassline and the beat in the verses is almost dancey. But then the chorus is classic Ash bubblegum punk-pop." - Tim

14th February 2007 - Download And Single Information

fire started.

Ash will release a download only track 'I Started a Fire' on Monday 19th Feb available from www.ash-official.com. The track will preceed first single proper 'You Can't Have It All' which will be released officially on April 16th on Infectious Records.

More information to follow...

14th February 2007 - Ash DJ Set - Advanced Tickets

Ash djing Bristol 28th Feb

Advanced Tickets are available for Ash's DJ set at The Progaganda, Bristol 28th Feb, from either the venue's website or from We Go Tickets.

12th February 2007 - Guess The Ash Album Title: Hangman Style!

edging closer

After Round 1 revealed there was no 'A' in the title, 'G' was the choice of the voting public in Round 2 and we are now one step closer to guessing the title of the new Ash album. _ _ _ _ _ G _ _ /_ _ /_ _ _ /_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . Go to the Official Ash Forum to vote in Round 3.

10th February 2007 - Oh Yeah Belfast!

it felt just like the start of forever

"Back home there's a great new project being set up in Belfast to help emerging talent from N. Ireland.

It's been named Oh Yeah (perhaps after our 1996 hit single???) and our friend Stuart Bailie from ALT who founded the idea has been spearheading the non-profit making initiative.

Head over to the new OH YEAH WEBSITE to check out the ambitious plans and if you feel inclined buy a T-shirt, all proceeds will be going towards setting up this amazing and much needed creative center, which will include a recording studio, rehearsal rooms, a performance area, music industry offices, training suites and a multi-media center.

Stu was over in New York just before Christmas and called into the studio to interview Tim for a new BBC documentary on Northern Irish music. You can see a pic of Stu and Tim from that day and a quote from Tim on the project in this scan from their promotional booklet." - Ash

Read a quote from Tim and pic of him and Stu on Ash's Myspace.

10th February 2007 - Look Out For Ash Tour News In Kerrang!

Starting a fire

"Kerrang! were in the studio a few days ago to have a sneaky wee interview with Tim about the upcoming tour. Look out for a news piece in the upcoming issue. And on that note just a quick message to say thank you to everyone who has bought tickets for the tour.

Some of the shows sold out in the first few hours, that's why we added a 2nd London gig at ULU (which also sold out straight away!). It's so great to have seen the demand and know people are excited to have us back after a long hiatus.

Some tickets do still remain for the Feb 27th show at Keele University. If you scramble quickly you could still get a few of the last remaining. Call: 01782 713145 or 01782 583700 for their box office.

We've been hard at rehearsals in the studio over the last week and we can't wait to hit the stage again...

Also for everyone who's freaking out that we're not playing Ireland we will be later on so please don't fret! We're gonna be busy in 2007!" - Mark

6th February 2007 - Ash Back New Northern Irish Pop Base

Oh Yeah

Tim Wheeler has joined Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody and Radio 1 DJ Colin Murray in backing a new Northern Irish pop base in Belfast, as the building known as 'Oh Yeah' prepares to open. Read more on NME.com...

4th February 2007 - Video For The New Single

lights, camera...

Following what Rick said in January, the video for yet unconfirmed new single maybe taking place tomorrow (February 5th). The plan then was to film it in New York or somewhere close by, with Jeff Thomas who did the 'Burn Baby Burn', 'Sometimes' and 'Orpheus' videos. Ash feel that they work really well with him.

3rd February 2007 - So How Many Of 14 Songs Mixed Will Make The Album?

the classic 12

"We think that really long albums tend to be annoying... We're thinking of keeping it to 12. Whatever's left off will become b-sides.

Rick has been laying down drums for the last 2 days on 5 of the songs we demo-ed but didn't record. When we get round to it these will be finished and used as b-sides. Rick's doing these drums now so he won't have to fly back so often later on.

We have a lot of songs left over from previous albums that we're also thinking of finishing off to be used as b-sides. Music Factory." - Mark

2nd February 2007 - Ash Record Tribute Song. But For Who?

guess who

"Straight after finishing an album you'd think there'd be time to chill out? Well you would but no, the very next day we were back in the studio recording a track for a tribute compilation CD. What is the song? and who is the tribute in honor of?

Well that's for us to know and you to ponder!

We requested our favorite song of this 'artist / band' and got the 'ok' to do it. We're pretty stoked, we nailed it in 2 days and are super happy with how it's turned out. So until we're allowed to say or release any details. It's over to you guys to guess away..." - Mark

2nd February 2007 - Guess The Album Title Hangman

ooh ooh i know!

On the official Ash forum 'A' was foolishly picked as the first letter for round one of guess the new Ash album title hangman, and there is no 'A' in the title. Play in round 2. 'toti'...

2nd February 2007 - Finished!

Mixing complete, it's time to celebrate!

"After almost a year since we started demo-ing the album is recorded and all mixing is complete... All that is left is the mastering. It's been a long haul!" - Mark

31st January 2007 - Higher Education Tour Tickets

see ya soon

Some more tickets have been made availabe for Kings College London date of Ash's Higher Education tour at www.seetickets.com. There are also tickets still available for the Sheffield and Southampton gigs.

30th January 2007 - Ash DJ Set

full ash dj set

Before their appearance at Bristol's Anson Room on 1st March, Ash will interupt their Higher Education tour to play a full DJ set on Wednesdays February 28th at The Propaganda, Bristol.

Not only will they be doing a full DJ set, but there will also be t-shirts and gig tickets giveaways, plus the opportunity to hear tracks from the forthcoming album...

Advance tickets will be available.

26th January 2007 - Guess The Album Title / Mixing Update

I'll have a 'b' please Bob

Ash are not giving too much away at the moment concerning the new album title, but you can go to www.myspace.com/ash to play Guess the new Ash album title: Hangman style. To vote for which letter should be the first guess go to the New Official Ash Forum. Remember 'toti'. Ash have though confirmed that the logo used on the Higher Education Tour adverts will NOT be the logo used on the new album artwork.

There is also a mixing up on Ash's Myspace and on Tuesday after a long 2 day mix they finally nailed 'In Hell', it was some going but Ash really excited by how it's turned out. A brief snippet from the control room of the 6 and a half minute epic...

Below are the 14 tracks that Ash are mixing for the album, at least 11 of these will make the album and the others will appear as b-sides. Mixing of 10 of the 14 has been completed and these are shown in bold.

 - I Started A Fire (AKA Girl Who Can't Be Owned / Can't Be Owned)
 - Subterraneans (AKA Suicide Girls)
 - Shadows
 - Roulette (working title, AKA Keep It In)
 - Princess Six
 - Polaris (AKA Piano Song)
 - Dark and Stormy
 - You Can't Have It All
 - End Of The World
 - Blacklisted
 - Shattered Glass
 - Saskia
 - What Is The Meaning
 - In Hell (AKA The Boy Who Lived In Hell)

Yesterday Tim was hard at work putting the finishing touches to the vocals on 'Shadows', which they'll be mixing today.

22nd January 2007 - Don't Believe The Touts!

higher education on avoiding the touts

Despite what some touts are saying on ebay and other auction sites not all of the Higher Education UK Tour gigs are sold out and some tickets are still available from www.ents24.com and www.gigsandtours.com. Also tickets for other gigs may also be available directly in person from the venues.

Also... "Not long to wait now til an announcement on a free download preview track." - Mark

21st January 2007 - Mixing Update

ready for action

Plenty of updates about the album mixing. Firstly a new interview with Rick and also some news from Mark...

"So after a successful first week of mixing with Michael Brauer we're well underway and have 6 songs mixed and completed.

'I Started A Fire', 'Polaris', 'You Can't Have It All', 'Subterraneans' (AKA Suicide Girls), 'End Of The World' and 'Shattered Glass' are all finished and we're well happy with the results.

On Monday we'll be getting stuck into 'In Hell' which we're looking forward to, we wanna make this song blow peoples socks off!"

19th January 2007 - Higher Education Tour 2007

back and in demand

Ash's Higher Education Tour is pretty much sold out online. At about 3pm www.gigsandtours.com still had a limited amount of tickets for some gigs, but before you go on ebay, try ringing the venues or if you can go to their ticket office. As some venues will still have tickets, Liverpool Uni do.

Gigsandtours.com also advertised tickets for another London gig, previously not listed, at ULU on Friday 9th March. This is sold out.

18th January 2007 - Tickets Tomorrow

excellent this tour will be, yes

Tickets for all venues will be available tomorrow from www.ents24.com, I presume at the same time as www.gigsandtours.com (9am), but with cheaper booking fees. You can also contact the venues directly, listings.

For anyone who missed the announcement, Ash will going out across the UK in February and March on the Higher Education Tour.

18th January 2007 - Pre-Sale Information

stick 'em up punk

According to Ticketline the information Ash were given about pre-sale tickets was incorrect. Only Bristol / Sheffield / Southampton and London had a pre-sale this morning, which were available via the link sent around to mailing list/forum/myspace members. Tickets for other venues will be available tomorrow check venue listings. (Though some venues are selling today if you mention pre-sale... hint Newcastle but not Liverpool or Manchester)

Buying directly from the venues themselves, either online or phone, is likely to be cheaper (booking fees etc) then buying from www.gigsandtours.com and their likely to have the last of the tickets when other places say sold out.

18th January 2007 - Higher Education Tour Support

V in formation

V Formation are the support for Ash's upcoming 'Higher Education' tour. The band are signed to Tav's (ash manager) Double Dragon record label.

17th January 2007 - DMH On Michael Brauer Mixing The Album & More...

soon we're have it all

"We had inital reservations (Michael having mixed for Coldplay, Travis, The Kooks) but gave him a shot at doing one song before Christmas to see if it worked out. We're always in on the mix aswell so if we don't like the direction it's going in we have it changed. We wouldn't let Michael mix this album if he was gonna make it tame. The 3 tracks we've already mixed are sounding great. 'You Can't Have It All' was a difficult mix that took a long time but we nailed it last night around 1am and we're very happy with how it's turned out.

Truth is Michael really wants to get doing some 'rockier' stuff and see this album as a good chance to show he can.

Production wise deffo rawer than Meltdown which was prob too slick but hey that's what we were trying to do with it.

We've pulled out all the stops on a few songs which kinda suited it but there's also stuff we've wanted to keep more basic.

The album titles decided but the label want to hold off on announcing it until closer to release for press reasons." - Mark

16th January 2007 - Mixing Underway...

totally stoked!

Yesterday Ash began the mixing process in NY with Michael Brauer. Michael's mixed loads of massive records including Coldplay, Travis, The Kooks, Ben Folds and Idlewild. He's really into making Ash's album sound amazing and after the first 2 mixes; 'Polaris' and 'I Started A Fire' Ash are stoked with the results. Today 'You Can't Have It All' is being mixed.

'I Started A Fire' was previously known as 'Can't Be Owned' / 'The Girl Who Can't Be Owned'. It's set to be the album opener, it's pretty rocking and you'll be hearing it very soon.

15th January 2007 - Mark On Pre-Sale Tickets And More Live Date

Ash, Ash, Ash

"There's a current NUS pre-sale to NUS students (think only those at the universities involved in the tour)and they will be emailed info on how to get them from today. If you don't get an email, call you local student union for details.

Then we have a pre-sale for everyone on the Ash MySpace and forums on Thursday. Call the numbers on the listings. General sale is Friday 19th Jan.

Mixing of the album starts today, we're pretty fucking excited!" - Mark

Mark has also said that concerning Irish shows, the plan is have these as part of a Euro promo tour before release. Kinda like the one they did before Meltdown, and he has also confirmed that Ash will be playing plenty of festivals this summer.

15th January 2007 - Album '5.5'

recording done, mixing begins...

The album recording is now complete and the mixing starts today...

12th January 2007 - ASH TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED - FEB/MARCH!

back now!

"Here's the first wave of Ash action for 2007. We'll be back in the UK in Feb / March on a 14 date college tour. This wasn't going to be announced until the 16th but the NME already ran the story so we're following their lead. There's gonna be some nice co-promotion with the NUS, thus the HIGHER EDUCATION title, so watch this space for full details.

  Preston 53 Degrees (February 19)
  Manchester Academy 3 (21, 22)
  Warwick University (23)
  Newcastle Northumbria University (25)
  Glasgow QMU (26)
  Keele University (27)
  Bristol Anson Rooms (March 1)
  Liverpool Stanley Theatre (2)
  Sheffield University (3)
  Norwich Waterfront (4)
  Southampton University (6)
  Exeter University (7)
  London Kings College (8)

Tickets will go on sale at 9AM on FRIDAY 19th JANUARY. 24 HR CC HOTLINE: 0871 2200 260 or WWW.GIGSANDTOURS.COM.

Support is still to be announced. If we are not playing at a town near you and you cannot travel then we are very sorry, but this is only the first leg of touring that we plan for the new album's campaign. We'll be back later in the year with a full production tour around release. Irish dates will also take place in the not too distant future.

Hope to see you all very soon, we're looking forward to previewing the new stuff and kicking up a storm.

They'll be a brand new 'sneak preview' download avaliable in the next week. Details will be coming soon." - Ash

12th January 2007 - Website And Message Board Update

new site, new tour, new ash era

"Here's the current situation. We've purchased the new Vbulletin Software, problem arose because Warners servers need a major upgrade to handle the php and mysql, whatever the fuck that means.They'll know by Monday if they can or cannot do the upgrade without fucking other sites they host. If they can't we'll be hosting the new site independently. We already have a plan if that's the case.

We want the new site up ASAP just as much as you guys do.

There's a great new media player already built, but we're now tracking original BETA tapes of all our video's that got misplaced during the transfer from Infectious to Atlantic to Warners, blah, blah.... they've found most of them but are waiting to send them all over to get digitized.

It's taking ways longer than we'd wished but we'll hopefully have a great new online home for everyone here. It'll be like a news site, integted forums and social network (including personal customizable profiles) site all in one, oh and chat too, all under one new simple login. Proper web2.0 stuff.

Bear with us, it's gonna get much better." - Mark

10th January 2007 - The Boy Who Lived In Hell

what is the meaning?

"I'm still breathing, my heart's still beating" toti - Mark

Could 'toti' be an acronym for the title of the record? I wonder...

8th January 2007 - Last Week Of Recording

you can't have it all, yet.

Ash are now into the last week of recording for new album '5.5', the band plan to have all recording completed for next monday, January 15th, so that the album mastering can begin.

4th January 2007 - Strings Recording Videos

the boys who lived in hell

Studio video of the strings recording session!. "Just before the holidays Tim flew out to LA to oversee the recording of the string arrangements for the tracks 'Polaris' and 'The Boy Who Lived In Hell'.

Legendary composer Paul Buckmaster conducts the 20 piece orchestra in these videos that Tim recorded on his camera. Most of these are sections of the epic 'In Hell' during rehearsals, we don't want to give away the full track but you get a good sneak peak into how it's sounding. We also don't wanna give away too much of the theme to 'Polaris' just yet so there's one short clip of it being recorded from the control room." - Mark

4th January 2007 - New Mark Interview & Ash In NME

emerging from the shadows soon

New interview with Mark Hamilton, the album is nearing completion...

Plus Ash are in NME this week, the scan of the article is on www.myspace.com/ash.

4th January 2007 - Happy New Year!

30 today

Ash will be getting back to work on the album in the next few days, and they've also got some great video from the string recording that they'll post on www.myspace.com/ash during the week. Tim is also 30 today, so happy birthday Tim.

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