Advance Sales Albums: 20.07.98

Dead? Have they adjusted to the suit the trend? Is a slow tempo a relict ot the past?

Never! The Doom scene is still alive and kicking with hopeful talends coming from the underground scene playing into the hearts of fans. And they are gateful and loyal to their favourites - precisely because Doom never was trendy but is a realistic, healthy style.

In Summer 1995 a handful of Croatian Metal fans founded the group "Icon". The first demo tape was a cover of their favourites. At the end of 1995 they went back into the studio - this time as ASHES YOU LEAVE - to produce the demo "The kingdom before the lies". The reaction of both fans and media was outstanding and the Croatians got an offer from the Norwegian label Effigy Records.

Back in the studio they produced their debut album "The passage back to life". In 1997 the second recording "Desperate existence". The debut album is to be released by Morbid Records in July of this year with the second recording to follow at the beginning of 1999.

ASHES YOU LEAVE descibe their music as a style mix, and influences along the range from My Dying Bride to Cathedral are evident. But the music have a "more heavy sound" and, not forgetting the folklore roots, the Croatians mix in some violin and flute to finish.

LINE UP:    Dunja Radetic (voc, flute)        Breislav Poje (g)         Neven Mendrila (g)         Vladimir Krytuija (voc, key)    Marta Batinic (violin)        Kristijan Milic (bg)        Gordan Gencic (dr)

- excellent reaction from fans and media to their last demo
- perfect interpretation of differing styles with creation of a unique and emotional work
- central position in selling with Morbid Records in July/August 1998

MARKETING/PROMOTION

- promotion CD`s for magazines, radio stations, stores, etc
- excerpts on various compilation CD`s
- ads and interviews in the whole Gothic and Metal press
- live appearances at Doom & Gothic festivals and other concerts in Europe