Ashes Remain

An American modern rock quintet that incorporates elements of post-grunge, post-hardcore, and soaring alt-rock into their faith-based oeuvre, Ashes Remain was formed in 2001 in Baltimore, Maryland by Josh Smith and Ryan Nalepa, who met at a summer youth camp. By 2003 the group had expanded into a five-piece with the additions of Rob Tahan, Jonathan Hively, and Ben Kirk, resulting in the independent release of their debut album, Lose the Alibis. Bassist Ogden left the group the following year, and was replaced by Jon Hively, who made his studio debut on 2007's Last Day Breathin...