From Ashes to Embers

Hailing from Chicago, IL, From Ashes To Embers (FATE) is a formidable six-piece metal band known for crafting heavy music that blends soaring choruses with aggressive breakdowns, designed to captivate contemporary audiences.

Emerging from the landscape of COVID-19 shutdowns, FATE coalesced from the remnants of several pre-pandemic groups. The band`s dynamic sound is fronted by the contrasting yet complementary vocals of Rick Soeprasetyo and CeCe Vandewalt. The instrumental backbone features Mikey Hodge on rhythm guitar and Jim Barrera on lead guitar, anchored by the formidable rhythm section of Matt Picket on bass and Steve Smith on drums.

FATE swiftly established its presence in the Northern Illinois metal scene, making a powerful debut with a sold-out show at the Apollo Theatre in Belvidere, IL. This initial success propelled the band to new heights, leading to numerous sold-out headlining performances across the region and significant support slots for a host of national touring acts. These include prominent names such as Wage War, The Funeral Portrait, Future Palace, Non-Point, Drowning Pool, Ill Nino, Escape The Fate, Powerman 5000, Taproot, Saliva, Spine Shank, The Union Underground, and many others.

Further cementing their rapid ascent, FATE secured a coveted performance slot at "Louder Than Life" in 2023, America`s largest rock and metal festival. There, they shared the stage with an illustrious lineup of industry giants, including The Foo Fighters, Weezer, Rancid, Coheed and Cambria, 311, and many more.

Looking ahead to 2026, FATE is poised for significant expansion, with multiple festival appearances already confirmed, alongside a slate of shows in new states and markets, and select headlining dates within their home region. It`s clear that in 2026, From Ashes To Embers is truly just getting started.