Ashenspire are a Scottish avant-garde metal band whose music confronts socio-political themes with theatrical urgency and dissonant complexity. Drawing from black metal, jazz, and experimental rock, they craft a sound that is chaotic, intelligent, and emotionally charged. Violins, saxophones, and spoken-word vocals collide with frenetic drums and jagged riffs, resulting in a truly idiosyncratic style.

Their 2022 album Hostile Architecture received widespread acclaim for its incisive critique of late capitalism and urban decay, wrapped in a soundscape that feels both urgent and apocalyptic. Ashenspire are not just a band but a confrontation, using their art to challenge listeners and explore the psychological and structural fractures of modern life.