Columbus, Ohio (July 16, 2007)—Christian rock band Over Ashes is excited to announce the July 17 release of its debut album Begin Again produced by Justin Glasco (Mat Kearney bassist/ Jeremy Camp pianist) and Justin York (former TAIT/Stephen Curtis Chapman guitarist).

Lead vocalist and guitarist Justin David is the former singer and bassist for Cross Culture (Selectric Records) whose debut album Proof Positive sold over 20,000 copies in one year. After Cross Culture announced they were on hiatus in October 2006, David formed Over Ashes with longtime friend Denver Shindle (drums/vocals) and Gardy Garcia (bassist/vocals).

The band’s name, Over Ashes, is taken from Isaiah 61:3: “To all who mourn in Israel, he will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair.”

David says when he started Over Ashes with Shindle, he had given music back to the Lord. “All we want to do is write songs that bless the church,” he says. Shindle adds: “If you are passionate about something, it will be expressed in what you do. We always want to be consistent in expressing our passion for our Savior with our music. It should never be forced, but a natural outpouring of the heart and mind.”

Over Ashes makes its beliefs honest and transparent in its music. “Where I Want To Be” is a prime example, Justin explains, “It’s a song about redemption and desperation. I think so many of us out there have come to the point in our lives where we have hit bottom and have been living a life that is so self serving. This is just a prayer and an anthem about striving to be more like God.”

The title track, “Hangin’ On,” is about perseverance in the spiritual journey amidst life’s ups and downs, and one of the most musically diverse songs on the album, “All I Need,” takes a break from rock 'n roll as an adult contemporary acoustic worship song.

The members of Over Ashes draw on personal experiences to set their purpose as a group. “We strive to be an example to others individually and as a band,” says David. “We are driven by our personal faith experiences, and that comes out in everything we have to offer in our music.”

Over Ashes has partnered with the non-profit organization, “Music For Troops” for the release of Begin Again. For every pre-order received at http://www.starz.bz/OverAshes, the band will send double the order to the troops, as well as a free Over Ashes t-shirt to the purchaser.

For Upcoming Tour Dates, go to: http://www.overashes.com