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AXE & ASHES
AXE & ASHES is a heavy metal project featuring Andrey Smirnov, a rock and metal guitarist, songwriter, former member of U.D.O. and DIRKSCHNEIDER, Andrey Smirnov has announced the launch of his new heavy metal band Axe & Ashes.
The debut single and official music video will be released on all major digital platforms on March 6th. The musician invites everyone to support the band by following its newly created social media pages and subscribing to its official channels.
AXE & ASHES
AXE & ASHES is a heavy metal project featuring Andrey Smirnov, a rock and metal guitarist, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist based in Germany.
Andrey Smirnov is widely known for his work as a guitarist, and songwriter for German heavy metal legends U.D.O. and DIRKSCHNEIDER. He joined U.D.O. in early 2013 and recorded 8 studio albums and 4 live records with the band.