We are From The Ashes, North West Indiana local band. We began this journey in August 2004 and despite countless setbacks, we are stronger than ever. The FTA of the past once featured Bassist Ryan Madernac, Vocalist John Olesen, Vocalist & Rhythm Guitar Ryan Stuhlmacher, Lead Guitar Pat Prohl, and Drummer Johhny Enright. Madernac left the band in order to pursue other things not long after FTA's formation and was replaced by Randy Lentz.

The 5 had a small run at the time but in January 2005, differences lead Olesen and FTA to part ways. From The Ashes continued on with Ryan Stuhlmacher taking on the lead vocalist role. FTA continued on this way for a long while, remaining underground preferring to develop and play only house shows. In December 2005, Stuhlmacher's father developed cancer and everything was put on hold. The band got together from time to time still, but things were stagnant due to Stuhlmacher's commitment to help his father. But finally in May 2006, his father passed away. After about a month, the band began to meet again full force. New inspirations were blooming from everyone, and we new the time was right.

In November of 2006, FTA added the guitar skills of Kevin Casey to the fold. At this very time however, Pat Prohl announced his plans to go off to trade school. But Casey was able to pick up the slack in a matter of weeks and bring his own style to the position. FTA went on working, writing, perfecting, and playing local shows. FTA had to part ways with Randy Lentz and Kevin Casey in August of 2007 due to schedualing issues and some other minor issues concerning commitment. FTA brought John Olesen back into the fold this time as Bassist after being gone for almost 3 years and added the shreading metal guitar sounds of Craig Schiesser who has already proven to add the style FTA has been looking for at the position of guitar.

And that’s were we are today. From The Ashes has plans to professionally record an EP titled 'Vanity' and in time release it's very first full length featured album. Ryan Stuhlmacher, Craig Schiesser, John Olesen, and Johnny Enright make up FTA and we are looking to rock you out as always