Episode 81 - Mothaltar: Aaron Ashcroft

Episode 81 - Mothaltar: Aaron Ashcroft

Author: Despite Popular Belief May 5, 2022 Duration: 30:34
Aaron Ashcroft of the Christian metal band, mothaltar, joins us to talk about how Jen Ledger (Skillet) got him into drumming and how the progression landed him in the metal scene. Aaron shares a glimpse of the writing process across states, what it's like sharing the stage with Facedown Records bands, and his personal faith in Jesus Christ. Mothaltar just released a brand new song, Original Vision, and it is HEAVY. I shot a reaction video for it, and my jaw dropped at the midway point... I think yours will too. Link to reaction video below! Part of [MANIFOLD] Ministries. VID REFERENCES: Reaction Video (mothaltar - Original Vision): https://youtu.be/3wjBryANxvc Whom I Serve - Divine Transmission: https://youtu.be/jcKwomyG6iI mothaltar - Dichotomy feat. Ethan Prudhomme: https://youtu.be/NxfCJB6Q-fU DPB RESOURCES: Show Notes: https://www.manifoldministries.com/despite-popular-belief/mothaltar-aaron-ashcroft Merch: https://www.manifoldministries.com/merch Support: https://www.patreon.com/despitepopularbelief Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/despitepopularbelief Discord: https://discord.gg/X4pzME2fsN Website: https://www.manifoldministries.com

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