Nightmares by From Ashes Rise (2003)

Nightmares by From Ashes Rise (2003)

Author: Punk Lotto Pod March 18, 2026 Duration: 1:17:06

This weeks episode is sponsored by Jason W, writer of the newsletter Songs About Chocolate and Girls. He selected for us to discuss the 2003 and final From Ashes Rise album, Nightmares. It's all butt flaps and back patches this week as we dive into crust.

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Reaction by From Ashes Rise

Nightmares by From Ashes Rise

Bloodlust by From Ashes Rise


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