Dex Shellhammer’s Ash Asylum

by Dex Shellhammer

Ash Asylum officially started in November of 2020, after one year of working under the name Shellhammer They released one e.p. titled, “Resurrection”.

Ash Asylum features members of Father of Sin and Romantic Industry. Producer Mike Bunting handles guitar, keyboards and programming. Dex Shellhammer provides lead vocals, while bassist Dena Due adds additional vocals.

The Band’s unique sound is an eclectic blend of Metal, Rock, Industrial and Darkwave. The Full length album, “Nosferatu”, was released on March 21st, 2021. The lyrics carry a vampire theme throughout, paired with the allegory of the exciting beginning and exhausting end of a romantic relationship. Horror is a big influence for the members of Ash Asylum. Four of the eleven tracks on Nosferatu were inspired by horror films or television shows.

Nosferatu was the first release on the Apple House Music label, formed in Zionsville, Pennsylvania. The band made music videos for the singles, “Underneath Your Skin’ and “Drawing Blood”, with “Hypnotized” on the way. Expect new music from Ash Asylum in 2022.