Vocalist Matt Barlow says he is happy to report that the record has been mastered and sent to the record label. They hope to have the album released by the end of summer.

Watch the Ashes of Ares studio teaser 2013 below featuring Freddie Vidales and Van Williams reporting in from the studio:

About Ashes of Ares
In 2012 former Nevermore drummer Van Williams teamed up with ex-Iced Earth members Matt Barlow (vocals) and Freddie Vidales (bass) and formed a new band called Ashes of Ares, named after the Greek god of war.

In April 2013 the band signed to Nuclear Blast. Nuclear Blast A&R manager Jaap Wagemaker stated:

"After we received their first demo we were totally blown away by the power of their music! We are all huge fans of classic Nevermore and classic Iced Earth and we knew that just like us their fans are waiting eagerly to hear this."

Ashes of Ares made their live debut at the Rock Hard Festival at Amphitheater in Gelsenkirchen, Germany on May 17, 2013.