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{{Infobox musical artist Charlie Howell Joey Dominick Kenneth Ittig<br
 * name               = Stained Ashes
 * image              = Stained Ashes @Stained Ashes5.jpg
 * caption            = (left to right) Joey, Kenneth, Charlie, and Brandon
 * image_size         =
 * background         = group_or_band
 * origin             = Defuniak Springs, Florida
 * genre              = Metal/Rock
 * years_active       = 2010–present
 * label              = None
 * website            = {{URL|Stainedashes.com}}
 * current_members    = Brandon Turner

Stained Ashes is a metal/rock band formed in Mossyhead, Florida in 2010.

Early years and formation (2010 - 2011)
Stained Ashes began as a lyrical and emotional outlet for their singer, Brandon Turner. As the years passed on, recording equipment grew cheaper, and life experiences provoked lyrics, he wrote, recorded and Produced the Keep Your Number Close Album. Being that he was a "Musical Outcast" of the local scene, he sought to join several local bands, but rumors spread and he was unable to join any.

Just a few weeks after the world wide release of Keep Your Number Close, Brandon met up with soon to be drummer Joey Dominick for a casual jam session, which later turned out to be the beginning of Stained Ashes as you know them. Within three days the duo had found another musical outcast, Charlie Howell, how happened to be an outstanding guitarist; and their bassist Kenneth Ittig (long time friend of Joey). The band officially formed in Mossyhead, FL where they currently reside, write, record and practice.

Keep Your Number Close (2010 - Early 2011)
As Keep Your Number Close was Brandon's solo project, there's not a whole lot known about the meaning behind most of the lyrics, nor the drive behind releasing it over CD baby. The band does not play any of these songs currently.

Funeral In Fire (2011)
Stained Ashes released their long-due EP on Halloween of 2011, Funeral In Fire was written over the course of 3 months after countless hours per week of writing, recording, and throwing away countless songs. The name originates from Charlie Howell's solo project which was also entitled Funeral In Fire, the significance lies in the fact that both Charlie and Brandon were heavily involved in solo projects (despite having played together and known each other for several years) before they met back up in February of 2011, as the two main writers in the band, they took pieces from each of their solo projects and collaborated them, Stained Ashes remaining the name of the band, and Funeral In Fire becoming the name of the first EP.

The EP was recorded at The Satellite Studio Located in Fairhope, AL over the course of 4 days with each song on Funeral In Fire is separate unto itself, and its main purpose was to showcase the unique and dynamic writing style of Stained Ashes.

Upcoming Release (2011 – 2012)
Stained Ashes is currently working on their first Full Length release as a band, the title/tracks are still unknown, however release is scheduled for sometime in May of 2012, with recording happening shortly before hand. The band has described the new release as being "More focused...we know who we are and no longer have to prove that we can write any style of music, we've developed a style all our own, and intend to use it."

Band members

 * Current


 * Brandon Turner – lead vocals, rhythm Guitar (since 2010)
 * Charlie Howell – lead Guitar (since 2001)
 * Kennith Ittig – bass, backup screams (since 2011)
 * Joey Dominick – drums, backup vocals (since 2011)