Nirvana is undeniably one of the most iconic bands of its generation. With their re-imagination of the classic “Smells Like Teen Spirit”, French Rock/Metalcore newcomers ASHEN pay homage to a song that shaped millions of teenagers and introduced them to a new world of music.

After playing with Motionless In White and While She Sleeps, the band showcases incredible creativity in this cover and lets us expecting great things for the future.

The music video for “Smells Like Teen Spirit” was shot during their 2023 tour across France with While She Sleeps and Resolve.

After its creation in 2021, the project ASHEN quickly became a cathartic tool for its members, pushing them to develop a plural and introspective identity. Traumas, fear and anxiety are the essence of their creativity. Through each new release, the band aims to constantly reinvent itself, musically as well as visually, resorting to different identities, but also to various characters. Their music, made up of ragged textures and evoking harrowing atmospheres, illustrates sufferings from the past and fears for the future. ASHEN deals in depth with the expression of the intense and conflicting feelings that come with living in the modern world.

ASHEN are:
Clem Richard – Vocals
Niels Tozer – Guitars
Antoine Zimer – Guitars
Thibaud Poully – Bass
Tristan Broggia – Drums