Refoulement

Refoulement is the first single from the upcoming Ashen Skies album "Broken Harvest", releasing to DTCs on August 7th, 2026.

Written, recorded, mixed, mastered, and independently released, Refoulement explores themes of displacement, identity, and the human cost of forced migration. Inspired by the principle of "refoulement" in international law, the song reflects on the experiences of those forced from their homes and the search for safety and belonging.

Ashen Skies is a self-produced modern metal project featuring remote collaboration between the UK and Australia.

To coincide with the release of this first single, the full album is now available on Bandcamp as a pay-what-you-want release, giving you the opportunity to hear the complete record immediately and support us directly if you choose.

🎤 Vocals – Nik Barker
🎸 Guitar – Jay Short
🎸 Bass – Joe Hanham

🎵 Stream Ashen Skies:
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Bandcamp: https://ashenskiesmusic.bandcamp.com/album/ashen-skies/

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Website: https://ashenskies.com/

Written and performed by Ashen Skies.

© 2026 Ashen Skies. All rights reserved.

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