IGN has posted a great new insightful Q&A with Billy. 

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Billy Howerdel finally puts all speculation and questioning to rest by announcing the tour lineup in an interview with The Gauntlet. According to Billy the touring band will consist of Jeff Friedl on drums, Matt McJunkins on bass and Andy Gerold on lead guitar. A fifth member on keys may be added at a later date.

Footage of the full interview can be seen here

“After three Perfect Circle records with Tool’s Maynard James Keenan, Billy Howerdel is set to embark on his own journey with the brand new outfit Ashes Divide, essentially a solo project assembled around himself NIN-style. A few weeks back MetalSucks was fortunate enough to be able to speak with Billy, who was one of the more articulate and intelligent interview subjects we’ve spoken with to date. Billy told us about the long writing and recording process for the new record Keep Telling Myself It’s Alright (April 8th, Island/DefJam), the personal battles contained therein, working with a slew of guest musicians, and stepping out on his own from underneath Maynard’s shadow.”

The full interview transcript, after the jump.

“Keep Telling Myself It’s Alright certainly isn’t a happy album, but you can feel Howerdel reaching deep inside his guts to pull out these songs. There’s an air of sincerity that permeates every note of songs like the pulsating “Denial Waits” and the slow ‘n sexy “Too Late.” These songs make it clear why the revered MJK was so quick to work with Howerdel. He’s a talent.”

Read the full review here

“To celebrate the release of Keep Telling Myself It’s Alright, ASHES dIVIDE, Travelworm.com, and Indiependent Music are giving one lucky winner a chance to follow in Billy’s footsteps and be the “guitar tech” for an ASHES dIVIDE show on their upcoming tour.  One winner and a guest will be flown to Los Angeles and receive a two nights hotel stay courtesy of Travelworm.com. Before the show, the winner will get a private meet and greet with ASHES dIVIDE and watch the show from the stage!” 

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“The brainchild of A Perfect Circle founder Billy Howerdel, ASHES dIVIDE is much more alternative rock than it is Hawthorne Heights. On its debut album, “Keep Telling Myself It’s Alright,” the band combines alt rock with a bit of the electronic elements and melodic moments of 30 Seconds To Mars to create a clear and concise sound.”

Full review can be found here