ASHES DIVIDE is mentored by A PERFECT CIRCLE guitarist Billy Howerdel. They debuted on radio in January 2008 with a single 'The Stone'. The April 2008 debut album 'Keep Telling Myself It's Alright', featured drummer Josh Freese and Deevo Keenan, son of Maynard James Keenan, on cello, drummer Dean Sainz, CONCRETE BLONDE's Johnette Napolitano, ALKALINE TRIO's Matt Skiba and former A PERFECT CIRCLE bassist Paz Lenchantin.

The group performed on LINKIN PARK's 'Projekt Revolution' US trek with a touring line-up consisted of Jeff Friedl on drums, Matt McJunkins on bass, Andy Gerold on lead guitar and Adam Monroe on piano and keyboards.

On 24th September, at the Detroit Fillmore in Michigan, ASHES DIVIDE commenced a further round of touring guesting to SEETHER. Futher concerts into November had the band sharing stages with PUDDLE OF MUDD.