Ashdautas was an American black metal band from Long Beach, California. Ashdautas were part of the Black Twilight Circle, a collective of Californian black metal bands focusing on indigenous cultures of Mesoamerica. The band's name is derived from J.R.R. Tolkien’s work and translates to "one day" in the language of Orks. They released the EP As The Vile Must Digress in 2004. In the following year, they released their first full-length album, Shadow Plays Of Grief And Pain. Ashdautas gained recognition for their unique sound and performed at notable festivals such as Chaos in Tejas and Hordes of Darkness. Their EP Where The Sun Is Silent... was released by Full Moon Productions in 2008. In 2011, internal conflicts led to the band's dissolution.
