ASKA (band)
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Dallas, Texas |
| Genres | Heavy metal, power metal, Traditional metal |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Labels | Vanadium |
| Members | George Call Keith Knight Eric Halpern Danny White |
| Past members | Darren Knapp Damon Call Jason Sweatt Jim Arnett David Ogle Derek Wright Lamberto Alvarez Chris Menta Dave Harvey Daryl Norton |
| Website | http://www.askahq.com |
ASKA, is an American heavy metal band formed in 1990 in Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas. The 1990 iteration of the band included Darren Knapp, Damon Call, George Call, and Lamberto Alvarez.[1] In 1992, ASKA began touring for the United States Department of Defense until 2000.
ASKA has played at American metal rock festivals such as Rocklahoma, as well as overseas festivals such as Germany's 12th annual Keep It True festival.[2] As of 2011, the band has toured 37 countries.[3]
ASKA has released six studio albums.[4]
Discography
[edit]- Aska (1991)
- Immortal (1994)
- Nine Tongues (1997)
- Avenger (2000)
- Absolute Power (2007)
- Fire Eater (2013)
- Knight Strike (2024)
Line-up
[edit]Current members
[edit]- George Call – vocals and guitar
- Keith Knight – bass and vocals
- Danny White – drums
- Eric Halpern – guitar
Former members
[edit]- Darren Knapp
- Damon Call
- Jason Sweatt
- Daryl Norton
- Chris Menta
- Bryant Contreras
External links
[edit]- [1] at www.askadhq.com/
- [2] at ASKA Facebook
- [3] at ASKA YouTube
- ASKA at Encyclopaedia Metallum
References
[edit]- ^ Bryant, Dave (12 February 1990). "People 'N Places". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
- ^ "Aska – metal festival dates confirmed for 2011, 2010 and 2009". All Metalfest. Retrieved 2011-09-02.
- ^ "ASKA Bios". ASKA. Archived from the original on 2002-06-02. Retrieved 2011-09-02.
- ^ "ASKA (USA)". Spirit of Metal. Retrieved 2011-09-02.
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