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.
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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 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
editCurrent 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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