Asva is an American, Seattle-based drone metal project, with a revolving line-up formed by G. Stuart Dahlquist (formerly of Burning Witch and Goatsnake) who is the only constant member. Past members have included Trey Spruance, Toby Driver, Jessika Kenney, and Greg Gilmore amongst many others.[1][2] The name of the project is from the Sanskrit word aśva, meaning workhorse.[3]

Asva
OriginSeattle, Washington, United States
GenresDrone metal, doom metal
Years active2003–present
LabelsDos Fatales, Southern Records, Important Records
MembersG. Stuart Dahlquist
Toby Driver
Greg Gilmore
Jake Weller
Past membersSee list of past members below

Members

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Current members

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  • G. Stuart Dahlquist – bass, organ (2003–present)
  • Toby Driver – vocals, guitar (2010–present)
  • Greg Gilmore – drums (2008–present)
  • Jake Weller – trumpet

Past members

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  • Andrew McInnis – organ
  • Dylan Carlson – guitar (2003)
  • Brad Mowen – vocals, drums (2003–2008)
  • John Schuller – guitar (2004–2007)
  • Trey Spurance – guitar, keyboard, samples (2004–2008)
  • Troy Swanson – organ (2004–2007)
  • Jessika Kenney – vocals (2004–2007)
  • Billy Anderson – vocals, guitar (2004)
  • Daniel La Rochelle – guitar (2005)
  • Milky Burgess – guitar (2007–2008)
  • Holly Johnson – vocals (2007) (session only)
  • Ben Thomas – percussion (2008) (session only)
  • Rick Troy – guitar (2009)
  • David Webb – guitar (2009)

Discography

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Title Year Label Notes
Caprichos 1-80 / Rift Canyon Dreams 2004 Dos Fatales Split LP with Burning Witch
Futurists Against The Ocean 2005 Dos Fatales / Web of Mimicry LP version issued in 2008 by Southern Records
Asva 2005 Enterruption Vinyl LP only
What You Don't Know Is Frontier 2008 Southern Records
The Third Plagues / A Trap For Judges 2005 Enterruption EP
Live In London: September 8, 2005 2008 Broken Press Limited edition CD-R
Presences Of Absences 2011 Important Records
Empires Should Burn... 2012 Basses Frequences / Small Doses collaboration with multi-instrumentalist Philippe Petit
Surprize - Northsix, Brooklyn 4.20.05 2013 (no label) Self-released limited edition of 100 hand numbered copies.
Bring Me A Monkey 2013 Luchtrat Limited edition 3" CD, 72 copies

References

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  1. ^ Asva > Overview. Allmusic.
  2. ^ "Deeper Into The Void: An Interview With Asva". The Quietus.
  3. ^ "Asva Interview". Lords of Metal.