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Asrai

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Asrai's roots lay in the 1980's. The band was formed in 1985 and changed their name in 1988 into Asrai. Asrai released several demo-tapes from 1989 to 1994 ("the Blue tape", "So clear that you couldn't tell where the water ended and the air began", "Love is a Lie", "Live in a package"). Finally in 1997 they released their debut CD, "As Voices Speak". This CD was noticed and signed to the label Poison Ivy. On this label a German release of As voices speak was issued.In the meantime, signed by Transmission Records, Asrai recorded their second CD "Touch in the Dark". Roman Schoensee produced this CD while Sascha Paeth, the best guy for mixing Metal and Rock, made the finishing touch. The CD was recorded in both Holland (Excess Studio) and Germany (Beautiful Lake Studio).May 26 the 2004 the album "Touch in the Dark" was been released in most European countries as well as in Asia and North and South America. The single "Pale Light" was released May 6 th. The video-clip made for their single "Pale Light" was made by the talented duo Marcel de Jong and Jelle Swetter .Their second single "In front of me"from the album "Touch in the Dark" was released September 23 the. And again the videoclip was made by Marcel de Jong and Jelle Swetter and Maud Mulder.December 2006 Season of Mist is proud to announce the fresh signing of Dutch Gothic Rock act ASRAI. Their third full-length album "Pearls in Dirt" is been released November 12 th 2007. The single "Sour Ground" is been released November 5 th The clip was also made by Marcel de Jong(Opus 23). He made a brillant mix with dark art of Christoph Tänzer with a sweet touch of Maud Mulders art. Further material been used: Fabchannel’s recordings from our gig at Paradiso 04-01-2008. … Photos are made by Alex Le Heux and Kenny van Essen.


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Member Since: 9/1/2007
Band Website: http://www.asrai.net
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Sounds Like: CD - Pearls In Dirt - limited edition- 2007 - Season of Mist CD - Pearls In Dirt - 2007 - Season of Mist Single - Sour Ground - 2007 - Season of Mist CD - Touch in the Dark - 2004 - Transmission Records Single - Pale Light - 2004 - Transmission Records Single - In Front of Me - 2004 - Transmission Records CD - As Voices Speak - 1997 - Poison Ivy Records
Record Label: Season Of Mist
Type of Label: Major

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Summer Sale!!

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Posted by on Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:25:00 GMT

The Darkest Tour Report

We were looking forward to this tour for a long time.  Finally Monday the 1st of December was the kick off of the Darkest TourEarly in the morning together with our tour manager and driver we were hea...
Posted by on Sun, 04 Jan 2009 09:47:00 GMT

Bas Maas joing us at The Darkest Tour - Filth Fest

We want to announce that due too circumstances Rik isnt able to play all The Darkest Tour shows.Together with Rik we will kick off the tour at London-Forum. Bas (lucky bastard)  Maas (After ...
Posted by on Sat, 22 Nov 2008 05:15:00 GMT

Darkest Tour

THE DARKEST TOUR presented by Terrorizer - Metal Hammer - Orkus - Metal.De CRADLE OF FILTH + GORGOROTH + MOONSPELL + SEPTIC FLESH + ASRAI 01-12 -  Monday-  Forum  London - UK  02-1...
Posted by on Thu, 03 Apr 2008 06:07:00 GMT

Asrai - Sour Ground Video clip

The clip made by Marcel de Jong (www.marceldejong.com).  (Made our former videoclips : Pale Light and In Front of Me& and designer of the cover of the single Sour Ground). Marcel de Jong (O...
Posted by on Fri, 28 Mar 2008 23:18:00 GMT

Pearls in Dirt

Season of Mist release the third full length by Dutch Goth Metallers ASRAI's, "Pearls in Dirt", next November 12th worldwide and November 20th in the US. Prior to the release of the album, the "Sour ...
Posted by on Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:27:00 GMT