Asrai | Band Indie

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 .

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.

Asrai: General Info

Member Since	9/1/2007
Band Website	asrai.net
Band Members
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ALBUM

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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

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