ASKA (band)

American heavy metal band

ASKA

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

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* Aska (1991)
* Immortal (1994)
* Nine Tongues (1997)
* Avenger (2000)
* Absolute Power (2007)
* Fire Eater (2013)
* Knight Strike (2024)

## Line-up

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### Current members

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* George Call – vocals and guitar
* Keith Knight – bass and vocals
* Danny White – drums
* Eric Halpern – guitar

From left to right: George Call, Keith Knight, Daryl Norton, Danny White, and Chris Menta

### Former members

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* Darren Knapp
* Damon Call
* Jason Sweatt
* Daryl Norton
* Chris Menta
* Bryant Contreras

## External links

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* [1] at www.askadhq.com/
* [2] at ASKA Facebook
* [3] at ASKA YouTube
* ASKA at Encyclopaedia Metallum

## References

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1. ^ Bryant, Dave (February 12, 1990). "People 'N Places". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
2. ^ "Aska – metal festival dates confirmed for 2011, 2010 and 2009". All Metalfest. Retrieved September 2, 2011.
3. ^ "ASKA Bios". ASKA. Archived from the original on June 2, 2002. Retrieved September 2, 2011.
4. ^ "ASKA (USA)". Spirit of Metal. Retrieved September 2, 2011.

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