ASKA (band) explained

ASKA
Origin:	Dallas, Texas
Genre:	Heavy metal, power metal, Traditional metal
Years Active:	1990–present
Label:	Vanadium
Current 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

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

Line-up

Current members

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

Former members

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

External links

• https://www.askadhq.com/ at www.askadhq.com/
• https://www.facebook.com/askadhq/ at ASKA Facebook
• https://www.youtube.com/@askadhq/ at ASKA YouTube
• ASKA at Encyclopaedia Metallum

Notes and References

1. News: Bryant . Dave . People 'N Places . 12 September 2021 . Fort Worth Star-Telegram . 12 February 1990.
2. Web site: Aska – metal festival dates confirmed for 2011, 2010 and 2009. All Metalfest. 2011-09-02.
3. Web site: ASKA Bios. ASKA. 2011-09-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20020602034816/http://www.askaband.com/bios.cfm. 2002-06-02. dead.
4. Web site: Spirit of Metal. ASKA (USA). 2011-09-02.