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. In 1992, ASKA began touring for the United States Department of Defense until 2000. ASKA has played at American metal rock festivals such as

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, as well as overseas festivals such as Germany's 12th annual

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festival. As of 2011, the band has toured 37 countries. ASKA has released six studio albums.

Discography

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

Line-up

Current members

*George Call –

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*Keith Knight –

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and

*Danny White –

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*Bryant Contreras -

Former members

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

External links

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References

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