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amongst many others. The name of the project is from the Sanskrit word ''aśva'', meaning ''workhorse''.

Members

Current members

*G. Stuart Dahlquist – bass, organ (2003–present) *

– vocals, guitar (2010–present) *

– drums (2008–present) *Jake Weller – trumpet

Past members

*Andrew McInnis – organ * Dylan Carlson – guitar (2003) *Brad Mowen – vocals, drums (2003–2008) *John Schuller – guitar (2004–2007) *Trey Spurance – guitar, keyboard, samples (2004–2008) *Troy Swanson – organ (2004–2007) *

– vocals (2004–2007) *Billy Anderson – vocals, guitar (2004) *Daniel La Rochelle – guitar (2005) *Milky Burgess – guitar (2007–2008) *Holly Johnson – vocals (2007) (session only) *Ben Thomas – percussion (2008) (session only) *Rick Troy – guitar (2009) *David Webb – guitar (2009)

Discography

References

{{Reflist Drone metal musical groups Musical groups from Seattle