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Rotterdam and The Hague, Netherlands (1988 – present)

Asrai is a female fronted gothic metal band originating from the area around Rotterdam and The Hague, Netherlands . Originally formed in 1988 by sisters Margriet and Karin, they produced several demos between 1989 and 1994 which gained them national popularity and radio play both in Netherlands and central Europe. In 1997 they released their debut As Voices Speak on the German Poison Ivy label (extremely indie distribution channel) and issued a German release of the album later that year.

Over the next few years Asrai worked on perfecting their sound, image, and musical relationships - picking up Manon, Rik and Martin as permanent members to create the rich and epic sound they have today.

Touch in the Dark was recorded on indie Dutch-euro label Transmission Records in 2004 (produced by German gothic metal studio wizard Roman Schoensee of The Bloodline/Dreamside) and mixed by Sasha Peath.

They have appeared at over 20 European festivals in 2005 and 2006, and showcased their new single at Paradiso in Amsterdam in May 2006. Asrai went 2008 on a European tour; The Darkest Tout, with Septhic Flesh, Gorgoroth, (now called Godseed), Moonspell and Cradle of Filth. And in 2010 Asrai was part of the Rubicon tour, with Unsun and Tristania.

Margriet - Vocals
Rik - Guitar
Manon - Synth
Martin - Bass
Karin - Drums
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  • skoro1975

    ALL FEMALE METAL BAND: - DRACENA - (black thrash death metal band from Sweden) listen: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qggMLKiQ9ss

    15 Apr 12:37pm Reply

  • Tessalynna

    I usually don't go out of my way to look within this genre, as I'm a bit tired of the upteenth generic symphony-metal clones, But.. I try all the recommendations tossed my way and I was taken by surprise. Great mix of gothic metal and darkwave with beautiful vocal styles. <3 Delicious dark melodies.

    30 Sep 2012 Reply

  • livingdeadfairy

    I don't think he listened to the advice given here, since I don't see any replies of him. His bad. Awesome band. On cd and with live performances.

    13 Aug 2012 Reply

  • JustaMistake

    You don't know what you're missing, was what I ment. Not your xD.

    28 May 2012 Reply

  • amotenamorado

    @MustBeDreaming1: You don't know what your missing. [2]

    25 Apr 2012 Reply

  • BeckyxBlack

    Come on team! we can persuade this guy to listen to good bands ;) lol @MustBeDreaming, listen to the band first, even just a song, then you can say they look bad :P

    8 Apr 2012 Reply

  • JustaMistake

    @MustBeDreaming1: You don't know what your missing.

    3 Mar 2012 Reply

  • BeckyxBlack

    TheUnhinged: true true, should never judge a book by its cover :) missed out on a few good bands before cause I thought they looked bad :( theyr brilliant !!!

    23 Jan 2012 Reply

  • TheUnhinged

    @MustBeDreaming1: That is fucking stupid. I'm not even a huge fan of the band, but at least I know better than to judge a book by it's cover.

    17 Jan 2012 Reply

  • BeckyxBlack

    MustBeDreaming1 , you must be mistaken. this band is amazing! their look isnt bad... lol. why dont you try listening to them, they're a great band ! dinny be sa shallow ! loved this band 8 years now :L

    14 Jan 2012 Reply

  • MustBeDreaming1

    I know that in music sound is always more important than look... But sometimes look is so bad that I don't want to hear the sound, and Asrai is one of those cases. I will never give them a try, I think...

    20 Dec 2011 Reply

  • paraguayanmafia

    I want a new album ;_;

    29 Nov 2011 Reply

  • JustaMistake

    Yeaah. Finally have 'Touch in the Dark'.

    11 Oct 2011 Reply

  • 666blade666

    Good BAND!

    25 Sep 2011 Reply

  • NatalyRaven

    Great Band! Stay with me ♥

    22 Sep 2011 Reply

  • Serdelkaa

    A sraj jak masz potrzebę ;) :p [5]

    6 Aug 2011 Reply

  • Midnattsol93

    If you like female fronted Metal, listen to us! http://www.lastfm.de/music/Deathtiny

    22 May 2011 Reply

  • lhais-garcia

    I love you ♥

    17 May 2011 Reply

  • imakeyoubleed

    ♥♥♥♥♥♥

    29 Mar 2011 Reply

  • fernando_covero

    o som dessa banda é lindo!

    13 Mar 2011 Reply
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