ASG
From:
Wilmington,
NC,
United States
Last Known Status: Active
Latest ASG News
Below is our complete ASG news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
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ASG Enters The Recording Studio
North Carolina psychedelic stoner punks ASG have entered the studio to begin recording their Relapse debut and first album in six years. The band’s 5th full-length is being recorded with producer Matt Hyde (Slayer, Fu Manchu, Monster Magnet) at the Sunset Lodge in Hollywood, CA.
The band commented on the new record which is planned for an early 2013 release via Relapse Records: “We are very proud of the new material, we feel that we have tested some new sonic grounds in terms of our sound, and we can't wait for people to hear it!”
Relapse Records also commented: "Impossible to pigeonhole, ASG has been wheelin’ and dealin’ in kick-ass rock n’ roll since forming in 2001. The band has previously released four albums with including their most recent, critically acclaimed effort Win Us Over in 2007. ASG has gained a reputation for their wildly energetic live shows, and has found themselves on the road with heavy-hitters Motorhead, The Sword, CKY, Fu Manchu, Torche and The Dwarves among others."
ASG Announces European Tour Dates
North Carolina’s kings of gnarl, ASG, have announced a run of European tour dates including an appearance at this year’s Hellfest.
The tour kicks off on June 16th in Clisson, France and runs through June 30th in Stuttgart, Germany. A full listing of dates is listed below, including a special show in Germany with Kyuss Lives.
Frontman Jason Shi commented on the upcoming tour: “Its nice to be crossing the pond once again, head banging in the old world, seeing old friends and making new ones. Let's party!”
ASG plans to enter the studio in late 2012 to record the band's Relapse debut with producer Matt Hyde (Slayer, Children of Bodom, Fu Manchu). More details will be announced shortly. More...
ASG To Enter The Studio
North Carolina’s gnarliest band, ASG has announced a two week run of east coast dates with label-mates Cough and stoner metallers Weedeater. The tour kicks off on April 12th in Charleston, South Carolina and runs up and down the east coast before ending in Durham, North Carolina on April 28th. A full listing of dates is included below.
ASG plans to enter the studio in late Spring to record the band's Relapse debut with producer Matt Hyde (Slayer, Children of Bodom, Fu Manchu). More details will be announced shortly. Additionally, the band has a special appearance at next year’s Hellfest in France with more festival appearances to be announced shortly.
ASG's upcoming tour dates are as follows: More...
Weedeater Announces New Tour Dates
After a few weeks off, following nearly three years of semi-constant touring, Cape Fear's sludge-slingers Weedeater decided they have been off the road long enough, and that it's time to go reap some more hard-partying souls.
Set for the band to celebrate 4:20 on the road mid-tour, the newest endeavor will burn its way through a pile of East U.S. cities in the second half of April, from New England to the tip of Florida. Weedeater has commissioned ASG and Cough to be the pummeling backup for the entire tour, with sixteen dates locked-down and more likely to be confirmed in the weeks ahead. Check out the tour poster and more at this location.
Dates are as follows:
4/12/2012 Jimbo's Rock Club - Charleston, SC
4/13/2012 Will's Pub - Orlando, FL
4/14/2012 Churchill's - Miami, FL
4/15/2012 The Atlantic - Gainesville, FL
4/17/2012 Hideaway - Johnson City, TN
4/18/2012 The Lexington Ave Brewery - Asheville, NC
4/19/2012 V Club - Huntington, WV
4/20/2012 Ace of Cups - Columbus, OH
4/21/2012 Cosmic Charlie's - Lexington, KY
4/22/2012 Smiling Moose - Pittsburgh, PA
4/23/2012 The Haunt - Ithaca, NY
4/24/2012 Cherry Street Station - New Haven, CT
4/25/2012 Armageddon Shop - Providence, RI
4/26/2012 Mojo's Main - Newark, DE
4/27/2012 Outer Banks Brewing Station - Kill Devil Hills, NC
4/28/2012 Casbah - Durham, NC
ASG Signs With Relapse Records
North Carolina stoner act ASG has signed with Relapse Records. The band plans to enter the studio in February 2012 to record the Relapse debut and the band's fifth LP with producer Matt Hyde (Slayer, Children of Bodom). The album will be the follow up to the band's 2007 album "Win Us Over." More details on the new album are expected soon.
ASG Guitarist/Vocalist Jason Shi commented on the signing: “To be part of such a well respected music label like Relapse and to be included in their roster of bands both past and present is quite an honor for us. We plan to record our first release on Relapse in the winter of 2012 with Matt Hyde and are very excited for everyone to hear it! We are amping!"
Additionally, the band has confirmed a string of Southern U.S. Dates in January plus a special appearance at next year’s Hellfest in France. A complete list of tour dates are included below.
Jan.4 Savannah, GA The Jinx
Jan. 5 Jacksonville, FL Brewster’s Pit
Jan. 6 Satellite Beach, FL The Sports Page
Jan. 7 New Smyrna, FL Beachside Tavern
Jan. 11 Orlando, FL SIP Art Gallery
Jan. 12 Lake Worth, FL Speakeasy Lounge
Jan. 13 Vero, FL Filthy McNasty's
Jan. 14 Daytona FL Frank’s Front Row
Jan. 20 Wilmington, NC Soapbox (w/ Hail!Hornet, SSS)
Jan. 21 Charlotte, NC Tremont Music Hall (w/ Hail!Hornet, SSS)
Jun. 15 Clisson, France Hellfest 2012
Weedeater Reveals Support Acts For Upcoming Tour
Weedeater has revealed the support acts that will hit the road with the band next month in support of the new album "Jason… The Dragon," which is set for a March 1st release through Southern Lord. The band will be joined by Zoroaster and ASG on select dates of the tour with the schedule set to run as follows:
W/ ASG:
02/18 Wilmington, NC – Soapbox
02/19 Charlotte, NC – Tremont Music Hall
02/20 Durham, NC – Casbah
02/21 Richmond, VA – Strange Matter
02/22 Baltimore, MD – Sonar
02/23 Philadelphia, PA – Kung Fu Necktie
02/24 New York, NY – Santos Party House
02/25 Pawtucket, RI – The Met
W/ Zoroaster
02/26 Buffalo, NY – Mohawk Place
02/27 Toronto, ON – Wreck Room
02/28 Detroit, MI – Magic Stick
03/01 Chicago, IL – Abbey Pub
03/02 Minneapolis, MN – Triple Rock
03/03 Lawrence, KS – Jackpot
03/04 Denver, CO – 3 Kings Tavern
03/05 Salt Lake, City UT – Burt’s Tiki Lounge
03/06 Boise, ID – Shredder
03/07 Seattle, WA – Funhouse
03/08 Portland, OR – Rotture
03/11 San Francisco, CA – Thee Parkside
03/12 San Diego, CA – Ruby Room
03/13 Los Angeles, CA – Echoplex
03/15 Albuquerque, NM – Launchpad
03/18 Austin, TX – Dirty Dog (“SXSW“)
03/19 San Antonio, TX – Korova
03/20 New Orleans, LA – Siberia
03/22 Tampa, FL – Orpheum
03/23 Orlando, FL – Backbooth
03/24 Atlanta, GA – The Earl
03/25 Spartanburg, SC – Ground Zero
03/26 Savannah, GA – The Jinx
"Slow Southern Steel" Documentary In The Works
One of the most comprehensive southern metal documentaries ever made is coming in 2010. Appropriately dubbed "Slow Southern Steel," the 80+ minute film is executive produced by Karim Khan (I'm Better Than Everyone Records) and directed by Rwake vocalist CT and David Lipke with the additional and integral assistance of George Hancock, Alix Petrovich and Beer Wolf guitarist Christian Sweeney (who will be releasing a paperback version of the production) among many others.
"Slow Southern Steel" peers into the world of true southern metal/doom through live footage and personal interviews; CT's devout commitment/knowledge/love of the topic at hand bringing the movie to life in a way few first-time directors can. Said CT about the laborious undertaking: "I knew there were things I could get out of these bands that other film makers could not." Added Khan, "There's just something very appealing to me about taking unyielding heavy songs and adding a strong southern element to them."
At press time, the film was still being shot and thus far, featured bands will include (in alphabetical order): A Hanging, ASG, Baron Grod, Beaten Back To Pure, Beer Wolf, Black Skies, Black Tusk, Blackblood Division, Blood Of The Sun, Collapsar, Colossus, Cough, Dark Castle, Deadbird, Dead-I-On, Dixie Witch, Doomsayer, Eyehategod, Flesh Parade, Haarp, Hawg Jaw, HOD, Hope And Suicide, Hostile Apostle, House Of Lightning, In The Lurch, Jucifer, Ketea, Khann, Kylesa, Mala Suerte, Music Hates You, Parasytic, Queen Beast, Royal Thunder, Rwake, Seahag, SeaWitch, Sourvein, Speedealer, Spickle, Suplecs, Subrig Destroyer, The Devil And The Sea, The Dumps, The Roller, The Unbeheld, Vessel Of The Divine, Weedeater, Withered and Zoroaster.
"Slow Southern Steel" will make its debut at the renowned Little Rock Film Festival in May of 2010 (www.littlerockfilmfestival.org) where many of the bands featured will be in attendance. Additional festival previews will follow.
The DVD edition is slated to be released in 2011 via fast-growing, vinyl-only (and now DVD) Chicago imprint, I'm Better Than Everyone Records.
You can check out a two-minute "Slow Southern Steel" trailer below.
ASG To Tour w/ Fu Manchu In February
Hot on the heels of the official release of their new album "Win Us Over" on January 22nd, ASG will embark on a month long tour with stoner rock legends, Fu Manchu.
Here are the confirmed ASG tour dates with Fu Manchu and Saviours:
February 27, 2008 San Francisco, CA - Slim's (Noise Pop)
February 29, 2008 Portland, OR - Hawthore Theatre
March 01, 2008 Seattle, WA - El Corazon
March 02, 2008 Spokane, WA - The Boulevard
March 04, 2008 Boise, ID - The Bouquet
March 06, 2008 Aspen, CO - The Belly Up
March 07, 2008 Fort Collins, CO - Aggie Theatre
March 08, 2008 Denver, CO - Larimer Lounge
ASG with Fu Manchu and Burning Brides
March 11, 2008 Milwaukee, WI - Vnuk's
March 12, 2008 Chicago, IL - Double Door
March 13, 2008 Detroit, MI - The Magic Stick
March 14, 2008 Cleveland, OH - Peabody's
March 15, 2008 Columbus, OH - Ravari Room
March 16, 2008 Toledo, OH - Frankie's
March 17, 2008 Pittsburgh, PA - Smiling Moose
March 18, 2008 New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom
March 19, 2008 Philadelphia, PA - Khybar
March 20, 2008 Boston, MA - The Middle East
March 22, 2008 Wilmington, NC - The Soapbox