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Asva is an American, Seattle-based drone metal project, with a revolving line-up formed by G. Stuart Dahlquist (formerly of Burning Witch and Goatsnake) who is the only constant member. Past members have included Trey Spruance, Toby Driver, Jessika Kenney, and Greg Gilmore amongst many others.[1][2] The name of the project is from the Sanskrit word aśva, meaning workhorse.[3]
Asva | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Seattle, Washington, United States |
| Genres | Drone metal, doom metal |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Labels | Dos Fatales, Southern Records, Important Records |
| Members | G. Stuart Dahlquist Toby Driver Greg Gilmore Jake Weller |
| Past members | See list of past members below |
Members
editCurrent members
edit- G. Stuart Dahlquist – bass, organ (2003–present)
- Toby Driver – vocals, guitar (2010–present)
- Greg Gilmore – drums (2008–present)
- Jake Weller – trumpet
Past members
edit- 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)
- Jessika Kenney – 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
edit| Title | Year | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caprichos 1-80 / Rift Canyon Dreams | 2004 | Dos Fatales | Split LP with Burning Witch |
| Futurists Against The Ocean | 2005 | Dos Fatales / Web of Mimicry | LP version issued in 2008 by Southern Records |
| Asva | 2005 | Enterruption | Vinyl LP only |
| What You Don't Know Is Frontier | 2008 | Southern Records | |
| The Third Plagues / A Trap For Judges | 2005 | Enterruption | EP |
| Live In London: September 8, 2005 | 2008 | Broken Press | Limited edition CD-R |
| Presences Of Absences | 2011 | Important Records | |
| Empires Should Burn... | 2012 | Basses Frequences / Small Doses | collaboration with multi-instrumentalist Philippe Petit |
| Surprize - Northsix, Brooklyn 4.20.05 | 2013 | (no label) | Self-released limited edition of 100 hand numbered copies. |
| Bring Me A Monkey | 2013 | Luchtrat | Limited edition 3" CD, 72 copies |
References
edit- ^ Asva > Overview. Allmusic.
- ^ "Deeper Into The Void: An Interview With Asva". The Quietus.
- ^ "Asva Interview". Lords of Metal.