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This is a major kick ass band. They're called ASG. Its cool how they play Warped Tour every year. They've already play warped '03, '04' and now i hear they're gonna play '05. I have seen them live at warped '04 and the fuckin killed ! they get to play the small side stages cause theyre on one of the smallest labels, volcom entertainment.
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BIO:
ASG is a small band with a sound that’s big in so many ways. The trio formed following the break-up of local Wrigthsville Beach punk band the Urethra Franklins when Andy Ellis (bass) and Scott Key (drums) teamed up with guitarist Jason Shi. Together they created a perfect fusion of punk and metal to create a sound you definitely wouldn’t expect to come from 3 local surfers. “If we had to classify it… we’d just say we play loud..” raves guitarist Jason Shi commenting on their punk, metal and classic rock n’ roll sound. “We’re definitely not emo”. And all who have seem them live would definitely agree to that.
Though, ASG is just getting their start.. They have no-doubt left their mark. Supported by the intense surf/skate community in their home towns of Wrightsville Beach and Wilmington, N.C., ASG has gradually taken off in the southern North Carolina music community. “We’re really proud to be where we’re from” states Jason, “There’s a huge music scene out here that people don’t really know about and there’s a lot of good bands out here that just don’t get recognized.” ASG managed to break the trend though and demanded the recognition they deserve. After self-releasing a self-titled full-length album in 2002 they went on to win a Volcom east coast Battle of the bands where they were embraced by the surf community and soon after we’re added to the bill of bands on Volcom’s “We’ve got Bush” eastern surf tour, playing along side Volcom Entertainment bands Places to Park and Pepper.
ASG are determined to make a name for themselves and with this goal in sight, they are definitely on their way. Their sound, influenced by such bands as Queens of the Stone Age, Janes Addiction and In Flames, combined with their pure passion and intense live energy is like a blow to the head that leaves your eardrums ringing and keeps you coming back for more.
This is a major kick ass band. They're called ASG. Its cool how they play Warped Tour every year. They've already play warped '03, '04' and now i hear they're gonna play '05. I have seen them live at warped '04 and the fuckin killed ! they get to play the small side stages cause theyre on one of the smallest labels, volcom entertainment.
________________________________________________________________
BIO:
ASG is a small band with a sound that’s big in so many ways. The trio formed following the break-up of local Wrigthsville Beach punk band the Urethra Franklins when Andy Ellis (bass) and Scott Key (drums) teamed up with guitarist Jason Shi. Together they created a perfect fusion of punk and metal to create a sound you definitely wouldn’t expect to come from 3 local surfers. “If we had to classify it… we’d just say we play loud..” raves guitarist Jason Shi commenting on their punk, metal and classic rock n’ roll sound. “We’re definitely not emo”. And all who have seem them live would definitely agree to that.
Though, ASG is just getting their start.. They have no-doubt left their mark. Supported by the intense surf/skate community in their home towns of Wrightsville Beach and Wilmington, N.C., ASG has gradually taken off in the southern North Carolina music community. “We’re really proud to be where we’re from” states Jason, “There’s a huge music scene out here that people don’t really know about and there’s a lot of good bands out here that just don’t get recognized.” ASG managed to break the trend though and demanded the recognition they deserve. After self-releasing a self-titled full-length album in 2002 they went on to win a Volcom east coast Battle of the bands where they were embraced by the surf community and soon after we’re added to the bill of bands on Volcom’s “We’ve got Bush” eastern surf tour, playing along side Volcom Entertainment bands Places to Park and Pepper.
ASG are determined to make a name for themselves and with this goal in sight, they are definitely on their way. Their sound, influenced by such bands as Queens of the Stone Age, Janes Addiction and In Flames, combined with their pure passion and intense live energy is like a blow to the head that leaves your eardrums ringing and keeps you coming back for more.
