ASIA's debut album exploded onto the worldwide music scene in April of 1982. It was the best selling album of that year around the globe! Featuring John Wetton (bass, lead vocals), Steve Howe (guitar), Carl Palmer (drums), and Geoff Downes (keyboards), ASIA was the logical successor to the member s collective bands of the 70s - Yes, ELP, King Crimson, UK and The Buggles.
The legendary British rock band returns now with an anticipated brand new studio album titled "Gravitas". Introducing the new guitarist Sam Coulsona young talent from Bromsgrove UK, who is described by his bandmates as "a wonderful player, world-renowned among guitar virtuosos" and that shared stages alongside legends such as Paul Gilbert, Guthrie Govan, Tony MacAlpine among others.
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