There are numerous artists who use the name ASP: 1. a German darkwave band … Read Full Bio ↴There are numerous artists who use the name ASP: 1. a German darkwave band from Frankfurt/Main, 2. an alternative idol group from Japan. 3. a thrash metal band from Austin, Texas, 4. a Turkish rapper, 5. a French instrumental hip-hop project.

1) ASP is a German darkwave band from Frankfurt am Main formed in 1999. The name Asp is taken from the pseudonym of the band leader and is pronounced as one word (like the snake), but written in capital letters. They formed in 1999 by Alexander Frank Spreng and Matthias Ambré (a.k.a. "Matze"), producing their first 3-track demo CD later that year. In 2000, they signed a record deal with Tristol, who released the band's debut album Hast Du mich vermisst? as well as the band's first live performance, at the 'Gothicworld' festival.

Over the next few years, they released two more albums, and along with their debut album, formed the album series Der Schwarze Schmetterling. ASP continued to perform at high-profile festivals due to their growing popularity.

The band suffered some difficulty in 2004 with the bankruptcy of distributor EFA, though their albums were reissued later that year, along with the Interim Works Compendium, a 2CD collection of rarities as well as selected tracks from their three albums to date. Another string of live dates took them through to the release of Aus der Tiefe in May 2005, the fourth part of the Der Schwarze Schmetterling series. The fifth part Requiembryo followed in 2007.

The year 2008 saw the release of three new albums. First, a best of-album Horror Vacui was released in February. This was followed by a tour in Europe. At the end of August the band released Zaubererbruder - Der Krabat-Liederzyklus, an album based on the Sorbian Krabat legend. The live recording Akoasma - Horror Vacui Live became available in December 2008. They have also remixed Emilie Autumn's "Liar", plus provided vocals for the mix. It is known as the "Manic Depressive Mix" and is featured on the Liar/Dead Is The New Alive (Double Feature EP). The band released their first DVD in August 2009, entitled Von Zaubererbrüdern: Live & Unplugged.

In 2011, after almost 11 years of cooperation, the paths of the two founders of the band diverged - songwriter and singer Alexander "Asp" Spreng and producer and guitarist Matthias Ambré. ASP as a band continued with new partners, and the musicians Andreas Gross and Oliver Himmighoffen were retained for live performances. The reasons for separation are given officially as personal and professional differences.

One year later Oliver Himmighoffen also left the band. In his place Stefan Günther, who is a friend of Sören Jordan, joined the band. There are new festival dates in 2022, some in 2021 had to be cancelled due to the Corona epidemic, and they released a new Best Of compilation titled Reflexionen 1 and Reflexionen 2.
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2) ASP are a seven-member Japanese alternative idol group formed in March 2021 as part of WACK. Their members are Yumeka Nowkana?, Mog Ryan, Nameless, Matilder Twins, Wonker Twins, CCCCCC and Riontown. The group were revealed at the 2021 WACK AUDiTiON CAMP on March 27th, then released their first two songs on SoundCloud on April 9th after a "fake" version was uploaded with the producer's vocals. Their debut album, ANAL SEX PENiS, was released on May 26th 2021, followed by their first one man live performance on May 30th. ASP's debut single, the MAN CALLiNG, was released on September 22nd. AKB48 member Yuki Kashiwagi briefly joined ASP (and all other WACK groups) in November, releasing the single AGAiNST THE WORLD. In the same month, original member Naayu announced her graduation from ASP due to injury, with Matilder Twins and Wonker Twins joining the group at her final show. ASP's second album, PLACEBO, was released on January 5th 2022. The groups second single, BOLLOCKS, followed on April 13th. In May 2022 it was announced that the group had signed with the major label Avex, who will release the single Hyper Cracker on August 31st.
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3) Asp is a thrash/hardcore/heavy metal band from Austin, Texas. Originating in 1999, Keith Palumbo (who worked at Waterloo Records and is a known drummer) had song titles, but nothing more. He met Chris Cline (an engineer and musician), but Chris moved back to his hometown and the project was put to the side until 2002. After spending some time in the studio working on music, Keith and Chris recruited Craig Moore for vocals who is known for his hardcore/grind/death/chaos metal vocal style. They finally had music to go with Keith's song titles, and their self-titled album was released in 2005 containing some very short songs (re-release on several streaming sites in 2021).
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4) Asp, real name Berkay Köse, was born in 1997 in Ankara, Turkey. The artist had been influenced by rap music from an early age. Over time, his interest in songwriting grew and he wrote about street action and social critical themes. Blending the early lyrical spirit of rap music with modern industrial sounds, the artist strives to present songs that contain musically rich elements to the listeners with his recitation style that forms the basis of Anatolian Middle Eastern melodies.
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5) Collaborative project of the French instrumental hip-hop ASP crew, consisting of akabrownsugar, Shitao and Pi-pol.

Schattenbraut
ASP Lyrics

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Mein schönes Kind aus der Dunkelheit
Das Blut kocht unter der Haut
Du trägst die Nacht wie ein Hochzeitskleid
Komm zu mir, denn du bist meine Braut!

Mein schönes Kind aus der Düsternis
Die Zeit vergeht wie im Flug
Zu lange habe ich deinen Kuss vermisst

Deine Lippen sind nicht rot genug

Verschwinde, du hassenswertes Licht!
Ich finde sonst ihre Fährte nicht

Sag, willst du? Sag, willst du? Zeig mir dein Gesicht!
Sag, willst du? Sag, willst du? Bis der Tag anbricht
Du bist der schönste Stern
Du leuchtest in der Nacht
Ich lieb dich nur von fern
Und bis der Tag erwacht
Du bist der hellste Punkt an meinem Horizont
Sag, willst du? Sag, willst du? Bis der Morgen kommt

Mein schönes Kind aus der Schattenwelt
Kein Priester und kein Altar
Kein Spiegelbild und kein Schatten fällt
Und kein Blumenkranz in deinem Haar

Mein schönes Kind aus der Dunkelheit
Das Blut kocht über die Haut
Du trägst die Nacht wie ein Hochzeitskleid
Bleib noch hier, denn du bist meine Braut!

Verschwinde, du hassenswertes Licht!
Ich finde sonst ihre Fährte nicht

Sag, willst du? Sag, willst du?...

Verschwinde! Du hassenswertes Licht
Ich finde sonst ihre Fährte nicht
Los, stürze von deiner Himmelsspur!

Verkürze die Qualen, die Tortur!
Sag, willst Du?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of ASP's song Schattenbraut convey a romantic and haunting imagery of a lover's plea for their mysterious and alluring midnight bride to stay with them. The song is sung from the perspective of a lover who is captivated by the beauty and darkness of their beloved. The lyrics describe the lover's yearning, as they urge their bride to stay with them until the morning light. The lover views the darkness as a wedding dress, and the night as an altar, where their bride and groom commit themselves to one another.

The song's lyrics use compelling imagery and metaphors to paint a picture of a love that exists outside of the mundane world. The lover is mesmerized by their bride's allure, and they are willing to do what it takes to stay with her. The lyrics express a sense of desperation as the lover pleads with their bride to stay with them, while at the same time acknowledging that their existence may be fleeting. The lover's plea to their bride is heavily emotive, and the dark and beautiful imagery used in the song leaves a lasting impression on the listener.

Overall, the song Schattenbraut is a beautiful and haunting piece of music that is sure to leave listeners captivated by its emotive power and vivid imagery. The track is an excellent example of ASP's unique style, which combines elements of gothic rock with emotionally charged lyrics that explore the depths of human experience.

Line by Line Meaning

Mein schönes Kind aus der Dunkelheit
Addressing the beloved one that dwells in darkness.

Das Blut kocht unter der Haut
The passion is strong and overwhelming.

Du trägst die Nacht wie ein Hochzeitskleid
The night is a suitable setting for the union of the lovers.

Komm zu mir, denn du bist meine Braut!
Inviting the beloved one to come and be united with the singer.

Mein schönes Kind aus der Düsternis
Reiterating the beauty and endless fascination of the beloved one that is attached to darkness.

Die Zeit vergeht wie im Flug
The time has passed quickly, but the desire is still fervent.

Zu lange habe ich deinen Kuss vermisst
The yearning for the beloved one's kiss is intense and unbearable when it is absent for too long.

Deine Lippen sind nicht rot genug
The singer asks his beloved one to leave the world of light and join him in the world of shadows and darkness.

Verschwinde, du hassenswertes Licht!
The singer wants to get rid of the light that obscures the path of his beloved one that exists in darkness.

Ich finde sonst ihre Fährte nicht
The beloved one becomes invisible without the cover of darkness which would make it impossible to locate her signature.

Sag, willst du? Sag, willst du? Zeig mir dein Gesicht!
The singer entreats his beloved one to succumb to his charm and reveal her true identity.

Du bist der schönste Stern
The beloved one is compared to a star that glows in the night, through which the singer professes his love.

Du leuchtest in der Nacht
The beloved one illuminates the world of darkness inhabited by the singer.

Ich lieb dich nur von fern
The singer expresses his love for the beloved one from a distance, as she is beyond his reach.

Und bis der Tag erwacht
Until morning comes, he will continue to express his love for her.

Du bist der hellste Punkt an meinem Horizont
The beloved one is the brightest star on the singer's horizon and the core of his existence.

Sag, willst du? Sag, willst du? Bis der Morgen kommt
The singer repeatedly asks his beloved one if she is willing to stay with him until dawn.

Mein schönes Kind aus der Schattenwelt
The beloved one is again eulogized as a sinister creature that dwells in shadows and darkness.

Kein Priester und kein Altar
The union of the lovers does not need to happen in a formal ceremony with a priest and an altar.

Kein Spiegelbild und kein Schatten fällt
The beloved one's presence is ethereal, and her reflection is never cast.

Und kein Blumenkranz in deinem Haar
The symbolic adornment of the bride has no place in the world of shadows and darkness.

Bleib noch hier, denn du bist meine Braut!
The singer implores his beloved one to stay with him as his bride and live in darkness forever.

Verschwinde! Du hassenswertes Licht
Reiterating the desire to eliminate light that interferes with the forbidden love between the mortal and the supernatural.

Los, stürze von deiner Himmelsspur!
The singer asks the celestial being to sacrifice and fall so that the lovers can be united.

Verkürze die Qualen, die Tortur!
The singer appeals to the celestial being to end the suffering and agony caused by the insurmountable distance between him and his beloved one.

Sag, willst Du?
The singer ends the song in the same way he began and continuously repeats the phrase asking his beloved one if she wants to be with him forever.

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