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.
Willkommen zurück
ASP Lyrics
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Denn, auch wenn es gefährlich ist,
gewisse Wege zu gehen,
bestimmte Richtungen einzuschlagen,
so gibt es doch,
sind diese Pfade erst einmal betreten,
keine Möglichkeit zu einer Umkehr.
als würden Sie Ihren Fuß auf
einen sich dahinwälzenden mahlenden Strom
aus Unrat und aufgewühltem Schlamm setzen.
Sie können nicht zurück;
Sie können nur hoffen,
dass Sie oben auf bleiben.
Nein, es ist sogar so,
dass das Ende Ihrer Reise, das Ziel des Weges,
Ihnen entgegenstürzen wird.
Es wird Sie finden.
Es ist Zeit, dass Sie die Wahrheit erfahren.
Aber denken Sie immer daran:
Nichts ist hier,
was es auf den ersten Blick zu sein scheint.
Ich rate Ihnen zu äußerster Vorsicht.
Achten Sie nicht auf Geräusche
oder Bewegungen in den Schatten.
Folgen Sie Ihnen nicht.
Gehen Sie niemals, niemals schutzlos
oder ohne Licht eine der Treppen hinunter.
Es könnte Jahrzehnte dauern bis man Sie findet.
Oder schlimmer: Sie könnten wiederkehren,
verändert wiederkehren,
ein Anderer sein
Willkommen zurück, im dunklen Turm.
In the opening lines of ASP's song Willkommen zurück, the singer welcomes the listener to a dangerous journey, acknowledging the risks ahead but emphasizing that once one begins down a certain path, there may be no turning back. The imagery here is vivid and unsettling, as the listener is warned of a "grinding river" of debris and muck that they must navigate. The singer urges the listener to stay strong and to be mindful of the dangers lurking in the shadows.
The tone of the song is dark and foreboding, as if the listener has stumbled into a world that is both mesmerizing and terrifying. The lyrics suggest a sense of inevitability, as if the destination of the journey is already set in stone and the only recourse is to hold on tightly and keep moving forward. The warning not to descend any of the stairs without protection or light further underscores the danger of this world.
The song may be interpreted in a number of ways, but it ultimately speaks to the human experience of confronting unfamiliar and unsettling territories. Whether it be a physical or psychological journey, the song is a reminder that sometimes we must face our fears head-on and trust that we will emerge stronger on the other side.
Line by Line Meaning
Ich denke, es ist gut, dass Sie hergekommen sind.
I believe it is good that you have come.
Denn, auch wenn es gefährlich ist, gewisse Wege zu gehen, bestimmte Richtungen einzuschlagen, so gibt es doch, sind diese Pfade erst einmal betreten, keine Möglichkeit zu einer Umkehr.
Because even though certain paths and directions can be dangerous to take, once you start down them, there is no turning back.
Es wird sein, als würden Sie Ihren Fuß auf einen sich dahinwälzenden mahlenden Strom aus Unrat und aufgewühltem Schlamm setzen.
It will feel like placing your foot on a rushing, grinding river of debris and churned up mud.
Sie können nicht zurück; Sie können nur hoffen, dass Sie oben auf bleiben.
You cannot turn back; you can only hope to keep your balance.
Nein, es ist sogar so, dass das Ende Ihrer Reise, das Ziel des Weges, Ihnen entgegenstürzen wird. Es wird Sie finden.
In fact, the end of your journey, the destination of the path, will come rushing towards you and find you.
Es ist Zeit, dass Sie die Wahrheit erfahren. Aber denken Sie immer daran: Nichts ist hier, was es auf den ersten Blick zu sein scheint.
It is time for you to learn the truth. But always remember: nothing here is what it appears to be at first glance.
Ich rate Ihnen zu äußerster Vorsicht. Achten Sie nicht auf Geräusche oder Bewegungen in den Schatten. Folgen Sie Ihnen nicht.
I advise you to exercise extreme caution. Do not pay attention to noises or movements in the shadows. Do not follow them.
Gehen Sie niemals, niemals schutzlos oder ohne Licht eine der Treppen hinunter. Es könnte Jahrzehnte dauern bis man Sie findet. Oder schlimmer: Sie könnten wiederkehren, verändert wiederkehren, ein Anderer sein
Never, ever go down one of the stairs alone or without light. It could be decades before anyone finds you. Or worse: you may return, changed, a different person.
Willkommen zurück, im dunklen Turm.
Welcome back to the dark tower.
Contributed by Alaina G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.