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.

Das Erwachen
Asp Lyrics

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Keiner durfte es wissen
Traffen wir uns klammheimlich im Wald
Ob sie dich bereits vermissen?
Dein Bett unberührt und kalt
Nun verströmt die Lichtung
Keinen Hauch von Geborgenheit
Der Wind ändert seine Richtung
Und viel zu schnell fliegt die Zeit

Niemand darf sehen meine Qual
Küss mich nur ein letztes Mal

Doch ich weiß, wer ich bin
Ich weiß, wer ich war
Ich weiß nicht, was über mich kam
Und nicht, was geschah

Nur noch das pure Grauen
Was vorher nur Glück gebar
Hier ließen wir uns auch trauen
Verborgen am Moosaltar
Was konnte dazu treiben?
Es trifft mich mit voller Wucht
Oh, Liebste, ich kann nicht bleiben
Weil man schon bald nach dir sucht

Verberge den Verlust
Zerreißt er das Herz in der Brust

Doch ich weiß, wer ich bin
Ich weiß, wer ich war
Ich weiß nicht, was über mich kam
Und nicht, was geschah

Doch ich weiß, wer ich bin
Ich weiß, wer ich war
Ich weiß nicht, was über mich kam
Und nicht, was geschah

Blass stehen schon Mond und Sterne
Ich bliebe so gern noch hier
So nah und doch in weiter Ferne
Auch ich bin nicht ganz bei mir

Ich weiß, wer ich bin
Ich weiß, wer ich war
Ich weiß nicht, was über mich kam
Und nicht, was geschah

Ich weiß, wer ich bin
Ich weiß, wer ich war
Ich weiß nicht, was über mich kam
Und nicht, was geschah

Ich weiß, wer ich bin
Ich weiß, wer ich war
Ich weiß nicht, was über mich kam
Und nicht, was geschah

Wo gestern die Hoffnung feststand
Senkt heute sich Pein hinab

Wo früher die Liebe ihr Nest fand
Da leg ich mein Herz ins Grab

Overall Meaning

The ASP song "Das Erwachen" (The Awakening) tells the story of two lovers who meet secretly in the woods, where they used to find happiness and safety, but now a sense of foreboding and terror reigns. The singer, addressing his lover, wonders if her absence has been noticed, as she left her bed unmade and cold. They reminisce about their happiness in the woods but their joy has turned into terror as something unknown and ominous lurks around them. The singer is torn between his love for his partner and the fear of being caught, and they share a last kiss before parting ways. The lyrics depict the emotional turmoil of characters caught between love and danger.

At its core, "Das Erwachen" speaks to the struggle of reconciling conflicting emotions that arise from secrecy and risks in romantic relationships. It also contains hints of Gothic themes such as the supernatural and a sense of dread. ASP is known for weaving dark and cryptic elements into their music, and this song is no exception. The lyrics are expertly crafted to create a sense of mystery and suspense that is open to personal interpretation.

Line by Line Meaning

Keiner durfte es wissen
No one was allowed to know

Traffen wir uns klammheimlich im Wald
We met secretly in the forest

Ob sie dich bereits vermissen?
Do they already miss you?

Dein Bett unberührt und kalt
Your bed untouched and cold

Nun verströmt die Lichtung
Now the clearing emanates

Keinen Hauch von Geborgenheit
No hint of security

Der Wind ändert seine Richtung
The wind changes its direction

Und viel zu schnell fliegt die Zeit
And time flies much too fast

Niemand darf sehen meine Qual
No one can see my agony

Küss mich nur ein letztes Mal
Just kiss me one last time

Doch ich weiß, wer ich bin
But I know who I am