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[Rick Wilson]

This just in from Frontiers:

*British Super Group ASIA set to release the new studio album "Gravitas" in
March on Frontiers*

*ASIA*, the legendary British band, moves into the next phase of its
extraordinary career with *Gravitas*, a brave new album that explores
different musical landscapes while embracing its familiar musical past.
Produced and written by band members John Wetton and Geoff Downes, Gravitas
is deeply introspective within a clearly accessible sound. The album also
introduces the world to *ASIA*'s new guitarist, Sam Coulson, who came at
the recommendation of Mr Big's Paul Gilbert.


Scheduled for release on Frontiers Records on March 21st (Europe); and March
25th (North America), the album will be available in two configurations: a
standard CD and a Deluxe Edition, that will include two bonus tracks and a
DVD containing the "Valkyrie" music video, a promotional film, and footage
of classic live *ASIA* tracks such as "Heat of the Moment," recorded with
the Plovdiv Philharmonic Orchestra in Bulgaria.

>From the title track, Gravitas, which chronicles a man's struggle in the
battlefield of life, to the powerfully compelling tale of unrequited love,
"The Closer I Get To You," the album is a tour de force for the band whose
music has become a staple to rock fans.

"*Pure, unadulterated and stereotypical ASIA, with raw energy, enthusiasm
and free from impurities,*" says John Wetton. "*It conveys the spectrum of
emotion and colour from real life agonies to ecstatic fantasy of escapism.
Great songs, fabulous performance. 'Gravitas' is ASIA by ASIA. At last.*"


*"With the addition of Sam it allowed us to take the band in a slightly
different, and perhaps tougher, direction*," says Carl Palmer. "*As a band
we have been able to grow, while at the same time, remain true to the
classic ASIA sound that our fans know and love.*"

Asia's debut album exploded onto the music scene in April,1982, and was the
best selling album in the world of that year. Featuring Geoff Downes on
keyboards; Steve Howe on guitar; Carl Palmer on drums; and John Wetton on
lead vocal and bass; Asia was the logical successor to their collective
bands of the 70s - Yes, ELP, King Crimson, UK, and The Buggles. The
original ASIA reformed in 2006 for the first time in 23 years.

"*It always was a great live band, but this time the dragon has awakened
with fresh energy, direction and purpose,*" says Wetton. "*As with any new
Asia album, putting it all together presents something of a challenge,*"
says Geoff Downes. "*Everyone involved rose way above and beyond this
challenge. There is a renewed energy when we step on stage now; we can feel
it and I know the fans can feel it.*"

For *ASIA*'s long-devoted fans, the band's return to the concert stage can
not come soon enough. As Palmer says: "*Performing on stage is where this
band truly comes into its element. Seeing the fans reacting to our music is
what makes it all worthwhile. It is the fuel that drives this train we call
ASIA.*"

Track listing:
Valkyrie; Gravitas; The Closer I Get To You; Nyctophobia; Russian Dolls;
Heaven Help Me Now; I Would Die For You: Joe Di Maggio's Glove; Till We
Meet Again. The Closer I Get To You (Acoustic)*; Joe Di Maggio's Glove
(Acoustic)*

DVD (*): Valkyrie (videoclip), "EPK", "Heat of the Moment" (Live in Plovdiv
with Plovdiv Philharmonic Orchestra); TBA (Live in Plovdiv with Plovdiv
Philharmonic Orchestra); TBA (Live in Plovdiv with Plovdiv Philharmonic
Orchestra).

*Available only on the Deluxe Edition

Preorder *ASIA* *Gravitas* at:
Regular Edition: http://smarturl.it/GravitasRegAmazon
Deluxe Edition: http://smarturl.it/GravitasDlxAmazon
For all things ASIA, please visit: www.originalasia.com
Follow ASIA on Facebook: www.facebook.com/asiatheband

*ASIA* is:
John Wetton - lead vocal and bass
Carl Palmer - drums
Geoff Downes- keyboards
Sam Coulson- guitars

Rick

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