Asrai

Asrai hails from Rotterdam, Netherlands (also origin of Clan of Xymox) and originally formed in 1988 by sisters Margriet and Karin. They produced several demos between 1989 and 1994 which gained them national popularity and radio play both in Netherlands and central Europe. In 1997 they released their debut As Voices Speak on the Austrian Poison Ivy label (extremely indie ditribution channel) and issued a German release of the album later that year. Over the next few years Asrai worked on perfecting their sound, image, and musical relationships - picking up Manon Rik and Martin as permanent members to create the rich and epic sound they have today. Touch in the Dark was recorded on indie Dutch-euro label Transmission Records in 2004 (produced by German gothic metal studio wizard Roman Schoensee of The Bloodline/Dreamside) October of 2005 found the band appearing at the Belgian 'Female Metal Voices III' festival alongside a cast comprising Lacuna Coil , Leaves'eyes and After Forever. They have appeared at over 20 European festivals in 2005 and 2006, and showcased their new single at Paradiso in Amsterdam in May 2006. Margriet - Vocals Martin - Bass Manon - Synth - Violin Rik - Guitar Karin - Drums