Asterism (band)

In 2014, the band members participated separately in Yamaha's 8th Music Revolution competition, with Hal-ca performing as a solo guitarist and brothers Miyu and Mio performing as a duo under the name Ogi.{{Cite web |date=2017-10-10 |title=平均年齢15歳のヘヴィメタルインストバンド・ASTERISMがデビュー |url=https://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000147681 |access-date=2024-02-15 |website=BARKS |language=ja}} Yamaha executives introduced the musicians, and the decision was made to create the group Asterism.

On November 1, 2015, Asterism (performing under the name "Hal-ca") won both the Outstanding Performance Award and Audience Award at the Kyushu-Okinawa final round of "The 9th Music Revolution" sponsored by Yamaha.{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=The 9th Music Revolution JAPAN FINAL 九州・沖縄 FINAL STAGE Music Revolution ～日本最大規模の音楽コンテスト＆音楽オーディション～ |url=https://musicrevolution.jp/mr_9th/kyuoki.html |access-date=2024-02-15 |website=musicrevolution.jp |language=ja}}

On June 15, 2016, the band released their first CD single, "Got Your Back/Wonder Rocket".{{Cite web |title=ASTERISM/Got your back! ～ガチヤバ!～/Wonder Rocket |url=https://tower.jp/item/4262342/Got-your-back!-~%E3%82%AC%E3%83%81%E3%83%A4%E3%83%90!~-Wonder-Rocket |access-date=2024-02-15 |website=tower.jp}}

In November 2017, Asterism released their first recorded EP titled The Session Vol. 1, including instrumental covers of songs by Metallica, Judas Priest, and Ozzy Osbourne.

In January 2018, they released their second EP The Session Vol. 2, including covers of songs by Rage Against the Machine, Rush, and Motorhead. The same month, the band began performing a series of live concerts on Facebook from the Hard Rock Cafe in Fukuoka. American bassist and producer Bootsy Collins reposted a performance by Asterism on his Facebook page and contacted the band about collaborating on new material.{{Cite web |last=Cirone |first=David |date=2019-03-11 |title=ASTERISM - Interview (2019) |url=https://j-generation.com/2019/03/asterism-interview-2019/ |access-date=2024-02-15 |website=J-Generation |language=en}}

In August 2018, Asterism released their first full album, Ignition, which included two songs produced by Collins with additional guitar by Buckethead.{{Cite web |title=ASTERISM, Three Piece Heavy Metal Instrumental Band Release Their First Full Album. The Album Will Feature Bootsy Collins(BASS／ex JB'S) and Buckethead(GUITAR／ex Guns N'Roses) |url=http://www.syncmusic.jp/wordpress/?p=27826 |access-date=2024-02-15 |website=SYNC MUSIC JAPAN |language=en}} The album also included covers of the Beatles and Dio.

In January 2019, Asterism began touring outside of Japan with their first Asia tour in China and Thailand.{{Cite web |date=2018-12-28 |title=ASTERISM, first Asia Tour is confirmed! |url=https://syncnet.work/archives/31019 |access-date=2024-02-15 |website=SYNC NETWORK JAPAN |language=en-US}} On March 2, they performed their first one-man shows titled "Welcome to Inferno Vol. Max" at Graf in Fukuoka, followed by a second one-man at Shimokitazawa Liveholic.{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=ASTERISM、3/15より開催のアメリカ・ツアー詳細発表！ |url=https://gekirock.com/news/2019/03/asterism_us_tour_details.php |access-date=2024-02-15 |website=激ロックニュース |language=ja}} That same month, the band toured the United States with performances at SXSW in Austin, Texas,{{Cite web |title=ASTERISM |url=https://schedule.sxsw.com/2019/artists/2007065 |access-date=2024-02-15 |website=SXSW 2024 Schedule |language=en}} and additional stops in Houston, Dallas, and Los Angeles.{{Cite web |last=Cirone |first=David |date=2019-05-06 |title=ASTERISM blazes through L.A. on first U.S. tour (Live Report) |url=https://j-generation.com/2019/05/asterism-blazes-through-l-a-on-first-u-s-tour-live-report/ |access-date=2024-02-15 |website=J-Generation |language=en}}

The band  returned to China in April and May for a six city headlining tour{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2019-04-27 |title=Asterism (Japan) China Tour Beijing Stop! |url=https://www.thebeijinger.com/events/2019/apr/asterism-japan-china-tour-beijing-stop |access-date=2024-02-15 |website=www.thebeijinger.com |language=EN}} including performances at the Taihu Midi Festival in Suzhou.{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=ASTERISM、5/2-4開催の中国大型フェス"太湖迷笛音樂節（TAIHU MIDI FESTIVAL）"出演決定！ |url=https://gekirock.com/news/2019/04/asterism_taihu_midi_festival.php |access-date=2024-02-15 |website=激ロックニュース |language=ja}} In August, they performed at the Gangwon Rock Festival in South Korea.{{Cite web |date=2019-12-13 |title=강원락페스티벌 {{!}} 강원 락페스티벌 {{!}} 대한민국 |url=https://www.gangwonrockfestival.com/ |access-date=2024-02-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191213205126/https://www.gangwonrockfestival.com/ |archive-date=December 13, 2019 }} In October, they performed a five city tour of South Korea and China, and appeared at Music China 2019 at the Shanghai New International Expo.{{Cite web |title=ASTERISM MUSIC CHINA＆中国、韓国ツアー |url=https://www.vipo.or.jp/j-lod2019-case/asterism-music-china%EF%BC%86%E4%B8%AD%E5%9B%BD%E3%80%81%E9%9F%93%E5%9B%BD%E3%83%84%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC/ |access-date=2024-02-15 |website=【VIPO】映像産業振興機構 |language=ja}}

In December 2020, Asterism released their third EP Guernica, followed by their second full album Guernica+a, released in September 2021, which added four new tracks.

In September 2022, Asterism released the concept album Animetic, which contained covers of theme songs from several Japanese anime, including Jujutsu Kaisen, Tokyo Ghoul, Naruto: Shippūden, My Hero Academia, and Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn Re:0096. In December, the band teamed with Norwegian anisong cover singer Pellek for the digital release "Ichizu / Unravel",{{Cite web |last=Howkins |first=Jane |date=2022-07-11 |title=New Music: ASTERISM – unravel |url=https://yorkcalling.co.uk/2022/07/11/new-music-asterism-unravel/ |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=York Calling |language=en-US}} performing the theme songs from Jujutsu Kaisen 0 and Tokyo Ghoul. This single was the first release to include Hal-ca performing vocals, and the songs were added to the re-release of the album retitled Animetic+p in June 2023.

Asterism's fourth EP Aside was released in March 2023, and their fifth EP Beside in September 2023. Both releases featured Hal-ca performing vocals and guitar.

On April 1, 2023, Asterism performed at Knotfest Japan at Makuhari Messe.{{Cite web |date=2023-10-12 |title=BANDS {{!}} KNOTFEST JAPAN 2023 -ノットフェス・ジャパン- |url=https://knotfestjapan.com/bands |access-date=2024-02-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231012050625/https://knotfestjapan.com/bands |archive-date=October 12, 2023 }} On June 5, the band appeared on NHK's English-language music program J-Melo.{{Citation |last=Corporation) |first=NHK (Japan Broadcasting |title=Past Editions 2023/6 - J-MELO - TV - NHK WORLD-JAPAN - English |url=https://www.nhk.or.jp/j-melo/nhkworld/english/archive/past/202306.html |access-date=2024-02-15 |language=en}} On July 1, Asterism was the featured musical performer at the Anime Expo 2023 opening ceremony and performed two free concerts in California and New York.{{Cite web |last=Regev |first=Nir |date=2023-08-15 |title=ASTERISM Band Interview: 2023 USA Tour, Animetic, Anime Expo |url=https://thenaturalaristocrat.com/2023/08/15/asterism-band-interview-2023-usa-tour-animetic-anime-expo-live/ |access-date=2024-02-15 |website=The Natural Aristocrat |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Lane |first=Jonathan |date=2023-07-24 |title=Report: ASTERISM heats up in New York debut |url=https://jrocknews.com/2023/07/report-asterism-heats-up-in-new-york-debut.html |access-date=2024-02-15 |website=JROCK NEWS |language=en-US}} On August 27, they performed at the Gamers8 - Gamers Cosplay Cup festival in Saudi Arabia.

The band's third full album Decide was released in November 2023, including songs from the two previous EPs and the new song "Shooting Star". The release was followed by a national tour of Japan titled Asterism "Decide" Release Tour 2023 -The Decision. On November 8, the band released the music video for "Shooting Star", featuring footage from their U.S. tour.{{Cite web |last=Brazelton |first=Dalen |date=2023-11-10 |title=Japanese Metal Band ASTERISM Releases New Music Video "Shooting Star" Featuring Behind-the-Scenes Footage from Their U.S. Tour - Jrockrevolution |url=https://jrockrevolution.com/japanese-metal-band-asterism-releases-new-music-video-shooting-star-featuring-behind-the-scenes-footage-from-their-u-s-tour/ |access-date=2024-02-15 |language=en-US}} On November 24 and 25, Asterism performed at Anime Festival Asia Singapore.{{Cite web |date=2023-10-17 |title=Anime Festival Asia Singapore 2023 to feature appearances from FLOW, Rurusama, MAPPA, ASCA, and more |url=https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/anime-festival-asia-singapore-2023-to-feature-appearances-from-flow-mappa-rurusama-asca-sacra-music-concerts-j-pop-cosplay-iori-moe-suntec-convention-centre-sozo-tickets |access-date=2024-02-15 |website=Bandwagon Asia |language=en}}

In March 2024, Asterism released the live album The Decision (Live in Tokyo 23.11.2023).{{Cite web |last=Cirone |first=David |date=2024-03-05 |title=ASTERISM Releases New Live Album THE DECISION with Premiere of Full Concert Video |url=https://j-generation.com/2024/03/asterism-releases-new-live-album-the-decision-with-premiere-of-full-concert-video/ |access-date=2024-03-11 |website=J-Generation |language=en}} On March 8, 9, and 10, they performed at Japan Expo in Marseilles, France.{{Cite web |date=2024-02-05 |title=ASTERISM |url=https://www.japan-expo-sud.com/fr/invites/asterism_3757.htm |access-date=2024-03-11 |website=www.japan-expo-sud.com}} In June, the band collaborated with manga artist Acky Bright to create the concept album Planet of Metal.{{Cite web |last= |date=2024-06-21 |title=Interview with ASTERISM: Blending art and metal in innovative album "PLANET OF METAL" |url=https://jrocknews.com/2024/06/interview-asterism-planet-of-metal.html |access-date=2024-12-16 |website=JROCK NEWS |language=en-US}} In July, the band performed at Anime Expo in Los Angeles and at Japan Expo in Paris.{{Cite web |last=Cirone |first=David |date=2024-08-26 |title=Japanese Metal Band ASTERISM Returns to U.S. in November, Releases Anime Expo and Japan Expo Highlights |url=https://j-generation.com/2024/08/japanese-metal-band-asterism-returns-to-u-s-in-november-releases-anime-expo-and-japan-expo-highlights/ |access-date=2024-12-16 |website=J-Generation |language=en}}

In December, it was announced that the band would perform the song "Crescendo" as the opening theme for the TV anime series Even Given the Worthless "Appraiser’"Class, I’m Actually the Strongest, with the single release scheduled for January 24, 2025.{{Cite web |title=ASTERISM will perform opening theme for “Even Given the Worthless ‘Appraiser’ Class, I’m Actually the Strongest” |url=https://j-generation.com/2024/12/asterism-will-perform-opening-theme-for-even-given-the-worthless-appraiser-class-im-actually-the-strongest/ |access-date=2024-12-16 |website=j-generation.com}}

Hal-ca (b: 11/23/2002) – guitar, vocals (2014–present)

Miyu (b: 3/12/2002) – bass, chorus (2014–present)

Mio (b: 11/14/1999) – drums, chorus (2014–present)

Asterism describes their style as "mass metal", with the goal of composing music that can reach a broad global audience.{{Cite web |last=Brazelton |first=Dalen |date=2023-11-10 |title=Japanese Metal Band ASTERISM Releases New Music Video "Shooting Star" Featuring Behind-the-Scenes Footage from Their U.S. Tour - Jrockrevolution |url=https://jrockrevolution.com/japanese-metal-band-asterism-releases-new-music-video-shooting-star-featuring-behind-the-scenes-footage-from-their-u-s-tour/ |access-date=2024-02-15 |language=en-US}}

Bassist Miyu performs on a unique 7-string bass created for him by ESP.{{Cite web |title=SXSW 2019: ASTERISM talk about their battle metal sound, inspirations & influences, goals |url=https://www.asianjunkie.com/2019/05/03/sxsw-2019-asterism-talk-about-their-battle-metal-sound-inspirations-influences-goals/ |access-date=2024-02-15 |website=Asian Junkie |date=May 3, 2019 |language=en-US}}

• [https://asterism.asia/en/ Official website (English)]

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