ASARU was formed in autumn 1995 by me (Frank Nordmann, G/V) and Dorian Kremer (B). Together with Robert Buth (D) and Sebastian Schmall (K) the line-up was completed. Due to a serious arm injury Dorian had to be replaced by Alexander Schmidt in summer 1996. Around that time ASARU decided to add a second guitar and Marcus Hellström joined the band. In October 1996 the first demo, D.O.M.A.I.N. was recorded. A few months later Marcus left ASARU again. The second demo, Darkness was recorded in December 1997, featuring Ruth Knepel for the first time on the song "Schattenkind". In 1998 Torsten Hirsch joined on guitar. After many months without a rehearsal room Alex, Basti and me continued with Mick (G) and Andreas Goericke (D). In winter 1999/2000 the EP Baalpriku had to be recorded with programmed drums and I played all the instruments except Ruth`s voice on "Sea of Stars" and "Travel". Right after the recordings Mick got replaced by Marius "Zosch" Volz who gave the guitar position to Thilo Feucht in spring 2001. In the winter of 2003/2004 Andy had to go and ASARU finally found Heiko Heil to take over on drums. At that time the RUNNING WILD song "Black Hand Inn" was recorded. You can find it on the RW tribute sampler "The Revivalry". In August 2006 the longplayer "Dead Eyes Still See" was recorded and strictly hidden from the public. In March 2007 ASARU performed their last gig and I moved to Norway. Since then ASARU had no current line-up anymore and was put on ice (again). But in late 2008 a contract with ARTicaz records was signed to bring out the latest album.
In october 2009 I decided to continue with Varulvdrummer Sebastian (Slach) Wilkins. In february 2010 we added Odd-Petter Corleone Wulff (Last to remain, Fatal demeanor, etc) on bass.
11.6.2010 - Oslo / Norbikers MC
28.5.2010 - Oslo / Norbikers MC
30.1.2010 - Oslo / Norbikers MC
03.03.2007 - Darmstadt / Goldene Krone
with Agathodaimon and Hands of Fate
13.1.2007 - Erlenbach am Main / Jugenhaus
Brutal Brutality Festival with
Koldbrann, Mor Dagor, Legio Mortis, Engraved, Artis, and Sevitia
18.11.2005 - Sulzbach / JuZe
with Deadspawn (D) and Shadowbuilder (S)
19.11.2005 - Speyer / Halle 101
with Misanthropic, Aaskereia, Hands Of Fate, Grotesque Impalement, and Unlight.
2.10.2005 - Mühltal (Darmstadt) / Steinbruch Theater
10 Years Asaru with Membaris and Morrigan
30.4.2005 - Darmstadt / Krone
with Nocte Obducta, Hands Of Fate, and Hagatyr
07.12.2004 - Münster near Dieburg / Live Arena
mit Watain and Dissection
19.06.2004 - Aalen / Rockt It
mit Agathodaimon and Delusive Dawn
17.04.2004 - Münster near Dieburg / Live Arena
Nightfall Festival with Legacy Of Darkness, Hands of Fat
e, Karkadan, and Mystic Circle
11.04.2003 - Hanau / Audion
mit Hands of Fate and Misanthropic
08.02.2003 - Münster near Dieburg / Live Music Arena
No-Gnade-Festival with Abandoned, Zeroed, and Bösedeath
25.01.2003 - Alzey / Oberhaus
with Misanthropic and Hands of Fate
20.12.2002 - Darmstadt / Öttinger Villa
Winter-Solstice-Festival with Unlight, Hands of Fate, Misanthropic, and Obscurity
19.10.2002 - Wien / Planet Music
with Agathodaimon
26.07.2002 - Mainz / Haus der Jugend
with Misanthropic and Hands of Fate
13.07.2002 - Speyer / Halle 101
with The Legacy, Unlight, and Hands of Fate
24.05.2002 - Nieder-Olm / Juz
with Dark Infinity and Nekroshine
16.01.2002 - Frankfurt (Main) / Spritzenhaus
with Satanic Wizard
23.12.2001 - Mühltal / Steinbruch
with Fenfire and Purify
09.11.2001 - Offenbach / Hafenbahn
with Agathodaimon, Dracena, and Insignium
14.07.2001 - Speyer / Halle 101
with Unlight, Evil, and Brightness
12.05.2001 - Frankfurt (Main) / Nachtleben
with Obscurity
05.05.2001 - Nieder-Olm / Juz
with Dark Infinity and Change of Mind
12.03.2001 - Darmstadt / Eledil
with Fenfire
09.11.2000 - Karlsruhe / Kulturruine
with Askareia
30.10.2000 - Wiesloch / Freibadclub
with Seraphim, Igzorn, Schädel, and Lycantrophia
16.09.2000 - Wiesloch / Freibadclub
with Hands of Fate and Penetralia
12.08.2000 - Hammersbach / Summix open Air
with Devil´s Cry, Hands of fate, Melancho Mobileè, and NHA
21.06.2000 - Mühltal / Steinbruch
with Agathodaimon and Hands of fate
05.04.2000 - Bayreuth / KOMM
with Devil´s Cry
25.03.2000 - Hammersbach / Juz
with Hands of Fate, Creanna, and Eternal Pain
22.12.1999 - Mühltal / Steinbruch
with Agathodaimon
13.05.1998 - Mühltal / Steinbruch
with Nocte Obducta
21.02.1998 - Darmstadt / Oetinger Villa
with Another Perfect Day, No Credits Left, and Nocte Obducta
06.09.1997 - Sulzheim
with Agathodaimon, Shark Rage, and others
26.07.1997 - Annaberg-B. / Club Chicago
with Krig and Cryptic Wintermoon
06.12.1996 - Darmstadt / Huette
mit Astaroth