Given an expectation that the young Sam Coulson, who’s taken over for long-time guitarist Steve Howe, was going to provide a bit more of a metallic crunch to the proceedings, Asia’s opening statement on the forthcoming Gravitas couldn’t be more surprising. You May Also Like: John Wetton, Geoff Downes sayRead More

Once the proposed title for the first album from this new iteration of Asia, “Valkyrie” finds John Wetton fashioning an epic tale of struggle and of redemption — something that couldn’t be further away from the compact pop of signature hits like “Heat of the Moment.” You May Also Like:Read More

Geoff Downes better be wearing comfortable shoes, because he’s going to be on the run in 2014. The busy keyboardist just finished a new album with Asia, and is in sessions for another with Yes You May Also Like: Geoff Downes discusses Yes’ challenges in replacing Jon Anderson: ‘There’s aRead More

Carl Palmer says Asia is continuing the demo process for its first album with guitarist Sam Coulson, even as plans are made for another series of shows in Asia and the U.S. next year. You May Also Like: Carl Palmer, of Asia and Emerson Lake & Palmer: Something Else! InterviewRead More

John Wetton describes Sam Coulson’s arrival as the beginning of a new chapter for Asia — a less fussy, harder-hitting chapter. Coulson himself says Asia will likely have a heavier edge. You May Also Like: John Wetton, Geoff Downes say success nearly killed Asia: ‘The pressure got to some ofRead More

In a just-posted web chat, newly installed Asia guitarist Sam Coulson talked about taking over for Steve Howe, and what it’s been like to join the band. You May Also Like: Steve Howe Praises Fellow Guitarist Steve Morse: ‘The Breadth of the Music!’ Inside Steve Hackett and Steve Howe’s ill-fatedRead More