Feb 15 2013
Jan 13 2013
The Black Chord #2 on Prog-Sphere's Top 30 Albums of 2012!
Nick Savic from Prog-sphere.com has listed his top 30 albums of 2012 and our album The Black Chord took the #2 spot - just under OM's – Advaitic Songs! Thanks Nick.
Jan 13 2013
The Black Chord #4 on Dan Briggs' Year End List!
Over at Revolvermag.com, Dan Briggs, bassist of Between the Buried and Me, picked his 5 favorite albums of 2012. We're honored that The Black Chord made it to #4 on his list. Thanks Dan!
Dec 13 2012
ASTRA - The Black Chord Among SPIN's Best of 2012!
The Black Chord made it to #17 on SPIN Magazine's 20 Best "Metal" Albums of 2012 list! Thanks for the love SPIN.
Dec 6 2012
The Black Chord #5 on Popmatters Best of 2012 List!
Our album The Black Chord is #5 on Popmatters.com The Best Progressive Rock (and Metal) of 2012 list with a great write up by Craig Hayes. Thanks Craig!
Nov 5 2012
Scion Presents Roadburn USA @ The Roxy - Enslaved, White Hills, Earthless & ASTRA!
Scion Label Showcase presents Roadburn Records @ The Roxy. A live recorded event featuring Enslaved, White Hills, Earthless and Astra.
FREE ENTRY @ THE ROXY WITH RSVP! ALL AGES.
RSVP with a valid email address is strictly required.
Early… Read more
Oct 14 2012
ASTRA to Play Roadburn 2013!
We're happy to announce that we'll be returning to Holland to play the Roadburn Festival 2013 Afterburner event on Sunday April 21st at the 013 Venue. Can't wait!
Oct 1 2012
New ASTRA Interview at 69 Faces Of Rock
Here is a newly posted interview that I recently did with Mark Kadzielawa at 69 Faces of Rock. Have a look!
Aug 24 2012
ASTRA to Play the UK in April 2013
In addition to the news of our upcoming European tour suppoting Anathema this Fall, our label, Rise Above Records has announced that we will be playing dates in the UK and Scotland next April 2013.
Here is their … Read more
Aug 24 2012
ASTRA Play The Casbah Aug. 31st For Joy's Record Release
We're headlining this show at the Casbah in San Diego on August 31st. This will be San Diego's own Joy's record release show. Dahga Bloom, Shiva Trash and California 666 also play. As usual there will be amazing old… Read more
Aug 11 2012
ASTRA to Tour Europe With Anathema in the Fall!
We are happy to announce that we will be on tour in Europe supporting ANATHEMA from October 16th to November 3rd!
October:
16 - Marseille, France - Le Cabaret Aleatoire
17 - Barcelona, Spain - Apolo…Read more
Jul 14 2012
New ASTRA Show in LA - San Diego Invasion!
San Diego invades LA on Saturday, July 21st! This could be the happening of the summer! ASTRA and friends play HM157 in LA. Click on SHOWS at the top menu for detailed info on this show.