Asterism (band)

Asterism
Asterism in 2023. (L-R): Hal-ca, Miyu, and Mio
Asterism in 2023. (L-R): Hal-ca, Miyu, and Mio
Background information
OriginFukuoka, Japan
GenresHeavy metal, Hard rock
Years active2014–present
LabelsYamaha Music Publishing, Tokuma Japan, Amuse Inc., SME Records/Sony Music Japan
Members
  • Hal-ca (guitar, vocals)
  • Miyu (bass, chorus)
  • Mio (drums, chorus)
Websiteasterism.asia

Asterism (stylized as ASTERISM) is a Japanese rock band formed in Fukuoka in 2014 by brothers Mio (drums) and Miyu (bass) and Hal-ca (guitar).

The band has toured the United States, South Korea, China, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Singapore, and Japan, including performances at SXSW Music Festival, Taihu Midi Festival, and Knotfest Japan.

Asterism has gained international recognition for the combination of their collective youth and advanced technical skill as instrumentalists.[1] The band is managed by Japanese talent agency Amuse, Inc.[2]

  1. ^ Lane, Jonathan (June 14, 2023). "An older and wiser ASTERISM returns to the US". JROCK NEWS. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  2. ^ "ASTERISM | アミューズWEBサイト". www.amuse.co.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved February 15, 2024.