ASARU announce new album “V.O.I.D.” - out January 23, 2026 via Schwarzdorn Production!

Founded back in 1995 by Frank Nordmann, ASARU was one of the very first black metal bands to emerge from Southern Hesse, and has since become one of the most enduring acts of the genre in Germany. From the beginning, the name ASARU has stood for uncompromising black metal, deeply rooted in the Norwegian tradition yet always bearing its own distinctive and characterful signature.

From the outset, ASARU pursued the goal of realizing their very own vision of black metal, far removed from common scene conventions and without the urge to meet any expectations other than their own. The result is a multifaceted and truly independent body of work that has shaped German black metal for decades: at times epic, at times thrashy, always creative but never frivolous and above all: absolutely authentic.

Throughout its almost 30-year history, the band has undergone numerous lineup changes. Yet the constant driving force has always been Frank Nordmann, who has led ASARU through the years with unwavering passion and a steadfast dedication to the icy spirit of black metal.

After two demos, a mini-CD, and the acclaimed second full-length From the Chasm of Oblivion (2012), ASARU now return impressively after more than a decade, with new material and a clear artistic concept.

The first harbinger of the forthcoming album V.O.I.D. was the single “Raise the Flame”, a powerful track about the element of fire, which both gives life and brings destruction. The accompanying music video already reveals the thematic depth of the album, which explores the four elements as well as their eternal counterparts: humanity, religion, war, and downfall.