2024 was the Year of the Dragon, and with it came a powerful rebirth: a new Asia lineup featuring founding member Geoffrey Downes, keyboardist Virgil Donati, acclaimed drummer Virgil Donati, virtuoso guitarist John Mitchell, and stunning vocal newcomer and bassist Harry Whitley. This new chapter promises to reignite the band’s iconic spirit, stepping into a promising new creative era. Frontiers Music Srl proudly announces the signing of legendary English rock supergroup Asia for this exciting new chapter in their celebrated history.
Founder member, songwriter, producer, and keyboardist Geoff Downes expressed his excitement for the signing:
“Asia is thrilled to have recently signed a new deal with Frontiers Music Srl. Having been loyally supported by the label throughout the Asia reunion period from 2005-2015, we are now entering an exciting new chapter in the band’s 45-year history with a sequence of live albums, DVDs & a brand new studio album scheduled for a 2026 release. It’s very much a homecoming for the band, and so we are greatly looking forward to a long and fruitful partnership with them in the future. Watch this space!”
Mario de Riso, A&R and Business Affairs VP of Frontiers, commented:
“So proud and excited for the label to be able to bring back this iconic band. There was certainly unfinished business to deal with and, thanks to this fabulous new line-up, new music from Asia can now come to fruition. It will be a blast!”