Astral

Astral is electronic metal band from Virginia

 

​Astral- electronic metal group was created in 1998 by Vlada Astral- keyboards and vocals and Charlie Roccaforte- guitars. The idea was to connect power of metal with the spirit of electronica, generating a new style of music that would unite progressive thinkers in one frame of mind.

 

First Astral album, "Phenomena," was released in 1999. It was solo keyboard album in the best traditions of dream dance with the elements of orchestration.

 

"Radiation method" album was released in 2000 with 13 electronic metal (keyboard and guitar) tracks and was nominated by Just Plain Folks as the best album of the year.

 

"Antimatter,” keyboard-oriented metal album was released in the spring of 2002. 

 

“Formula of Love” album was released in 2010. This was our first album as a full band with live drummer, 2 guitarists, keyboard and female vocals.

 

All Astral albums are available for purchase at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/astral and for download on the popular music services around the world. They also available for streaming and listening on Spotify at http://open.spotify.com/artist/6l8ILBFNERdgejanEUQUuT

 

In 2008 Astral was joined by outstanding keyboardist Christian Garthright, and legendary guitarist Jay Rakes. The new album will be available in 2014 and will be featuring

 

 

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Vlada Astral- keyboards, vocals, recording, production

Christian Garthright- keyboards

Jay Rakes- guitars

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Discography:

 

Astral “Phenomena” 1999

Astral “Radiation Method” 2000

Astral “Antimatter” 2002

Astral “Formula of Love” 2010

Astral "Schizotypal" 2017

 

​We also offer sound design for the film, TV, radio and internet advertisement, video games and theatrical productions. We provide live sound engineering and consulting for the small and large venues, and studio recording and production services.