{"id":2491989,"date":"2026-07-07T14:54:50","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T14:54:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2491989"},"modified":"2026-07-07T14:54:50","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T14:54:50","slug":"legendary-supergroup-asia-return-with-new-album-indigo-out-november-6-2026-via-frontiers-music-srl-metal-planet-music","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/legendary-supergroup-asia-return-with-new-album-indigo-out-november-6-2026-via-frontiers-music-srl-metal-planet-music\/","title":{"rendered":"Legendary supergroup Asia return with new album \u201cIndigo\u201d out November 6, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl\u00a0 \u2013 Metal Planet Music"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"bdaia-post-featured-image\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/metalplanetmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/361618.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox-enabled\" data-caption=\"\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Legendary English rock supergroup Asia are pleased to announce that their new studio album, \u201cIndigo\u201d, will be released on November 6, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To mark the occasion, the band share the new single and official video, \u201cThe Traveller (Into The Light)\u201d, available below.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Geoff Downes commented:\u00a0<em>\u201cThe first track off the album is a high power energy piece, with a few elements of prog trickery but retaining the accessible chorus block, which was always a signature of Asia\u2019s music from the very beginning. Harry and I started working on this as one of the early ideas that seemed to come together very organically. Virgil\u2019s dynamic and innovative drums parts drive the piece along, while John\u2019s soaring guitars keep the momentum. Harry\u2019s vocals are commanding and my keyboard parts hold the wall of sound together. It\u2019s a song of great optimism, mainly about looking forward to the future and travelling \u2018into the light\u2019. Play it loud!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Watch the official video for \u201cThe Traveller (Into The Light)\u201d\u00a0<\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/xxQmtk_mZaE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Asia - &quot;The Traveller (Into The Light)&quot; - Official Music Video\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xxQmtk_mZaE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><br \/>Pre-Order \u201cIndigo\u201d\u00a0<\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ffm.bio\/asia-indigo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More than four decades after redefining the sound of melodic progressive rock, Asia return in 2026 with \u201cIndigo\u201d \u2013 a studio album that bridges past, present, and future with remarkable grace and authenticity.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now featuring Geoffrey Downes alongside an inspired new lineup \u2013 Virgil Donati, John Mitchell, and Harry Whitley \u2013 Asia step confidently into a new era while honoring the legacy that made them one of the most iconic supergroups of all time.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Geoff Downes described the genesis of the album:\u00a0<em>\u201cThe initial writing period began in 2015, following the release of our previous album \u201cGravitas\u201d in 2014. John Wetton and I started putting our ideas together, aiming to get into the studio once more. It was with great sadness that John became seriously ill, during this time, and we had put on hold our plans, and sadly John passed away before we could continue and complete it. So, it was always in my mind that at some point it would be a shame not to finish off some of these songs and finally release them as part of an Asia album.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cIn 2023, when the tribute concert for John took place, I was so encouraged by the response to Asia\u2019s music that I viewed this as the perfect opportunity to re-establish not only the band, but also to reunite with our long-time supportive label, Frontiers, paving the way for us to get back in the studio\u201d,<\/em>\u00a0he continued.<\/p>\n<p>Downes also added:\u00a0<em>\u201cSo, Asia was back in the room, so to speak, and we were very fortunate to have recruited Virgil Donati and John Mitchell, both of whom had worked extensively with John before, as well as our new vocalist and bassist, Harry Whitley. The tours followed to great success throughout 2024 and 2025, and finally we sat down towards the end of last year to record the album. Working with these fine musicians was a great privilege and the music just seemed to flow\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cThe album was really a joy to make. I forged a close writing relationship with Harry, and I felt how great was to be working with someone who had very similar musical influences and taste once again, just as I did with John. I feel that this is one of our best albums to date. The songs are deep in musicality, with a powerful and original performance, dynamics and strong lyrical undertones \u2013 it\u2019s an album that hopefully our fans will widely appreciate, and support our cause to put Asia back on the map. Enjoy the ride!\u201d,<\/em>\u00a0he concluded.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recorded throughout 2025 and produced by Downes and the band, with mixing and mastering handled by John Mitchell, \u201cIndigo\u201d captures the unmistakable spirit of Asia while injecting it with renewed vitality and purpose.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the heart of the album lies an emotional connection to the band\u2019s history. \u201cIndigo\u201d includes some of the final compositions written by the late John Wetton -\u201cTattoo Indigo (Parts 2 &amp; 3)\u201d and \u201cChesapeake Bay\u201d- imbuing the record with a profound sense of continuity and tribute. The presence of Wetton is further felt through the extraordinary vocal performance of Harry Whitley, whose tone and phrasing evoke a striking and deeply moving resemblance to the band\u2019s original voice.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Musically, \u201cIndigo\u201d stands as a natural continuation of Asia\u2019s acclaimed 21st-century output, while subtly weaving in the sonic DNA of the band\u2019s classic early albums. From soaring melodies to richly layered arrangements, the album delivers the signature blend of accessibility and musicianship that defined hits like \u201cHeat Of The Moment\u201d and \u201cOnly Time Will Tell\u201d.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The album also features special guest appearances that elevate its scope: Steve Howe contributes acoustic guitar to the evocative \u201cChesapeake Bay\u201d, while Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater) delivers a powerful performance on the bonus track \u201cTattoo Indigo (Part 3)\u201d.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following a resurgence of live activity across the US, Japan, and Europe, Asia are looking forward to taking to the road again.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With \u201cIndigo\u201d, Asia don\u2019t just revisit their legacy \u2013 they expand it, proving once again that their music remains as vital, resonant, and timeless as ever.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/metalplanetmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/521725-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-84023\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metalplanetmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/521725-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/metalplanetmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/521725-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/metalplanetmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/521725-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/metalplanetmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/521725-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metalplanetmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/521725-850x850.jpg 850w, https:\/\/metalplanetmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/521725.jpg 1417w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">image description<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><br \/>\u201cIndigo\u201d Tracklist:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Traveller (Into The Light)<br \/>Change Of Heart\u00a0<br \/>Arcadia\u00a0<br \/>Is This The Life?<br \/>Tattoo Indigo (Part 1)\u00a0<br \/>Tattoo Indigo (Part 2)\u00a0<br \/>Tattoo Indigo (Part 3)\u00a0<br \/>Life In The Sun\u00a0<br \/>Hymn For The Fallen\u00a0<br \/>Night And Day\u00a0<br \/>Valencia (The Ghost Ship)\u00a0<br \/>An Elegy\u00a0<br \/>Chesapeake Bay (Featuring Steve Howe)\u00a0<br \/>On A Winters Night\u00a0<br \/>Echo Of You<br \/>Tattoo Indigo (Part 3) (featuring Mike Portnoy) (Bonus Track)<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Line Up:<\/strong><br \/>Geoff Downes<br \/>Virgil Donati<br \/>John Mitchell<br \/>Harry Whitley<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Follow ASIA:<\/strong><br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/originalasia.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Website<\/a><br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/asiatheband\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a><br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/asiatheband\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a><br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/originalasia\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">X<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source metalplanetmusic.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Legendary English rock supergroup Asia are pleased to announce that their new studio album, \u201cIndigo\u201d, will be released on November 6, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl.\u00a0 To mark the occasion, the band share the new single and official video, \u201cThe Traveller (Into The Light)\u201d, available below. 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