Originally called Ass-R@#$, the idea originated sometime in 1999 by Keith Palumbo of Gomez, Fourth Grade Nothing and Sea Of Thousand fame. While working at Waterloo Records in Austin, TX, Keith met his hetero life-mate Chris Cline and they embarked on a journey that still lives in the hearts of many today. With nothing but song titles and ideas for over 2 years, Chris moved back to his place of birth and the project was put off until 2002. It was at this point that it was resurrected in a fiery cataclysm of hope and pain. After spending a couple of days in the studio working on the music, Keith and Chris, much to their dismay, realized that the vocals were unrealized, and thus Craig Moore (employer/employee, Sea of Thousand) stepped up and rocked the house with his unparalleled talent for lyricism and vocals. It was at this point that Asp came into its own and started to change the ways of the world with shocking truths that most were afraid to hear. Social commentary put to the test. We hope you’re listening.