Asmodeus X
1999–present
Founded in Houston in 1999 by Paul Fredric and Brad Marshal, who had previously played together in the goth band Morphine Angel (formed in Lincoln, Nebraska in 1993, later based in Chicago). Asmodeus X's sound blends EBM, darkwave, and industrial with environmental sampling, drawing influence from Laibach, Kraftwerk, Death in June, and Front 242.
Their first release, The Cult of the Nassarene, preceded their live debut at the Houston club Instant Karma on February 26, 2000. The addition of guitarist Frank G. Lesikar expanded their sound, and they won the Houston Press Critic's Choice for Best Industrial/Noise Band in 2000. Their first studio album Nova Futura (2001), produced by Victor Peraino (former keyboardist of Kingdom Come), was followed by Wolf Age (2002), Morningstar, and Sanctuary.
Asmodeus X have remained active in Houston's industrial/goth scene, releasing The Greater Key (a two-disc remix compilation, 2008), Dark Ides of Summer (2018), and The Bright Ones (2021). They are a durable presence in Houston's dark music underground.
Members
Discography
Nova Futura (2001)
Debut studio album. Produced by Victor Peraino.
Wolf Age (2002)
The Greater Key (2008)
Two-disc compilation of remixes.