British band Asia is set to release its new album, Gravitas. It is produced and written by band members John Wetton and Geoff Downes. The album also introduces Asia’s new guitarist, Sam Coulson.

Scheduled for release on Frontiers Records on March 21st (Europe); and March 25th (North America), the album will be available in two configurations: a standard CD and a Deluxe Edition, that will include two bonus tracks and a DVD.

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“From the title track, Gravitas, which chronicles a man’s struggle in the battlefield of life, to the tale of unrequited love, “The Closer I Get To You,” the album is a tour de force for the band whose music has become a staple to rock fans,” reveals Asia.

“Pure, unadulterated and stereotypical Asia, with raw energy, enthusiasm and free from impurities,” says John Wetton. “It conveys the spectrum of emotion and colour from real life agonies to ecstatic fantasy of escapism. Great songs, fabulous performance. ‘Gravitas’ is Asia by Asia. At last.”