Legendary rock supergroup Asia has revealed plans for a new live album, 'Asia – Live in England', arriving on March 13 via Frontiers Music Srl. Captured during their April 2025 performance at Trading Boundaries in Sussex, England, the release features the band's current lineup delivering their 1982 debut album in full, plus select hits. A live video preview of 'Heat of the Moment' accompanies the announcement.
Album Overview
Asia's 'Asia – Live in England' captures the energy of the band's first night of a three-night residency at Trading Boundaries in Sussex, England, in April 2025. This live recording focuses on performing the entirety of their iconic 1982 self-titled debut album, alongside fan favorites and bonus tracks. The album is the first in a series of three live releases, each highlighting a classic from the band's initial trilogy.
Tracklisting
The setlist includes:
- “Heat Of The Moment”
- “Only Time Will Tell”
- “Sole Survivor”
- “One Step Closer”
- “Time Again”
- “Wildest Dreams”
- “Without You”
- “Cutting It Fine”
- “Here Comes The Feeling”
- “Ride Easy” (Bonus track)
- “Video Killed The Radio Star” (Bonus track)
- “The Heat Goes On” (Bonus track)
Current Lineup
The album showcases Asia's refreshed lineup: Geoff Downes on keyboards (founding member), Virgil Donati on drums, John Mitchell on guitars, and Harry Whitley on bass and vocals. This incarnation brings fresh vitality to the classics while honoring the band's legacy from the MTV era.
Member Insights
Geoff Downes reflected on 'Heat of the Moment,' noting its origins: “It was actually the final track John and I wrote for the Asia album, and it ended up being the opening track and lead-off single. We threw it together in one afternoon.” He added, “It’s still a really fun track to play live, and I hope it will bring back memories, and give pleasure to the listeners and fans all over the world for many years to come.”
Harry Whitley shared, “Playing ‘Heat Of The Moment’ live is always such an incredible experience, it’s always electrifying and this recording was no different.” Virgil Donati emphasized the song's history: “This song carries decades of history – every note, every moment – and we hope listeners feel the same passion we pour into it night after night.” John Mitchell called it “a very dear song close to my heart,” highlighting its versatility across performances.
Downes also discussed revisiting the debut album: “Revisiting the entire first Asia album brought all the great memories flooding back from 43 years ago.” Preorders are available now, allowing fans to relive the performance at home.