The idea for Asylum Radio grew out of Rich’s former show on Gamers World Radio, another on-line radio station, where he first began DJ’ing. After leaving GWR, Rich decided to set up his own radio station and Asylum Radio was formed.
Rich began with a successful series of long shows presenting a mix of Rock, Metal, Goth and Britpop. Initially his show The Coven was the only live show on the station, however he was soon joined by husband and wife team Myles and Margaret with their show M ‘n’ M. A short time later Karen graduated from cover show host to regular presenter on the Starlight Lounge. Chris made a similar move from cover DJ to regular with his show The Teddy’s Lair and the original roster was completed by early Alestorm member Doug, with his show The 7th Circle.
The early shows also had another element to them, they were hosted from the Lion’s Arch beach in Arena Net’s Guild Wars, adding a further fun social element to the shows. Many future DJ’s were recruited from this online get together!
Times change and the original line-up started to move on to other things to be replaced by fresh talent. Shows like Bob’s Void; James’ Cookie’s Crumble; Stevil’s Moshpit; Bryn’s Music Box; Pale’s The Crow’s Nest; Jesse’s Alternative Madhouse; Rock the Night by Hannes; Mike's Heavy Show and Dr B and the Hellhound have also enjoyed short, but successful runs on Asylum Radio.
Today’s show line up consists of Rich’s flagship show The Coven on Saturday nights full of fresh music, and requests on Thursday nights, and Lycia presents Asylum Radio’s Opera House show on Friday nights. DJ Kris brings us her cover show Detroit Rock City, when other shows are on a break.
