North Carolina. US ASG is a small band with a sound that’s big in so many ways. The trio formed following the break-up of local Wrightsville Beach punk band the Urethra Franklins when Andy Ellis (bass) and Scott Key (drums) teamed up with guitarist Jason Shi. Together they created a perfect fusion of punk and metal. “If we had to classify it… we’d just say we play loud.” raves guitarist Jason Shi commenting on their punk, metal and classic rock n’ roll sound.