In Hinduism, the asuras (Sanskrit: असुर) are non-suras, a group of power-seeking deities besides the suras, sometimes considered naturalists, or nature-beings, in constant battle with the devas. There are 7 artists with the name Asura. [1] Ambient Trance project by Charles Farewell [2] Los Angeles based IDM/Hip-Hop producer Ryan York (who also releases under his own name) [3] A German black metal band. [4] An Indian death/black metal band.