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{{Short description|English rock band}}
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| caption = Asking Alexandria performing at [[Rock am Ring and Rock im Park|Rock am Ring]] in 2018
| origin = [[Dubai]], [[United Arab Emirates]]
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* [[Metalcore]]
* [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]]
* {{nowrap|[[post-hardcore]]}}
* {{nowrap|[[hard rock]]}}
* [[electronicore]] (early)
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* [[Better Noise Music|Better Noise]]
* [[Sumerian Records|Sumerian]]
* [[Monstercat]]
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* James Cassells
* Cameron Liddell
* Sam Bettley
* [[Danny Worsnop]]
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* James Murray
* Robin Everett
* Lucas Brown
* Hitesh Gandhi
* Ryan Binns
* [[Joe Lancaster (musician)|Joe Lancaster]]
* [[Denis Stoff]]
* [[Ben Bruce]]
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'''Asking Alexandria''' <!-- Please do not change "are" to "is", this article is written in EU-English wherein the standards of organizations are stated through the word "are" and not "is" --> are an English [[Rock music|rock]] band formed in [[Dubai]], [[United Arab Emirates]] and now based in [[York]], [[North Yorkshire]], consisting of guitarist Cameron Liddell, drummer James Cassells, vocalist [[Danny Worsnop]], and bassist Sam Bettley.
Initially formed in 2006 by [[Ben Bruce]], the band officially established as a six-piece in 2008 with the founding line-up consisting of Bruce, Worsnop, Cassells, Liddell, Joe Lancaster and Ryan Binns. After the departure of Lancaster and Binns, as well as the recruitment of bassist Sam Bettley in 2009, the band released their debut album ''[[Stand Up and Scream]]'' (2009). The band released two studio albums ''[[Reckless & Relentless]]'' (2011) and ''[[From Death to Destiny]]'' (2013), before the departure of Worsnop in January 2015. He was replaced by [[Denis Stoff]] and the band released ''[[The Black (Asking Alexandria album)|The Black]]'' (2016). Stoff departed from the band in October that year, and Worsnop subsequently returned to the band. The band released their [[Asking Alexandria (album)|self-titled]] fifth album in late 2017, which was a marked stylistic departure from their previous works. Their sixth studio album, ''[[Like a House on Fire]]'', which was released in 2020, showed the group's continuity of a more straightforward and melodic [[hard rock]] sound, while also shifting into different genres. Its follow-up and their seventh studio album, ''[[See What's on the Inside]]'', was released in 2021. Their eighth studio album, ''[[Where Do We Go from Here? (Asking Alexandria album)|Where Do We Go from Here?]]'', was released in 2023.
==History==
=== Formation, early releases and ''Stand Up and Scream'' (2006–2009) ===
{{main|Stand Up and Scream}}
[[Ben Bruce]], the band's
Bruce carried the name of his previous band over to his new one, due to not wanting the bother of coming up with a new one. However, he insists that despite having the same name, it is not the same band.<ref name="Asking Alexandria formation interview" /> When asked why he chose that particular name, he explained that "'''Most bands have a pretty shit band name, so I just came up with something. I came up with Alexandria as a human name, because people relate to humans.''" although the reason for using the word 'asking' is not explained.<ref name="Band name meaning and roots" />
''[[Stand Up and Scream]]'' was recorded during Spring 2009 and was produced by [[Joey Sturgis]].<ref name="Members and album"/><ref name="Stand Up and Scream credits">{{cite web|title=Asking Alexandria Stand Up and Scream|url=
=== ''Reckless & Relentless'' (2010–2012) ===
{{main|Reckless & Relentless}}
They toured across the US as a headlining act in March with bands [[We Came as Romans]], [[From First
[[File:Asking Alexandria November 2011.jpg|thumb
After touring the band announced that they would release a limited edition [[Extended play|EP]] and [[DVD]] titled ''[[Life Gone Wild]]'' both digitally and excursively at [[Hot Topic]] on 21 December 2010 and would feature a new song titled "Breathless" which was initially a demo for their second album ''Stand Up and Scream'' and multiple [[Cover
Asking Alexandria later performed at the "[[Soundwave (Australian music festival)|Soundwave 2011 Festival]]" in [[Australia]] during late February and early March.<ref name="Soundwave 2011">{{cite web|author=wookubus|title=Asking Alexandria Confirmed For "Soundwave 2011 Festival"|url=http://www.theprp.com/2010/07/23/news/asking-alexandria-confirmed-for-soundwave-2011-festival/|website=Theprp.com|date=23 July 2010|publisher=The PRP|
In 2012, the band was listed by ''[[Revolver (magazine)|Revolver]]'' under the most anticipated albums of 2012, with Danny Worsnop giving the statement that the general sound of the album will be a "...musical baby of [[Mötley Crüe]] and [[Slipknot (band)|Slipknot]]."<ref name="Revolver anticipated albums 2012">{{cite web|title=2012 Preview: The Most Anticipated Albums of the Year|url=http://www.revolvermag.com/news/2012-preview-the-most-anticipated-albums-of-the-year.html|website=Revolvermag.com|publisher=Revolver|
In early May, the band debuted a trailer for their short film titled ''Through Sin and Self-Destruction'' featuring the band members, said to contain a "controversial, uncensored look into the real lives of a new era of rock stars for
[[File:Asking Alexandria 2012 Mayhem.jpg|thumb|right|Asking Alexandria performing at Mayhem Festival 2012]]
On 5 August, the band performed at the 2012 [[Mayhem Festival]] tour along with other bands such as [[Motörhead]], [[Slayer]] and Slipknot.<ref name="Mayhem Festival 2012">{{cite web|last1=Ouellette|first1=Mary|title=Slipknot, Slayer + More Rock Massachusetts Mayhem Gig: Exclusive Photo Gallery|url=http://loudwire.com/slipknot-slayer-more-rock-massachusetts-mayhem-gig-exclusive-photo-gallery/|website=Loudwire.com|date=5 August 2012 |publisher=Loudwire|
In November, the band headlined in [[Monster Energy]]'s 'Outbreak Tour' throughout November and December across North America with support acts [[As I Lay Dying (band)|As I Lay Dying]], [[Memphis May Fire]], [[Attila]] and [[I See Stars]] who replaced [[Suicide Silence]] who had issues regarding the death of their singer, [[Mitch Lucker (musician)|Mitch Lucker]].<ref name="Monster Energy Outbreak Tour 2012">{{cite web|last1=Whitt|first1=Cassie|title=I See Stars added to Monster Energy Outbreak tour|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/i_see_stars_added_to_monster_energy_outbreak_tour|website=Altpress.com|date=13 November 2012|publisher=Altpress|
Towards the end of their Outbreak tour, Danny Worsnop sustained a torn vocal cord, causing him to sit out the New York performance and allow the singers of Atilla and I See Stars, along with a multi-talented roadie to perform vocal duties.<ref name="Danny Worsnop torn vocal cord">{{cite web|last1=Ramanand|first1=Liz|title=Asking Alexandria
=== ''From Death to Destiny'' (2013–2014) ===
{{main|From Death to Destiny}}
After Worsnop tore his vocal cord in December 2012, he visited a doctor weeks prior to the events of January 2013, giving an update that he will need to rest his vocals until he has recovered fully but also reassured fans that this will not hinder the release of their third album as the majority of the recording had been complete before his injury.<ref name="Danny Worsnop vocal cords 2013 recovery">{{cite web|last1=Childers|first1=Chad|title=Asking
[[File:Asking Alexandria-10.jpg|thumb
The band toured across America in April and June with [[Whitechapel (band)|Whitechapel]], [[Motionless
''From Death to Destiny'' was successfully released on 6 August, and became the band's highest
In 2014 the band performed at [[Soundwave (Australian music festival)|Soundwave]] in Australia in February and later released a cover of [[Nine Inch Nails]] song "[[Closer (Nine Inch Nails song)|Closer]]" for the compilation ''[[Punk Goes 90s Vol. 2]]'' issued by [[Fearless Records]] in April, making it their second time they have recorded for the series.<ref name="Punk Goes 90's 2 Closer">{{cite web|title=Asking Alexandria - Closer (Nine Inch Nails cover)|url=http://www.rocksound.tv/videos/watch/asking-alexandria-closer-nine-inch-nails-cover|website=Rocksound.tv|publisher=Rocksound|
In July, the band was announced as the nominees for ''[[Alternative Press (
=== Departure of Worsnop and ''The Black'' (2015–2016) ===
{{main|The Black (Asking Alexandria album)}}
[[File:Asking Alexandria - Rock am Ring 2015-8929.jpg|thumb|
On 22 January 2015, lead singer Danny Worsnop announced his departure from the band to focus on rock music with his new band [[We Are Harlot]]. He also stated that despite his departure, the band would continue touring. Lead guitarist Ben Bruce announced that there would be a new lead singer.<ref name="Worsnop's departure">{{cite web|title=Asking Alexandria frontman, Danny Worsnop, quits band|url=http://www.kerrang.com/27430/asking-alexandria-frontman-danny-worsnop-quits-band/|website=Kerrang.com|publisher=Kerrang!|
When Bruce was asked regarding the sound of the fourth album, he stated that while it will feature influences of [[Guns N' Roses]] and [[Van Halen]] it will also feature influences from modern bands such as [[Avenged Sevenfold]] and [[Slipknot (band)|Slipknot]], stating that since the third album was such an unexpected change in musical style he believes that fans will expect further experimentation on the next, therefore having less backlash from their fan base.<ref name="Bruce interview loudwire Sept 2014">{{cite web|last1=Jackie|first1=Full Metal|title=Asking
On 26 May 2015, [[Denis Stoff]], formerly the guitarist and vocalist of Ukrainian metalcore bands [[Make Me Famous (band)|Make Me Famous]] and Down & Dirty, was revealed as the new lead vocalist when the band released "[[I Won't Give In]]", their first single with him, on 27 May.<ref name="I Won't Give In Kerrang report">{{cite web|title = Asking Alexandria Reveal Frontman, Stream New Song I Won't Give In|url = http://www.kerrang.com/31929/asking-alexandria-reveal-frontman-stream-new-song-i-wont-give/|first = Emily|website = [[Kerrang!]]|date = 27 May 2015|
[[File:Asking Alexandria performing in 2016.jpg|thumb|Asking Alexandria live in 2016]]
The band initially planned to perform for the first time with Stoff on 31 May at [[Manchester Academy|Manchester Academy 3]] and at [[London|London Underworld]] a day after, however due to Stoff being unable to secure a visa in time for the shows, they had to cancel.<ref name="First shows with new singer">{{cite web|last1=Lach|first1=Stef|title=Asking Alexandria confirm 1st shows with new singer|url=http://metalhammer.teamrock.com/news/2015-05-12/asking-alexandria-confirm-1st-shows-with-new-singer|website=metalhammer.teamrock.com|date=12 May 2015|publisher=Metalhammer|
In October, on their headlining tour through Europe, the band announced that the original plan to release the album in October/November has changed and that the fans can expect the album in early 2016 with a new single
=== Worsnop's return and self-titled fifth album (2016–2018)===
{{main|Asking Alexandria (album)}}
[[File:Asking Alexandria - Rock am Ring 2018-5177.jpg|thumb|Asking Alexandria live at [[Rock am Ring and Rock im Park|Rock am Ring]] in 2018]]
In mid-October 2016, it was speculated that the band had settled their differences with original lead vocalist Danny Worsnop and that some sort of collaborative effort would be made after several pictures were posted of Worsnop and Bruce in the studio together.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/what_are_asking_alexandria_teasing_with_ex_frontman_danny_worsnop|title=What are Asking Alexandria teasing with ex-frontman Danny Worsnop?|website=Alternative Press|date=19 October 2016|access-date=31 October 2016}}</ref> However, it was revealed two days later that Worsnop had actually returned to the band as an official member after the departure of Denis Stoff. Ben Bruce explained that after a long period of time of not communicating with the band, Stoff stated, "Asking Alexandria does not exist unless I get what's owed to me".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.kerrang.com/45837/danny-worsnop-returns-asking-alexandria-denis-stoff-departs/|title=Danny Worsnop Returns To Asking Alexandria As Denis Stoff Departs|date=22 October 2016|newspaper=Kerrang!|access-date=31 October 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://loudwire.com/ben-bruce-asking-alexandria-back-original-members/|title=Ben Bruce: Asking Alexandria Back With 'Original F--king Members'|website=Loudwire|date=22 October 2016 |access-date=31 October 2016}}</ref> Worsnop also opened up about his return to the band, stating that "this is something that [he] can embrace again".<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.rocksound.tv/news/read/danny-worsnop-on-his-asking-alexandria-return-this-is-something-i-can-embra|title=Danny Worsnop On His Asking Alexandria Return: "This Is Something I Can Embrace Again" - News |magazine=Rock Sound Magazine|access-date=31 October 2016}}</ref> When the band performed again for the first time with Worsnop since Stoff's departure, their set list excluded all songs from their most recent album ''The Black'' and instead consisted of songs that they had not performed in years.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://teamrock.com/news/2016-10-28/watch-official-footage-of-worsnop-live-with-asking-alexandria|title=Watch official footage of Worsnop live with Asking Alexandria|date=28 October 2016|newspaper=Metal Hammer|access-date=31 October 2016}}</ref> This occurred just as the band headlined Sumerian's "Ten Years in the Black Tour" supported by [[Veil of Maya]], [[Born of Osiris]], [[I See Stars]], [[Upon a Burning Body]], [[After the Burial]], and [[Bad Omens]]. As time went on more information regarding Stoff had been released, such as that Stoff had lip-synced the band's older songs during live performances, an accusation made by Worsnop's lawyers who notified him after sending Stoff a cease and desist. When asked about Stoff's time as his replacement, Worsnop replied stating that "Replace is a strong word. He was just keeping my seat warm. Honestly, I don't know the kid so I have no opinion of him as a person…"<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/danny-worsnop-accuses-ex-asking-alexandria-singer-denis-stoff-lip-syncing-2015881|title=Danny Worsnop accuses ex-Asking Alexandria singer Denis Stoff of lip-syncing - NME|date=13 March 2017|work=NME|access-date=29 March 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://loudwire.com/danny-worsnop-asking-alexandria-denis-stoff-lip-synced-live/|title=Danny Worsnop Alleges Denis Stoff Lip-Synced Live|website=Loudwire|date=13 March 2017 |access-date=29 March 2017}}</ref> Stoff stated that his departure was due to personal stress caused by the [[2014 pro-Russian unrest in Ukraine|unrest in his home country of Ukraine]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=staff writer|title=World Exclusive: Denis Stoff Explains his Exit form Asking Alexandria and Teases New Music|url=https://www.rocksound.tv/features/read/world-exclusive-denis-stoff-explains-his-exit-from-asking-alexandria-teases|website=Rock Sound|date=6 December 2017 |access-date=9 December 2017}}</ref>
The band released their first studio material with Worsnop back in the band on 21 September 2017, the single
===
{{main|Like a House on Fire}}
On
The band announced their headline tour after two years along with [[Falling in Reverse]], [[Wage War]] and [[Hyro the Hero]], the tour is called 'Like A House On Fire World Tour'. It is intended to be a world tour.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.kerrang.com/the-news/asking-alexandria-announce-tour-with-falling-in-reverse-wage-war/|title=Asking Alexandria announce new Tour|date=4 February 2020|website=Kerrang!|access-date=19 February 2020}}</ref> On 11 February 2020, the band announced that a new single named "They Don't Want What We Want (And They Don't Care)" would premiere on [[Octane (Sirius XM)|Octane]] on 12 February.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://loudwire.com/asking-alexandria-they-dont-want-what-we-want/|title=Asking Alexandria Unveil New Song 'They Don't Want What We Want'|publisher=[[Loudwire]]|access-date=5 March 2020|date=13 February 2020}}</ref>
On 4 March, the band announced their upcoming sixth studio album titled ''[[Like a House on Fire]]'' set for release on 15 May 2020. At the same day, the band released the third single of the album titled "Antisocialist" and its corresponding music video.<ref name="loudwire">{{cite web|url=https://loudwire.com/asking-alexandria-reveal-antisocialist-song-announce-like-a-house-on-fire-album/|title=Asking Alexandria Reveal 'Antisocialist' Song, Announce 'Like a House on Fire' Album|publisher=[[Loudwire]]|access-date=5 March 2020|date=4 March 2020}}</ref> On 15 April, the band released the fourth single "Down to Hell" alongside an accompanying lyric video.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://wallofsoundau.com/2020/04/15/asking-alexandria-release-new-single-down-to-hell/|title=Asking Alexandria Release New Single 'Down To Hell'|publisher=Wall of Sound|access-date=15 April 2020|date=15 April 2020}}</ref> On 11 May, four days before the album release, the band released their fifth single "House on Fire".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.kerrang.com/the-news/asking-alexandria-unleash-new-song-and-lockdown-video-house-on-fire/|title=Asking Alexandria Unleash New Song And Lockdown Video, House On Fire|date=11 May 2020|website=[[Kerrang!]]|access-date=11 May 2020}}</ref>
=== ''See What's on the Inside'' (2021–2023) ===
{{main|See What's on the Inside}}
On 7 June 2021, the band announced that they signed to [[Better Noise Music]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Jack|last=Rogers|url=https://www.rocksound.tv/news/read/asking-alexandria-have-announced-that-they-have-signed-to-better-noise-musi|title=Asking Alexandria Have Announced That They Have Signed To Better Noise Music|publisher=[[Rock Sound]]|access-date=28 June 2021|date=8 June 2021|archive-date=29 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210629032602/https://www.rocksound.tv/news/read/asking-alexandria-have-announced-that-they-have-signed-to-better-noise-musi|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Zach|last=Redrup|url=https://www.deadpress.co.uk/news-asking-alexandria-sign-uk-deal-with-better-noise-music/|title=News: Asking Alexandria sign UK deal with Better Noise Music!|publisher=Dead Press!|access-date=28 June 2021|date=9 June 2021|archive-date=1 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210701174753/https://www.deadpress.co.uk/news-asking-alexandria-sign-uk-deal-with-better-noise-music/|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 20 August, the band surprise released a brand new single "Alone Again" from their seventh studio album, ''[[See What's on the Inside]]'', which was released on 1 October 2021. At the same time, the band revealed the album cover and the track list. Guitarist [[Ben Bruce]] commented about the track: "'Alone Again' and the rest of this album is the result of us reconnecting and falling back in love with why we started this band in the first place. No frills or cheap tricks, just the five of us playing our instruments as hard and as loud as we can!"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://loudwire.com/asking-alexandria-alone-again-lyrics-video-see-whats-on-the-inside-album/|title=Asking Alexandria Drop 'Alone Again,' Announce New Album 'See What's on the Inside'|website=[[Loudwire]]|access-date=20 August 2021|date=20 August 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theprp.com/2021/08/19/news/asking-alexandria-detail-new-album-see-whats-on-the-inside-debut-alone-again/|title=Asking Alexandria Detail New Album "See What's On The Inside", Debut "Alone Again"|website=ThePRP|access-date=20 August 2021|date=19 August 2021}}</ref>
On 31 August, the band unveiled the official music video for "Alone Again".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theprp.com/2021/08/31/news/asking-alexandria-premiere-alone-again-music-video/|title=Asking Alexandria Premiere "Alone Again" Music Video|website=ThePRP|accessdate=29 September 2021|date=31 August 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://rocknloadmag.com/news/asking-alexandria-unveil-new-chilling-video-for-alone-again-music-video/|title=Asking Alexandria – Unveil New Chilling Video For "Alone Again" Music Video|website=Rock 'N' Load|accessdate=29 September 2021|date=31 August 2021|archive-date=28 June 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220628051210/https://rocknloadmag.com/news/asking-alexandria-unveil-new-chilling-video-for-alone-again-music-video/|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 23 September, one week before the album release, the band teased on their social media the song "Faded Out" which would be available on 1 October.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theprp.com/2021/09/23/news/asking-alexandria-tease-next-single-faded-out/|title=Asking Alexandria Tease Next Single "Faded Out"|website=ThePRP|accessdate=29 September 2021|date=23 September 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dailyadvent.com/news/605ebe11fced179f58e944c6b3367266-Asking-Alexandria-Tease-Next-Single-Faded-Out|title=Asking Alexandria Tease Next Single "Faded Out"|website=Opera News|accessdate=29 September 2021|date=24 September 2021|archive-date=18 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230318095426/https://www.dailyadvent.com/news/605ebe11fced179f58e944c6b3367266-Asking-Alexandria-Tease-Next-Single-Faded-Out|url-status=dead}}</ref> To promote the album, the band also announced that they will support [[A Day to Remember]]'s rescheduled "The Re-Entry Tour" along with Point North in September 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theprp.com/2021/08/02/news/a-day-to-remember-asking-alexandria-point-north-announce-fall-tour/|title=A Day To Remember, Asking Alexandria & Point North Announce Fall Tour|website=ThePRP|accessdate=29 September 2021|date=2 August 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.kerrang.com/the-news/a-day-to-remember-announce-huge-u-s-tour-with-asking-alexandria/|title=A Day To Remember announce huge U.S. tour with Asking Alexandria|work=[[Kerrang!]]|accessdate=29 September 2021|date=2 August 2021}}</ref> On 27 September, the group announced their headlining European/UK Tour 2022 to support the album.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theprp.com/2021/09/27/news/asking-alexandria-announce-european-uk-tour/|title=Asking Alexandria Announce European/UK Tour|website=ThePRP|accessdate=29 September 2021|date=27 September 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.kerrang.com/the-news/asking-alexandria-unveil-2022-see-whats-on-the-inside-tour-dates/|title=Asking Alexandria unveil 2022 See What's On The Inside tour dates|work=[[Kerrang!]]|accessdate=29 September 2021|date=27 September 2021}}</ref> On 1 October, in celebration of the album release, the band debuted the music video for the song "Never Gonna Learn".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theprp.com/2021/09/30/news/asking-alexandria-premiere-never-gonna-learn-music-video/|title=Asking Alexandria Premiere "Never Gonna Learn" Music Video|website=ThePRP|accessdate=2 October 2021|date=30 September 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://loudwire.com/asking-alexandria-never-gonna-learn-lyrics-video/|title=Asking Alexandria Release 'Never Gonna Learn' Performance Video|work=[[Loudwire]]|accessdate=2 October 2021|date=1 October 2021}}</ref> An EP for that single, ''Never Gonna Learn'', was released on 21 January 2022, containing two songs from ''See What's on the Inside'' and two new songs, including "New Devil" which features [[Maria Brink]] of [[In This Moment]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=DiVita|first=Joe|title=In This Moment's Maria Brink Guests on New Asking Alexandria Song|url=https://loudwire.com/asking-alexandria-new-devil-maria-brink-in-this-moment/|access-date=2022-01-21|website=Loudwire|date=21 January 2022 |language=en}}</ref> On 20 May 2022, the band released a new version of another song from ''See What's on the Inside'', "Faded Out", featuring [[Sharon den Adel]] of [[Within Temptation]] (credited as the band's name). This new version is scheduled to be on the soundtrack of the upcoming movie ''[[The Retaliators (film)|The Retaliators]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Asking Alexandria have released a new version of Faded Out featuring Within Temptation|url=https://www.rocksound.tv/news/read/asking-alexandria-have-released-a-new-version-of-faded-out-featuring-within|access-date=24 May 2022|date=20 May 2022|archive-date=3 June 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220603212437/https://www.rocksound.tv/news/read/asking-alexandria-have-released-a-new-version-of-faded-out-featuring-within|url-status=dead}}</ref>
=== ''Where Do We Go from Here?'' and Bruce's departure (2023–present) ===
{{main|Where Do We Go from Here? (Asking Alexandria album)}}
On 29 April 2023, Asking Alexandria released a video teaser for their new song "Dark Void", available on 12 May.<ref>{{Cite web|date=29 April 2023|title=Asking Alexandria Share Tease Of Their New Single "Dark Void"|url=https://www.theprp.com/2023/04/29/news/asking-alexandria-share-tease-of-their-new-single-dark-void/|access-date=22 July 2023|website=ThePRP|language=en-US}}</ref> On that day, the band officially unveiled the single and its corresponding music video.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Childers|first=Chad|date=12 May 2023|title=Asking Alexandria Drop Anthemic First New Song 'Dark Void' From Upcoming Fall 2023 Album|url=https://loudwire.com/asking-alexandria-dark-void-lyrics-video-fall-2023-album/|access-date=22 July 2023|website=[[Loudwire]]|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=James|last=Wilson-Taylor|url=https://rocksound.tv/news/asking-alexandria-dark-void-new-music|title=Asking Alexandria Return With New Single 'Dark Void'|work=[[Rock Sound]]|date=12 May 2023|access-date=7 July 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Ricky|last=Aarons|url=https://wallofsoundau.com/2023/05/12/asking-alexandria-weave-up-rock-ballad-breakdown-lovechild-dark-void/|title=Asking Alexandria Weave Up Rock-Ballad-Breakdown-Lovechild 'Dark Void'|work=Wall of Sound|date=12 May 2023|access-date=12 May 2023}}</ref> On 12 June, they revealed the title for their upcoming eighth studio album would be ''[[Where Do We Go from Here? (Asking Alexandria album)|Where Do We Go from Here?]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|date=12 June 2023|title=Asking Alexandria Reveal New Album Title|url=https://www.theprp.com/2023/06/12/news/asking-alexandria-reveal-new-album-title/|access-date=22 July 2023|website=ThePRP|language=en-US}}</ref>
On 16 June, the band premiered two singles "Psycho" and "Bad Blood" along with an accompanying music video for "Psycho".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/asking-alexandria-releases-two-new-songs-psycho-and-bad-blood|title=Asking Alexandria Releases Two New Songs, 'Psycho' And 'Bad Blood'|work=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=16 June 2023|access-date=7 July 2023}}</ref> On 7 July, they officially announced the album would be released on 25 August 2023 while also publishing the album cover and the track list.<ref>{{cite web|first=Teddy|last=Coward|url=https://rocksound.tv/news/asking-alexandria-announce-new-album-where-do-we-go-from-here|title=Asking Alexandria Announce New Album 'Where Do We Go From Here?'|work=[[Rock Sound]]|date=7 July 2023|access-date=7 July 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=7 July 2023|title=Asking Alexandria details new 'Where Do We Go from Here?' album|url=https://digital.abcaudio.com/news/asking-alexandria-details-new-where-do-we-go-here-album|access-date=22 July 2023|website=[[ABC Audio]]}}</ref> The music video for "Let Go" was released 25 August 2023, coinciding with the album release.<ref>{{Cite web|date=24 August 2023|title=Asking Alexandria Release "Let Go" Music Video|url=https://www.theprp.com/2023/08/24/news/asking-alexandria-release-let-go-music-video/|access-date=26 August 2023|website=ThePRP|language=en-US}}</ref>
On 19 January 2024, Ben Bruce announced on Instagram that he was stepping away from Asking Alexandria to spend more time with his family.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://metalinjection.net/news/breakups/founding-asking-alexandria-guitarist-ben-bruce-leaves-the-band|title=Founding ASKING ALEXANDRIA Guitarist BEN BRUCE Leaves The Band|magazine=Metal Injection|access-date=20 January 2024|date=19 January 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[Loudwire]]|url=https://loudwire.com/ben-bruce-leaves-asking-alexandria-statement/|title=Asking Alexandria Founder Ben Bruce Announces Exit From Band in New Statement|date=20 January 2024|accessdate=20 January 2024}}</ref> With Bruce's departure, there are no original members left in the band.
On 16 August, 2024, it was announced the band would be supporting [[Falling in Reverse]] on select UK dates of their [[Popular MonsTOUR II: World Domination|European tour]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.stereoboard.com/content/view/244755/9 |title=Falling In Reverse Add Extra UK And Ireland Shows To The Popular MonsTOUR II: World Domination |author=<!--Not stated--> |date=August 16, 2024 |website=stereoboard.com |publisher=Stereoboard |access-date=August 19, 2024}}</ref>
==Musical style==
The band's music has mostly been described as [[metalcore]],<ref>{{cite web|
=== Lyrical style ===
Ben Bruce has expressed the feeling that the band's lyrical style before ''Reckless
=== Influences ===
Their first album were influenced by bands such as [[The Devil Wears Prada (band)|The Devil Wears Prada]], [[Vanna (band)|Vanna]], [[Burden of a Day]] and [[Bring Me the Horizon]].
Lead guitarrist Ben Bruce also cited [[Gary Moore]], [[Michael Jackson]], [[Iron Maiden]], [[Metallica]], [[Bullet for My Valentine]], [[The Offspring]], [[Blink-182]] and British rock such as [[Oasis (band)|Oasis]] or [[Coldplay]] as influences.<ref>{{Cite web |author1=Amit Sharma |date=2016-06-01 |title=Asking Alexandria's Ben Bruce: the 10 records that changed my life |url=https://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/asking-alexandrias-ben-bruce-the-10-records-that-changed-my-life-638650 |access-date=2023-10-14 |website=MusicRadar |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Henderson |first=Jeremy |title=Heavy Metalcore |url=https://www.styleweekly.com/richmond/heavy-metalcore/Content?oid=1373463 |access-date=2023-10-14 |website=Style Weekly |date=4 August 2010 |language=en}}</ref>
All of the band's members have expressed their passion for 1980s rock music, and demonstrated it with releases such as the ''[[Life Gone Wild]]'' EP featuring covers of two [[Skid Row (American band)|Skid Row]] songs or the ''[[Under the Influence: A Tribute to the Legends of Hard Rock]]'' EP featuring covers of songs by bands such as [[Journey (band)|Journey]], [[Mötley Crüe]], [[Whitesnake]] and [[Def Leppard]].
Vocalist Danny Worsnop said that [[Aerosmith]] are his "all time biggest inspiration"<ref>{{Cite web |last=wookubus |date=2013-03-11 |title=Asking Alexandria Vocalist Danny Worsnop Says Aerosmith Are His "All Time Biggest Inspiration" |url=https://www.theprp.com/2013/03/11/news/asking-alexandria-vocalist-danny-worsnop-says-aerosmith-are-his-all-time-biggest-inspiration/ |access-date=2023-10-14 |website=Theprp.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
Their third studio album ''From Death to Destiny'' is heavily influenced by such bands.<ref name="Life Gone Wild release">{{cite web|last1=Karen|first1=Tim|title=Asking Alexandria to release "Life Gone Wild" EP/DVD in December|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/asking_alexandria_to_release_life_gone_wild_ep_dvd_in_december|website=AltPress.com|publisher=AltPress|access-date=20 March 2015}}</ref><ref name="AA Under the Influence promo">{{cite web|title=Get an Exclusive Asking Alexandria EP!|url=http://www.revolvermag.com/news/askingalexandria.html|website=Revolver.com|publisher=Revolver Mag|access-date=30 March 2015}}</ref><ref name="Bruce interview Loudwire 2013">{{cite web|last1=Bowar|first1=Chad|title=Asking Alexandria's Ben Bruce talks 'From Death To Destiny,' love of 80's hard rock + more|url=http://loudwire.com/asking-alexandria-ben-bruce-from-death-to-destiny-more/|website=Loudwire.com|date=9 August 2013 |publisher=Loudwire|access-date=20 March 2015}}</ref> Some of their favorite artists include [[Guns N' Roses]], [[Metallica]], [[Mötley Crüe]], [[Sebastian Bach]], [[Skid Row (American band)|Skid Row]] and [[Van Halen]], but they also take influence from modern bands such as [[Slipknot (band)|Slipknot]] and [[Avenged Sevenfold]].<ref name="Guns & Roses comment 2012">{{cite web|last1=Yancey|first1=Bryne|title=Members of Escape The Fate, Asking Alexandria and more comment on Guns N' Roses|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/members_of_escape_the_fate_asking_alexandria_and_more_comment_on_guns_n_ros|website=AltPress.com|publisher=AltPress|access-date=20 March 2015}}</ref><ref name="Revolver 2013 anticipated albums">{{cite web|last1=Chichester|first1=Sammi|title=2013 Preview: The Most Anticipated Albums of the Year|url=http://www.revolvermag.com/news/2013-preview-the-most-anticipated-albums-of-the-year.html|website=Revolvermag.com|publisher=Revolver|access-date=20 March 2015}}</ref><ref name="AA with SB 2011">{{cite web|last1=Sciarretto|first1=Amy|title=Footage of Sebastian Bach Rehearsing With Asking Alexandria|url=http://loudwire.com/sebastian-bach-rehearsing-asking-alexandria/|website=Loudwire.com|date=30 October 2011 |publisher=Loudwire|access-date=20 March 2015}}</ref><ref name="AA perform GNR songs">{{cite web|last1=Wiederhorn|first1=Jon|title=Asking Alexandria to Play Guns N' Roses Classics With Steven Adler at Halloween Show|url=http://loudwire.com/asking-alexandria-guns-n-roses-classics-steven-adler-halloween-show/|website=Loudwire.com|date=18 October 2011 |publisher=Loudwire|access-date=20 March 2015}}</ref><ref name="Loudwire Ben Bruce 2014 interview">{{cite web|last1=Jackie|first1=Full Metal|title=Asking Alexandria's Ben Bruce on New Album Plans, His Own Record Label + More|url=http://loudwire.com/asking-alexandria-ben-bruce-new-album-plans-his-own-record-label-more/|website=Loudwire.com|date=24 September 2014 |publisher=Loudwire|access-date=20 March 2015}}</ref>
==Band members==
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File:Asking Alexandria - Rock am Ring 2018-4441.jpg|Singer Danny Worsnop
File:Asking Alexandria - Rock am Ring 2018-4468.jpg|Guitarist Cameron Liddell
File:Asking Alexandria - Rock am Ring 2018-4398.jpg|Bassist Sam Bettley
File:Asking Alexandria - Rock am Ring 2018-4483.jpg|Drummer James Cassells
</gallery>
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'''Current members'''
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* Sam Bettley – bass {{small|(2009–present)}}
* [[Danny Worsnop]] – lead vocals {{small|(2008–2015
'''Current touring musicians'''
* Paul Bartolome – guitars, backing vocals {{small|(2023–present)}}
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'''Former members'''
* James Murray – lead vocals {{small|(2006–2008)}}
* Robin Everett – rhythm guitar {{small|(2006–2008)}}
* Lucas Brown – bass {{small|(2006–2008)}}
* Hitesh Gandhi – drums {{small|(2006–2008)}}
* Ryan Binns – keyboards, programming {{small|(2008)}}
* [[Joe Lancaster (musician)|Joe Lancaster]] – bass {{small|(2008–2009)}}
* [[Denis Stoff]] – lead vocals {{small|(2015–2016)}}
* [[Ben Bruce]] – lead guitar, backing vocals {{small|(2006–2024)}}; keyboards, programming {{small|(2006–2008, 2008–2012)}}
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==Discography==
{{Main|Asking Alexandria discography}}
'''Studio albums'''
* ''The Irony of Your Perfection'' (2007)
*''[[Stand Up and Scream]]'' (2009)
*''[[Reckless & Relentless]]'' (2011)
*''[[From Death to Destiny]]'' (2013)
*''[[The Black (Asking Alexandria album)|The Black]]'' (2016)
*''[[Asking Alexandria (album)|Asking Alexandria]]'' (2017)
*''[[Like a House on Fire]]'' (2020)
*''[[See What's on the Inside]]'' (2021)
*''[[Where Do We Go from Here? (Asking Alexandria album)|Where Do We Go from Here?]]'' (2023)
==Awards==
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! Year !! Award !! Category !! Nominated work !! Result !! Ref.
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| 2011 || [[Kerrang! Awards]] || Best British Newcomer || Asking Alexandria || {{won}} || <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kerrang.com/blog/2011/06/the_kerrang_awards_2011_fuelle_1.html |title=The Kerrang! Awards 2011 Fuelled By Relentless Energy Drink|publisher=Kerrang!|date= 9 June 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120712223025/http://www.kerrang.com/blog/2011/06/the_kerrang_awards_2011_fuelle_1.html |access-date= 27 February 2024|archive-date=12 July 2012 }}</ref>
|-
|rowspan="5"| 2012 || Independent Music Awards || Best Metal/Hardcore Album || ''Reckless & Relentless'' || {{won}} || rowspan="1"|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.independentmusicawards.com/ima/2012/11th-annual-independent-music-awards-winners-announced/ |title=11th Annual Independent Music Awards Winners Announced!|publisher=Independent Music Awards|date= 2 May 2012|access-date= 4 September 2013}}</ref>
|-
|rowspan="4"| Kerrang! Awards || Best British Band ||rowspan="2"| Asking Alexandria || {{nom}} || rowspan="3"|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kerrang.com/blog/2012/05/and_the_nominees_are_2.html |title=And the nominees are...|publisher=Kerrang!|date= 2 May 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120510023850/http://www.kerrang.com/blog/2012/05/and_the_nominees_are_2.html |access-date= 27 February 2024|archive-date=10 May 2012 }}</ref>
|-
| Best Live Band || {{nom}}
|-
| Tweeter of the Year || Danny Worsnop || {{nom}}
|-
| Hottest Male || Ben Bruce || {{won}} || <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kerrang.com/blog/2012/06/the_kerrang_awards_fuelled_by_1.html |title=The Kerrang! Awards Fuelled By Relentless Energy Drink 2012 - The Winners!|publisher=Kerrang!|date= 7 June 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120610013044/http://www.kerrang.com/blog/2012/06/the_kerrang_awards_fuelled_by_1.html |access-date= 27 February 2024|archive-date=10 June 2012 }}</ref>
|-
|rowspan="3"| 2013 ||rowspan="2"| Kerrang! Awards || Best British Band || Asking Alexandria || {{nom}} || <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.stereoboard.com/content/view/178884/9 |title=Nominations Revealed For 2013 Relentless Kerrang! Awards|publisher=Stereoboard.com|date= 9 May 2013|access-date= 27 February 2024}}</ref>
|-
| Hottest Male || Ben Bruce || {{won}} || <ref>{{cite web|url=https://planetradio.co.uk/kerrang/entertainment/music/relentless-kerrang-awards-2013-winners/ |title=Relentless Kerrang! Awards 2013 – The Winners!|publisher=Planet Radio|date= 14 June 2013|access-date= 27 February 2024}}</ref>
|-
| [[Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards]] || Breakthrough Artist || Asking Alexandria || {{won}} || <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theprp.com/2013/06/17/news/winners-annnounced-for-metal-hammers-2013-golden-gods-awards/ |title=Winners Announced For Metal Hammer's 2013 'Golden Gods Awards'|publisher=THEPRP|date= 17 June 2013|access-date= 27 February 2024}}</ref>
|-
|rowspan="4"| 2014 ||rowspan="2"| Kerrang! Awards || Best British Band || Asking Alexandria || {{nom}} || rowspan="2"|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://planetradio.co.uk/kerrang/entertainment/music/relentless-kerrang-awards-2014-nominations-revealed-2/ |title=Relentless Kerrang! Awards 2014 Nominations Revealed!|publisher=Planet Radio|date= 7 May 2014|access-date= 27 February 2024}}</ref>
|-
| Hottest Male || Ben Bruce || {{nom}}
|-
|rowspan="2"| [[Alternative Press Music Awards]] || Best Live Band || rowspan="2"| Asking Alexandria || {{nom}} || rowspan="2"|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2014/07/gibson_alternative_press_music.html?ampredir |title=Gibson Alternative Press Music Awards nominees|publisher=Advance Local|date= 18 July 2014|access-date= 27 February 2024}}</ref>
|-
| Best International Band || {{nom}}
|-
|rowspan="2"| 2015 || Kerrang! Awards || Best Fanbase || Asking Alexandria || {{nom}} || <ref>{{cite web|url=https://planetradio.co.uk/hallam/entertainment/celebrity/relentless-kerrang-awards-2015-nominations-revealed/ |title=Relentless Kerrang! Awards 2015 Nominations Revealed!|publisher=Planet Radio|date= 6 May 2015|access-date= 27 February 2024}}</ref>
|-
| Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards || Dimebag Darrell Shredder Award || Ben Bruce || {{nom}} || <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theprp.com/2015/03/25/news/nominees-revealed-for-metal-hammers-2015-golden-gods-awards/ |title=Nominees Revealed For Metal Hammer's 2015 'Golden Gods Awards'|publisher=THEPRP|date= 25 March 2015|access-date= 27 February 2024}}</ref>
|-
|rowspan="3"| 2016 ||rowspan="2"| Kerrang! Awards || Best Album || ''The Black'' || {{nom}} || <ref>{{cite web|url=https://planetradio.co.uk/kerrang/entertainment/music/voting-open-kerrang-awards-2016/ |title=Voting is open for the Kerrang! Awards 2016!!|publisher=Planet Radio|date= 4 May 2016|access-date= 27 February 2024}}</ref>
|-
| Best British Band || Asking Alexandria || {{won}} || <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kerrang.com/43773/kerrang-awards-2016-the-winners/ |title=KERRANG! AWARDS 2016: THE WINNERS!|publisher=Kerrang!|date= 9 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160609204645/http://www.kerrang.com/43773/kerrang-awards-2016-the-winners/ |access-date= 27 February 2024|archive-date=9 June 2016 }}</ref>
|-
| Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards || Best UK Band || Asking Alexandria || {{won}} || <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.prsformusic.com/m-magazine/news/metal-hammer-golden-god-awards-2016-winners-announced |title=The Metal Hammer Golden God Awards 2016 winners announced|publisher=PRS for Music|date= 14 June 2016|access-date= 27 February 2024}}</ref>
|-
| 2017 || Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards || Dimebag Darrell Shredder Award || Ben Bruce || {{nom}} || <ref>{{cite web|url=https://metalinjection.net/news/2017-metal-hammer-golden-gods-nominees-include-neurosis-code-orange-opeth |title=2017 Metal Hammer Golden Gods Nominees Include NEUROSIS, CODE ORANGE & OPETH|publisher=Metal Injection|date= 5 April 2017|access-date= 27 February 2024}}</ref>
|-
| 2018 || Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards || Best British Band || Asking Alexandria || {{nom}} || <ref>{{cite web|url=https://metalinjection.net/news/metal-hammer-announces-nominees-for-golden-gods-awards-2018 |title=Metal Hammer Announces Nominees for Golden Gods Awards 2018|publisher=Metal Injection|date= 29 March 2018|access-date= 27 February 2024}}</ref>
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