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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
==History==
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[[Ben Bruce]], the band's lead guitarist and backing vocalist, originally formed the band in [[Dubai]], United Arab Emirates in 2006. The band's original line-up consisted of completely different members compared to that of the band's line-up from 2008 and released their debut EP, ''Tomorrow. Hope. Goodbye'' in 2006, followed by their self-released debut album titled ''The Irony of Your Perfection'' in 2007.<ref name="Asking Alexandria formation interview">{{cite web|last1=Wiederhorn|first1=Jon|title=Interview: Asking Alexandria|url=https://www.guitarworld.com/interview-asking-alexandria?page=0,1|website=Guitarworld.com|publisher=Guitar World|access-date=27 June 2014|page=2|quote=Realizing he would never achieve international recognition in Dubai, Bruce moved on his own to Nottingham, England, in 2008, and after searching the internet for musicians found guitarist Danny Worsnop.|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006073957/http://www.guitarworld.com/interview-asking-alexandria?page=0,1|archive-date=6 October 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> After realizing he would not be able to achieve international success in Dubai, he moved back to [[Nottingham]], England in 2008 and reassembled the band with new members from the local area, including lead singer [[Danny Worsnop]], whom he had moved into his flat apartment in [[York]].<ref name="Band name meaning and roots">{{cite web|title=Interview with ben Bruce of Asking Alexandria|url=http://www.independentphilly.com/interview-with-ben-bruce-of-asking-alexandria/|website=Independentphilly.com|publisher=Independent Philly|access-date=27 June 2014}}</ref>
The band became a six-piece after recruiting Ryan Binns on [[synthesizer]]s, James Cassells on [[drums]], Joe Lancaster on [[bass guitar|bass]] and Cameron Liddell on [[rhythm guitar]].<ref name="Members and album">{{cite web|title=Biography: Asking Alexandria|url=https://www.guitarworld.com/biography-asking-alexandria|website=Guitarworld.com|publisher=Guitarworld|access-date=28 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129223559/http://www.guitarworld.com/biography-asking-alexandria|archive-date=29 November 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> Later that year, Binns decided to leave the band. In January 2009, Lancaster also decided to leave and was replaced with Sam Bettley.<ref name="Members and album"/> Lancaster later joined the metalcore band [[With One Last Breath]].<ref name="Joe Lancaster joins With One Last Breath">{{cite web|last1=Sciarretto|first1=Amy|title=The UK's With One Last Breath Want to Make It in America|url=http://noisecreep.com/the-uks-with-one-last-breath-want-to-make-it-america-labels/|website=Noisecreep.com|date=21 March 2011 |publisher=Noise Creep|access-date=1 September 2014}}</ref>
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" />
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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 version|covers]] while the DVD provides video footage of the band themselves.<ref name="Life Gone Wild EP">{{cite web|last1=Karan|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=31 August 2014}}</ref> The band also announced that they would release a remix album titled ''Stepped Up and Scratched'' and was initially announced as the remix version of their debut and would be released in January 2011,<ref name="Remix album announcement">{{cite web|last1=Karan|first1=Tim|title=Asking Alexandria remix album set for January release|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/asking_alexandria_remix_album_set_for_january_release|website=Alternative Press|access-date=31 August 2014}}</ref> however was later announced to be released in November instead and would contain remixes of songs from their to be released second album.<ref name="Remix album delayed">{{cite web|last1=Le Miere|first1=Jason|title=Asking Alexandria Reveal Remix Album Details, Announce Tour Dates|url=http://www.revolvermag.com/news/asking-alexandria-reveal-remix-album-details-announce-tour-dates.html|website=Revolvermag.com|publisher=Revolver|access-date=31 August 2014}}</ref> Their third album, titled ''Reckless & Relentless'' was released 4 April 2011.<ref name="Reckless and Relentless release">{{cite web|title=Asking Alexandria - Reckless and Relentless|url=http://www.rocksound.tv/reviews/read/asking-alexandria-reckless-and-relentless|website=Rocksound.com|publisher=Rocksound|access-date=31 August 2014}}</ref> This time, the album did chart in the UK, peaking at 7 on the [[UK Rock Chart]], and also charted in Australia at 30 on the [[Australian Albums Chart]].<ref name="Reckless & Relentless UK chart">{{cite web|title=2011 Top 40 Rock & Metal Albums Archive 16th April 2011|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/rock-and-metal-albums-chart/20110410/112/|website=[[Official Charts Company]]|access-date=31 August 2014}}</ref><ref name="Aus Reckless & Relentless chart">{{cite web|title=Asking Alexandria – Reckless & Relentless (Album)|url=http://australian-charts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Asking+Alexandria&titel=Reckless+%26+Relentless&cat=a|website=Australian-charts.com|publisher=Australian-charts|access-date=31 August 2014}}</ref> The band also released a cover of [[Akon]]'s song "[[Right Now (Na Na Na)]]" for the ''[[Punk Goes...]]'' compilation series, specifically for the album [[Punk Goes Pop 3]].<ref name="Punk goes Pop 3">{{cite web|last1=Karan|first1=Tim|title=The Ready Set, Mayday Parade, 12 more revealed on Punk Goes Pop Vol. 3|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_ready_set_mayday_parade_12_more_revealed_on_punk_goes_pop_vol._3/|website=Altpress.com|publisher=Altpress|access-date=31 August 2014}}</ref>
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|access-date=31 August 2014}}</ref> In April and May, the band headlined in the UK with support acts [[Of Mice & Men (band)|Of Mice & Men]] and [[Chelsea Grin]].<ref name="UK Tour April + May">{{cite web|last1=Ableson|first1=Jon|title=Of Mice And Men Confirmed For Asking Alexandria UK Tour|url=http://www.alterthepress.com/2011/01/of-mice-and-men-confirmed-for-asking.html|website=Alterthepress.com|publisher=Alter The Press|access-date=31 August 2014}}</ref> Also in April comedian [[Charlie Sheen]] had offered the band a spot on his 'My Violent Torpedo of Truth' tour across the US however the band had to turn it down due to their touring schedule at the time, but expressed their flattery and admitted to being fans of Sheen.<ref name="Charlie Sheen offer 2011">{{cite web|title=Charlie Sheen offers Asking Alexandria slot on his US tour - video|url=https://www.nme.com/news/asking-alexandria/56129|website=Nme.com|publisher=NME|access-date=1 September 2014}}</ref> The group was also the headliner for the [[Warped Tour|Vans Warped Tour 2011]] in July.<ref name="2011 Warped Tour">{{cite web|title=Photos: 2011 Warped Tour|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/pictures/photos-2011-warped-tour-20110705/asking-alexandria-0424476|website=Rollingstone.com|date=5 July 2011|publisher=Rolling Stone|access-date=31 August 2014}}</ref> The band co-headlined a toured with [[rap rock]] band [[Hollywood Undead]] throughout November across America, dubbed the World War III tour.<ref name="WWIII tour">{{cite web|last1=Robinson|first1=Joe|title=Asking Alexandria, Hollywood Undead Team Up for Fall 2011 Tour|url=http://loudwire.com/asking-alexandria-hollywood-undead-fall-2011-tour/|website=Loudwire.com|date=7 September 2011 |publisher=Loudwire|access-date=31 August 2014}}</ref> After their tour both bands supported [[Avenged Sevenfold]] during their headline arena tour throughout the remainder of November to mid December.<ref name="Avenged Sevenfold 2011">{{cite web|last1=Kaufman|first1=Spencer|title=Avenged Sevenfold to headline 2011 Arena tour|url=http://loudwire.com/avenged-sevenfold-headline-2011-arena-tour/|website=loudwire.com|date=16 September 2011 |publisher=loudwire|access-date=31 August 2014}}</ref>
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|access-date=14 December 2014}}</ref> In March the band participated in Dallas' 'South By So What?!' festival and later toured with support acts [[Trivium (band)|Trivium]], [[Dir En Grey]], [[I See Stars]], [[Motionless in White]] and [[the Amity Affliction]] throughout North America from early March to early April, naming the tour 'Still Reckless'.<ref name="South By So What 2012">{{cite web|last1=Yancey|first1=Bryne|title=Watch Danny Worsnop's (Asking Alexandria) stage banter from South By So What?!|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/watch_danny_worsnops_asking_alexandria_stage_banter_from_south_by_so_what|website=Altpress.com|date=19 March 2012|publisher=Altpress|access-date=14 December 2014}}</ref><ref name="2012 Still Reckless tour">{{cite web|last1=Hart|first1=Josh|title=Asking Alexandria Announce "Still Reckless" Tour with Trivium, Dir En Grey|url=https://www.guitarworld.com/asking-alexandria-announce-still-reckless-tour-trivium-dir-en-grey|website=Guitarworld.com|publisher=Guitar World|access-date=14 December 2014}}</ref>
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|access-date=14 December 2014}}</ref> Later the same month, the band offered a free download for their new song titled "Run Free" and was said to be from their third album that had yet to be announced.<ref name="Run Free download 2012">{{cite web|author=Wookubus|title=Asking Alexandria Offer Download Of New Track "Run Free"|url=http://www.theprp.com/2012/08/13/news/asking-alexandria-offer-download-of-new-track-run-free/|website=Theprp.com|date=13 August 2012|publisher=The PRP|access-date=14 December 2014}}</ref> A month later, when asked about the sound of the third album, Ben Bruce explained that the band had matured and in order to excel in their career they will be recording and releasing radio friendly singles, however this will not result in the sound of the overall album as he describes the rest of the album to be "balls-to-the-wall kind of stuff", adding that it would be released in 2013.<ref name="Billboard interview 2012 regarding third album">{{cite magazine|last1=Graff|first1=Gary|title=The follow-up to 2011's "Reckless & Relentless" is being finished up and is due out in 2013.|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/474518/asking-alexandrias-next-album-will-be-radio-friendly-but-balls-to-the-wall|magazine=Billboard|date=23 October 2012|publisher=Billboard|access-date=14 December 2014}}</ref>
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|access-date=14 December 2014}}</ref> Also in November, the band performed at [[Metalfest]] California along the likes of [[Killswitch Engage]], As I Lay Dying and [[Black Veil Brides]].<ref name="California Metalfest 2012">{{cite web|last1=Hartmann|first1=Graham|title=Killswitch Engage, Asking Alexandria, As I Lay Dying, Black Veil Brides + More to Rock 2012 California Metalfest|url=http://loudwire.com/killswitch-engage-asking-alexandria-as-i-lay-dying-black-veil-brides-more-to-rock-2012-california-metalfest/|website=Loudwire.com|date=6 September 2012 |publisher=Loudwire|access-date=14 December 2014}}</ref> On 30 November, the band released an EP exclusively through ''Revolver Magazine'' for free via subscription, containing covers of 80's rock bands including; [[Whitesnake]], [[Journey (band)|Journey]], [[Def Leppard]] and Mötley Crüe, along with their song Run Free released earlier that year.<ref name="Under The Influence: A Tribute To The Legends of Hard Rock">{{cite web|author=Emoneill|title=Get an Exclusive Asking Alexandria EP!|url=http://www.revolvermag.com/news/askingalexandria.html|website=Revolvermag.com|publisher=Revolver|access-date=14 December 2014}}</ref>
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 Don't Let Singer's Torn Vocal Cord Stop New York Gig With As I Lay Dying|url=http://loudwire.com/asking-alexandria-singer-torn-vocal-cord-new-york-gig-as-i-lay-dying-more/|website=Loudwire.com|date=11 December 2012 |publisher=Loudwire|access-date=14 December 2014}}</ref> Despite the injury the singer later performed at the memorial concert for Suicide Silence's Mitch Lucker in order to raise money for his now fatherless daughter.<ref name="Mitch Lucker memorial concert">{{cite web|last1=Downey|first1=Ryan|title=Live Recap: Suicide Silence Mitch Lucker Memorial Benefit Concert|url=http://www.altpress.com/features/entry/concert_recap_mitch_lucker_memorial_show|website=Altpress.com|date=22 December 2012|publisher=Altpress|access-date=14 December 2014}}</ref>
=== ''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 Alexandria's Danny Worsnop Offers Video Update on Torn Vocal Cords|url=http://loudwire.com/asking-alexandria-danny-worsnop-video-update-torn-vocal-cords/|website=Loudwire.com|date=8 January 2013 |publisher=Loudwire|access-date=14 December 2014}}</ref> In January, they performed a short headline tour across the UK with support acts [[Motionless in White]] and [[Betraying the Martyrs]].<ref name="Jan 2013 tour">{{cite web|title=Asking Alexandria announce 2013 tour supports|url=http://www.rocksound.tv/news/read/asking-alexandria-announce-2013-tour-supports|website=Rocksound.tv|publisher=Rocksound|access-date=14 December 2014}}</ref> In late March, the band released the first song of their third album titled "The Death of Me", and announced that the album will be released later that year in Summer.<ref name="The Death of Me release 2013">{{cite web|title=Asking Alexandria Premiere New Song, "The Death of Me"|url=http://www.revolvermag.com/news/asking-alexandria-premiere-new-song-the-death-of-me.html|website=Revolvermag.com|publisher=Revolver|access-date=14 December 2014}}</ref> The official release date was later revealed to be 6 August with the album title, ''[[From Death to Destiny]]''.<ref name="From Death to Destiny album release 6 August">{{cite web|last1=Childers|first1=Chad|title=Asking Alexandria Set August Release Date for New Album|url=http://loudwire.com/asking-alexandria-august-release-date-new-album/|website=Loudwire.com|date=22 May 2013 |publisher=Loudwire|access-date=14 December 2014}}</ref>
[[File:Asking Alexandria-10.jpg|thumb|Asking Alexandria at [[Full Force (music festival)|With Full Force]] 2013]]
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The band toured across America in April and June with [[Whitechapel (band)|Whitechapel]], [[Motionless in White]], [[Chimaira]] and [[I Killed the Prom Queen]], dubbing the tour 'Don't Pray for Us'.<ref name="Don't Pray For Us tour 2013">{{cite web|last1=Common|first1=Tyler|title=Asking Alexandria announce "Don't Pray For Us" tour with Whitechapel, Motionless In White and more|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/asking_alexandria_announce_dont_pray_for_us_tour_with_whitechapel_motionles|website=Altpress.com|publisher=Altpress|access-date=14 December 2014}}</ref> Also in April the band partook in the [[Rocklahoma]] festival.<ref name="Rocklahoma 2013">{{cite web|title=Rocklahoma 2013 Daily Lineup Announced|url=http://www.revolvermag.com/news/rocklahoma-2013-daily-lineup-announced.html|website=Revolvermag.com|publisher=Revolver|access-date=14 December 2014}}</ref> The band also performed at [[Rock on the Range]] festival in mid May.<ref name="Rock on the Range 2013">{{cite web|title=Rock on the Range Announces 2013 Lineup|url=http://www.revolvermag.com/news/rock-on-the-range-announces-2013-lineup.html|website=Revolvermag.com|publisher=Revolver|access-date=14 December 2014}}</ref> The band later performed at Rock AM Ring in Germany, [[Download Festival|Download]] in England, [[Graspop Metal Meeting|Graspop]] in [[Belgium]] and also [[Full Force (music festival)|With Full Force]] in [[Australia]] in June.<ref name="Rock AM Ring 2013">{{cite web|last1=Kraus|first1=Brian|title=Watch Asking Alexandria perform at Rock AM Ring 2013|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/watch_asking_alexandria_perform_at_rock_am_ring_2013|website=Altpress.com|date=9 June 2013|publisher=Altpress|access-date=14 December 2014}}</ref><ref name="Download Festival 2013">{{cite web|last1=Bird|first1=Ashley|title=DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL 2013 PREVIEW: ASKING ALEXANDRIA|url=http://www.rocksound.tv/photos/view/download-festival-2011-live-and-loud-asking-alexandria|website=Rocksound.tv|publisher=Rocksound|access-date=14 December 2014}}</ref><ref name="Graspop 2013">{{cite web|last1=Kraus|first1=Brian|title=Watch Asking Alexandria's full set from a Belgian festival|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/watch_asking_alexandrias_full_set_from_a_belgian_festival|website=Altpress.com|date=29 June 2013|publisher=Altpress|access-date=14 December 2014}}</ref><ref name="With Full Force 2013">{{cite web|title=With Full Force: The Saturday with In Flames, Hellyeah and Sodom|url=http://www.metal-hammer.de/news/meldungen/article439060/with-full-force-der-samstag-mit-in-flames-hellyeah-und-sodom.html|website=Metal-hammer.de|publisher=MetalHammer|access-date=1 March 2015|language=de|date=30 June 2013}}</ref>
''From Death to Destiny'' was successfully released on 6 August, and became the band's highest-charting album to date and their label's highest first-week selling album, debuting at 5 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] and selling over 41,000 units.<ref name="Performance of The Death Of Me">{{cite web|last=Ouellette|first=Mary|title=Asking Alexandria's 'From Death to Destiny' Debuts at No. 5 on Billboard Top 200|url=http://loudwire.com/asking-alexandria-from-death-to-destiny-no-5-billboard-top-200/|work=Loudwire.com|date=15 August 2013 |publisher=Loudwire|access-date=15 February 2014}}</ref> In September the band participated in the annual [[Aftershock Festival]] and later toured with [[nu metal]] band [[Korn]] in America in September and October as a support act, along with [[Love and Death (band)|Love and Death]].<ref name="Aftershock 2013">{{cite web|last1=Whitt|first1=Cassie|title=A Day To Remember, Falling In Reverse, Asking Alexandria, more to play Monster Aftershock Festival|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/a_day_to_remember_falling_in_reverse_asking_alexandria_more_to_play_monster|website=Altpress.com|date=12 August 2013|publisher=Altpress|access-date=14 December 2014}}</ref><ref name="Tour with Korn in 2013">{{cite web|last=Hartmann|first=Graham|title=Korn Announce 2013 North American Tour Dates With Asking Alexandria + Love and Death|url=http://loudwire.com/korn-2013-north-american-tour-dates-asking-alexandria-love-and-death/|work=Loudwire.com|date=21 August 2013 |publisher=Loudwire|access-date=15 February 2014}}</ref> The band embarked on their own 'From Death to Destiny' tour in October after touring with Korn, featuring support acts [[All That Remains (band)|All That Remains]], [[Sevendust]] and [[Emmure]], across America.<ref name="Asking Alexandria's 'The Death Of Me' tour">{{cite web|last=Ouellette|first=Mary|title=Asking Alexandria To Launch 2013 U.S. Fall Tour With All That Remains, Sevendust, Emmure + More|url=http://loudwire.com/asking-alexandria-2013-u-s-fall-tour-all-that-remains-sevundust-emmure-more/|work=Loudwire.com|date=2 August 2013 |publisher=Loudwire|access-date=15 February 2014}}</ref>
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|access-date=14 December 2014}}</ref><ref name="Soundwave 2014">{{cite web|last1=Ouellette|first1=Mary|title=2014 Soundwave Festival Lineup Revealed: Avenged Sevenfold, Green Day, Alice in Chains + More|url=http://loudwire.com/2014-soundwave-festival-avenged-sevenfold-green-day-alice-in-chains-more/|website=Loudwire.com|date=23 August 2013 |publisher=Loudwire|access-date=1 March 2015}}</ref> In March 2014, the lead single from their debut album, "The Final Episode (Let's Change the Channel)" was certified gold by the [[Recording Industry Association of America|RIAA]].<ref name="Final Episode Gold cert">{{cite web|title=Asking Alexandria Show Off Their New Gold Record|url=http://www.theprp.com/2014/03/29/news/asking-alexandria-show-off-their-new-gold-record/|website=Theprp.com|date=29 March 2014|publisher=The PRP|access-date=14 December 2014}}</ref> Asking Alexandria was one of the main headlining bands in the annual [[Never Say Never Festival]] on 12 March, along with [[Bring Me the Horizon]] also headlining the festival.<ref name="Never Say Never festival 2014 lead acts">{{cite web|last=Childers|first=Chad|title=Bring Me the Horizon + Asking Alexandria Lead 2014 Never Say Never Festival|url=http://loudwire.com/bring-me-the-horizon-asking-alexandria-2014-never-say-never-festival/|work=Loudwire.com|date=30 January 2014 |publisher=Loudwire|access-date=15 February 2014}}</ref> They later embarked on another headlining tour in North America, dubbed as the 'Break Down The Walls' tour, starting in March and ending in April, with support acts [[August Burns Red]], [[We Came as Romans]], [[Crown the Empire]] and [[Born of Osiris]].<ref name="Break Down The Walls tour">{{cite web|last=Ouellette|first=Mary|title=Asking Alexandria Reveal North American 'Break Down The Walls' Headlining Tour Run|url=http://loudwire.com/asking-alexandria-reveal-north-american-break-down-the-walls-headlining-tour-run/|work=Loudwire.com|date=21 December 2013 |publisher=Loudwire|access-date=15 February 2014}}</ref> The band also performed in South Africa in May.<ref name="South Africa 2014">{{cite web|title=May 2014 in pictures|url=http://www.rocksound.tv/photos/view/may-2014-in-pictures-panic-larking-about-asking-alexandria-in-south-africa|website=Rocksound.tv|publisher=Rocksound|access-date=14 December 2014}}</ref>
In July, the band was announced as the nominees for ''[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]''{{'}} first Music Awards, nominated for Best Live Band and Best International Band and also performed at the ceremony itself, covering [[Duran Duran]]'s "[[Hungry Like the Wolf]]" featuring guest vocals from [[Jonathan Davis]].<ref name="Altpress Awards nominations 2014">{{cite web|title=Announcing the first AP Music Awards! Get all the details and vote for your favorite artists!|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/announcing_the_first_ap_music_awards|website=Altpress.com|date=24 April 2014|publisher=Altpress|access-date=14 December 2014}}</ref><ref name="Duran Duran live cover 2014">{{cite web|title=Asking Alexandria perform at the APMAs, joined by Korn's Jonathan Davis|url=http://www.altpress.com/aptv/video/asking_alexandria_perform_at_the_apmas_joined_by_korns_jonathan_davis|website=Altpress.com|date=23 July 2014|publisher=Altpress|access-date=14 December 2014}}</ref> On 15 December 2014, the band released their first official live DVD titled ''[[Live from Brixton and Beyond]]'' which features the bands sold-out London show at the [[Brixton Academy|O2 Academy Brixton]], as well as behind-the-scenes and backstage footage from the performance, it also includes the unseen Reckless Halloween performance at The Wiltern in Los Angeles, all of the band's music videos and the 'Through Sin and Self-Destruction' short film.<ref name="Live From Brixton And Beyond DVD announcement">{{cite web|last1=Carter|first1=Emily|title=Asking Alexandria announce live DVD|url=http://www.kerrang.com/25281/asking-alexandria-announce-live-dvd/|website=Kerrang.com|publisher=Kerrang!|access-date=14 December 2014}}</ref>
=== Departure of Worsnop and ''The Black'' (2015–2016) ===
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[[File:Asking Alexandria - Rock am Ring 2015-8929.jpg|thumb|upright|[[Denis Stoff]] was a part of Asking Alexandria from early 2015 until his departure in late 2016.]]
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!|access-date=23 January 2015}}</ref> Fans reacted to news in distress as they believe he was essential to the band's sound, while others were not surprised by his career move, some going as far to say he performs better with his new band We Are Harlot than he does with Asking Alexandria.<ref name="Reaction to Danny's departure">{{cite web|last1=Ritchie|first1=Andy|title=The internet reacts to Danny Worsnop quitting Asking Alexandria|url=http://www.rocksound.tv/features/read/the-internet-reacts-to-danny-worsnop-Quitting-asking-alexandria|website=Rocksound.tv|publisher=Rocksound|access-date=12 March 2015}}</ref> When Bruce was queried regarding his status with Worsnop he stated that he felt abandoned long before his departure since Worsnop's lost the care for screaming and heavier music since their release of their second album, and continued to say that he would not know if he could call him and Worsnop friends.<ref name="Ben Bruce 1570 Kerrang interview">{{cite news|last1=Lipovsky|first1=Andrew|title=Moment of Truth|url=http://www.kerrang.com/31895/k1570-naked-truth-asking-alexandria/|access-date=29 May 2015|work=Kerrang.com|agency=Kerrang!|issue=1570|publisher=Kerrang!|date=30 May 2015}}</ref>
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 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=9 March 2015}}</ref> He has also stated that they started writing material for the album while on tour in summer of 2014 and had written around 18 tracks, and estimates that it will be released between July and August 2015.<ref name="2015 album intentions">{{cite news|title=The 2015 Hotlist|url=http://www.kerrang.com/26790/k1550-2015-secrets-ultimate-preview/|access-date=16 March 2015|work=Kerrang!|agency=Kerrang!|issue=1550|date=7 January 2015}}</ref>
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|access-date = 27 May 2015|last = Carter}}</ref> Speculation regarding Stoff's involvement started shortly after Worsnop's departure due to similarities between Asking Alexandria and Make Me Famous (who were said to have been ripping off the band's sound); the fact that they were label mates would have made the transition easy for Stoff to make, and on his personal YouTube account he had covered multiple Asking Alexandria songs.<ref name="I Won't Give In Kerrang report"/><ref name="Denis Stoff speculation">{{cite web|last1=Crane|first1=Matt|title=Is this Asking Alexandria's new singer|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/is_this_asking_alexandrias_new_singer|website=Altpress.com|date=26 January 2015|publisher=Alternative Press|access-date=27 May 2015}}</ref> Bruce was asked if he considered anyone else for the role and he stated that "It has to be Denis" going on to praise his much greater vocal range and since he was inspired by Worsnop in the earlier stages of Asking Alexandria he can perform their songs live much better than Worsnop could, however when Stoff himself was asked how he would distinguish himself from him, he stated he would not make any comparison since he is a completely different person.<ref name="Ben Bruce 1570 Kerrang interview"/>
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[[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|access-date=13 May 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title = Asking Alexandria cancel first shows with Shaforostov|date = 27 May 2015|url = http://metalhammer.teamrock.com/news/2015-05-27/asking-alexandria-cancel-first-shows-with-shaforostov|access-date = 28 May 2015}}</ref> They have also been announced as one of the acts for the 2015 Rock Am Ring and Rock Im Park Festivals in Germany in early June.<ref name="rock am ring / rock im park festivals 2015">{{cite web|last1=Childers|first1=Chad|title=Foo Fighters + Slipknot to Headline Germany's 2015 Rock Am Ring + Rock Im Park Festivals|url=http://loudwire.com/foo-fighters-slipknot-germany-2015-rock-am-ring-rock-im-park-festivals/|website=Loudwire.com|date=3 October 2014 |publisher=Loudwire|access-date=14 December 2014}}</ref> The band also announced that they will be performing at the 2015 [[Warped Tour|Vans Warped Tour]].<ref name="2015 Warped Tour announcement">{{cite web|last1=Sharp|first1=Tyler|title=Danny Worsnop has left Asking Alexandria|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/danny_worsnop_has_left_asking_alexandria|website=AltPress.com|date=23 January 2015|publisher=AltPress|access-date=23 January 2015}}</ref>
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 and music video in November.<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1nS8fx1UIk |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/D1nS8fx1UIk |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title=ASKING ALEXANDRIA interview with Denis Stoff & Ben Bruce - www.pitcam.tv|date=19 October 2015|website=Youtube.com|access-date=24 May 2016|via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/asking_alexandria_reveal_release_timeline_for_new_album|title=Asking Alexandria reveal release timeline for new album|work=Alternative Press|date=19 October 2015|access-date=24 May 2016}}</ref> In late December it was revealed that the album's title was going to be ''[[The Black (Asking Alexandria album)|The Black]]'' and is expected to be released in March 2016, and will be supporting British metal band [[Bullet for My Valentine]] in North America from 2 February to 7 March, dubbed the British Invasion tour.<ref>{{cite web|title = Asking Alexandria Reveal 'The Black' Artwork + March Release|url = http://loudwire.com/asking-alexandria-the-black-new-album-march/|website = Loudwire| date=26 December 2015 |access-date = 2 January 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title = 2016 Guide to Rock + Metal Tours|url = http://loudwire.com/rock-metal-music-tours-guide/|website = Loudwire| date=12 November 2015 |access-date = 2 January 2016}}</ref>
=== Worsnop's return and self-titled fifth album (2016–2018)===
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[[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
The band released their first studio material with Worsnop back in the band on 21 September 2017, the single "[[Into the Fire (song by Asking Alexandria)|Into the Fire]]" which would be the lead single from their upcoming album. The band released a second single from the album, entitled "Where Did It Go?", on 25 October 2017. On 15 December 2017, the band released their [[Asking Alexandria (album)|self-titled fifth studio album]]. The album marked a significant stylistic shift from the band's earlier [[metalcore]] work, incorporating influences from a wide pool of genres including stadium rock.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://teamrock.com/review/2017-12-06/asking-alexandria-asking-alexandria-album-review|title=Asking Alexandria self-titled album review|work=Metal Hammer|date=6 December 2017}}</ref>
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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) ===
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=== Lyrical style ===
Ben Bruce has expressed the feeling that the band's lyrical style before ''Reckless & Relentless'' was immature. According to Bruce, the band wanted to move on from yelling out lyrics like "fuck" and "you stupid fucking whore" to a more mature style with more meaning.<ref name="Phoenix New Times March 2011">{{cite web|last1=Fossum|first1=Melissa|title=Asking Alexandria's Ben Bruce on Evergreen Terrace, Maturing as a Band, and Appealing to a Wider Fanbase|url=http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/uponsun/2011/03/asking_alexandrias_ben_bruce_o.php|website=blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com|publisher=Phoenix New Times|access-date=30 March 2015|archive-date=2 April 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402115433/http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/uponsun/2011/03/asking_alexandrias_ben_bruce_o.php|url-status=dead}}</ref> He stated that ''From Death to Destiny'' is lyrically their most mature album, no longer focusing on subjects such as drugs and women, and much more meaningful than their older lyrics.<ref name="Guitar World November 2013">{{cite web|last1=Bienstock|first1=Richard|title=Asking Alexandria's Ben Bruce: "It's Time for Us to Move Upward"|url=https://www.guitarworld.com/asking-alexandrias-ben-bruce-it-s-time-us-move-upward|website=Guitarworld.com|publisher=Guitar World|access-date=30 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141202033631/http://www.guitarworld.com/asking-alexandrias-ben-bruce-it-s-time-us-move-upward|archive-date=2 December 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> Danny Worsnop has claimed that the band's lyrics are never written before entering the studio and are always improvised during the recording of an album.<ref name="Improv lyrics">{{cite web|last1=Jackie|first1=Full Metal|title=Asking Alexandria's Danny Worsnop Talks Spontaneous Songwriting, Day Drinking + More|url=http://loudwire.com/asking-alexandria-danny-worsnop-spontaneous-songwriting-day-drinking/|website=Loudwire.com|date=14 April 2014 |publisher=Loudwire|access-date=30 March 2015}}</ref>
=== 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
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
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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*''[[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)
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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=
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|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>
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|rowspan="4"| Kerrang! Awards || Best British Band ||rowspan="2"| Asking Alexandria || {{nom}} || rowspan="3"|<ref>{{cite web|url=
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| Best Live Band || {{nom}}
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| Tweeter of the Year || Danny Worsnop || {{nom}}
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| Hottest Male || Ben Bruce || {{won}} || <ref>{{cite web|url=
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|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>
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| 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>
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| [[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
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|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>
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|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>
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| 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
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|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>
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| Best British Band || Asking Alexandria || {{won}} || <ref>{{cite web|url=
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| 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>
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