ASKING ALEXANDRIA

track-list:
Bad Blood
Things Could Be Different
Let Go
Psycho
Dark Void
Nothing Left
Feel
Let the Dead Take Me
Kill It with Fire
Holding on to Something More
Where Do We Go from Here?

Asking Alexandria are:
Danny Worsnop – lead vocals, additional guitar
Ben Bruce – lead guitar, backing vocals
Cameron Liddell – rhythm guitar
Sam Bettley – bass
James Cassells – drums

Few bands from the UK scene have been as constantly evolving and unpredictable as Asking Alexandria.
Throughout their career, the band has repeatedly explored new styles, influences, and creative directions, pushing beyond the expectations of their audience while maintaining the powerful energy and emotional intensity that have always defined their sound.
Their 2023 album ‘Where Do We Go From Here‘ is another clear example of that ongoing progression.
Across eleven tracks, Asking Alexandria embrace a wide range of influences, moving between modern metal, alternative rock, electronic textures, pop punk elements, and hardcore aggression, creating a record that reflects the band’s continued desire to experiment.
The album opens with the powerful ‘Bad Blood‘, a track that immediately highlights the band’s dynamic approach.
Calm, restrained verses build toward massive choruses, enhanced by layered vocal harmonies and subtle synth elements that add further depth to the arrangement.
The song also showcases the impressive technical ability of the rhythm section, with energetic drumming and precise double pedal work driving the track forward.
Elsewhere, songs such as ‘Things Could Be Different‘ and ‘Feel‘ reveal a more accessible side of Asking Alexandria, embracing a modern heavy sound that recalls the direction explored by bands like Bring Me The Horizon, Underoath, and Linkin Park.
The emotionally charged ‘Holding On To Something More‘ takes another turn, introducing elements of pop punk songwriting and polished production that give the track a strong melodic appeal.
The band also revisit their more aggressive roots on ‘Kill It With Fire‘, a fast paced burst of hardcore energy built around raw guitar riffs and a relentless tempo reminiscent of the attitude found in classic hardcore acts such as Black Flag and Minor Threat.
At the same time, their metal foundations remain firmly intact, especially on tracks like ‘Let The Dead Take Me‘, where intricate arrangements and melodic structures highlight the band’s heavier side.
Ultimately, ‘Where Do We Go From Here‘ is a statement from a band that refuses to remain trapped by its past.
Asking Alexandria continue to follow their own creative instincts, even when that means moving away from the sound that first introduced them to many fans.
The result is an album that reflects their willingness to take risks, explore new territory, and keep evolving.
by Georgina