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

American tour-dates 2023:
Sep 11 Mon Terminal 5, New York, NY, United States
Sep 12 Tue House Of Blues Boston, Boston, MA, United States
Sep 13 Wed Wind Creek Event Center, Bethlehem, PA, United States
Sep 15 Fri Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center, Harrisburg, PA, United States
Sep 16 Sat 1st Summit Arena, Johnstown, PA, United States
Sep 17 Sun Starland Ballroom, Sayreville, NJ, United States
Sep 19 Tue TempleLive Cleveland Masonic, Cleveland, OH, United States
Sep 20 Wed The Fillmore Detroit, Detroit, MI, United States
Sep 21 Thu Louder Than Life 2023, Louisville, KY, United States
Sep 22 Fri Piere’, Fort Wayne, IN, United States
Sep 25 Mon The Factory, Chesterfield, MO, United States
Sep 26 Tue Riviera, Chicago, IL, United States
Sep 27 Wed EPIC Event Center, Green Bay, WI, United States
Sep 29 Fri The Rave/Eagles Club, Milwaukee, WI, United States
Sep 30 Sat Myth Live, Maplewood, MN, United States
Oct 1 Sun Stir Concert Cove-Harrah’s Council Bluffs Casino & Hotel, Council Bluffs, IA, United States
Oct 3 Tue Fillmore Auditorium, Denver, CO, United States
Oct 4 Wed The Union Event Center, Salt Lake City, UT, United States
Oct 6 Fri Encore Wellness Physical Therapy, South Tucson, AZ, United States
Oct 7 Sat The Industrial Sound, Las Vegas, NV, United States
Oct 8 Sun The Wiltern, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Nov 3 Fri Hell and Heaven Open Air 2023, Toluca, Mexico

Asking Alexandria stands out as one of the most dynamic and mercurial bands to come out of the UK scene.
Their consistent exploration of diverse styles and concepts within their music has been a hallmark, consistently pushing the boundaries while maintaining a steadfast foundation of tone and aggression.
The band’s latest album ‘Where Do We Go From Here’ released in August 2023, perfectly exemplifies their ongoing progression, marked by a continuous pursuit of novel ideas and an expanded creative spectrum.
Comprising 11 tracks, the album includes the monumental opener ‘Bad Blood’.
This track seamlessly oscillates between subdued verses and expansive choruses, enriched by intricate vocal harmonies and subtle background synth elements.
The drumming is particularly noteworthy, showcasing impressive dexterity and speed, especially evident in the skilful use of the double-pedal technique.
On compositions like ‘Things Could Be Different’ and ‘Feel’ the band demonstrates a willingness to steer their sound toward a more mainstream heavy aesthetic, resonating with bands like Bring Me The Horizon, Underoath, and even Linkin Park, among others.
One of the most broadly appealing tracks is probably the tune ‘Holding on To Something More’ which is a nod to Barker-esque pop-punk production and songwriting style.
On the other hand, there is also room for hardcore punk incursions on the song ‘Kill It With Fire’ which offers a breakneck tempo and some primal yet effective guitar riffs in the vein of bands such as Black Flag or Minor Threat, as well as other ‘live-fast-die’ young purveyors of yore.
However, the band’s deep roots in the metal community remain evident, as seen in tracks like ‘Let The Dead Take Me’ which boasts a melodious yet intricately structured arrangement.
There is also room for hardcore punk incursions on the song ‘Kill It With Fire’ which offers a breakneck tempo and some primal yet effective guitar riffs in the vein of bands such as Black Flag or Minor Threat.
Ultimately, ‘Where Do We Go From Here’ underscores Asking Alexandria’s fearlessness in musical experimentation, even if it means unsettling some long-time fans who may prefer the familiar early-days sound.
review by georgina re-posted from The Metal Pit