Asking Alexandria

Asking Alexandria, a hard rock band originally formed in Dubai, UAE, but now based in York, North Yorkshire, England, have had a dynamic and occasionally turbulent career. The band, initially spearheaded by Ben Bruce, solidified its lineup in 2008, featuring Bruce, Danny Worsnop (vocals), James Cassells (drums), Cameron Liddell (guitar), Joe Lancaster, and Ryan Binns.

Their debut album, Stand Up and Scream (2009), followed the departure of Lancaster and Binns and the addition of bassist Sam Bettley. Subsequent releases, Reckless & Relentless (2011) and From Death to Destiny (2013), established them in the scene. However, 2015 saw the departure of vocalist Worsnop, replaced by Denis Stoff for The Black (2016). Stoff's brief tenure ended that same year, leading to Worsnop's triumphant return.

The self-titled fifth album (2017) marked a significant stylistic shift. Like a House on Fire (2020) and See What's on the Inside (2021) showcased a more straightforward melodic hard rock sound, while also incorporating diverse genre influences. Their latest release, Where Do We Go from Here (2023), continues this evolution. The current lineup features Liddell, Cassells, Worsnop, and Bettley. Asking Alexandria’s journey demonstrates a band capable of reinventing itself while maintaining a core identity.