Asking Alexandria is a band that i am a newer fan of. The band has been around since around 2007 started in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Creator Ben Bruce (lead guitarist) disbanded the original Asking Alexandria and move to England. In England he recreated the band with new members. There were a couple small line up changes but they started touring in 2008 and continued into 2009. In 2009 the recorded and released their debut album "Stand Up and Scream." The band has a very unique sound, although considered Metalcore the band also uses many electronic sounds. AA uses techno/dub-step sounding beats throughout their songs adding a very unique sound. The current line-up consists of Ben Bruce - lead guitar, programming, and backing vocals, James Cassells - Drums, Cameron Liddell - rhythm guitar, Danny Worsnop - lead vocals, keyboards, and programming, and Sam Bettley - Bass guitar.
The new album Reckless and Relentless is a very heavy fast album. Like their first album it uses electro sounds throughout but not as many. There is a lot of development for the band on the C.D. including one track with no screams. They really came out in this C.D. showing that they are a true metalcore band. They proved to me that they are in it for the long haul. The song "Reckless and Relentless" show like the lyrics "I am Rock and Roll."
For more about the band
Asking Alexandria's Official Website
To hear the band
Asking Alexandria's Pure Volume page.
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