Talk:Asking Alexandria/Archive 1

Archive 1

Notability & references

The {{notability}} tag has been removed a couple of times, the latest with a comment that the topic "meets WP:MUSIC", but with no suggestion of why. The article currently references no significant coverage in reliable sources. Please explain how the article meets that guideline before removing the tag again. ^Bongo_matic 00:06, 10 April 2010 (UTC)

[1] Chubbles (talk) 15:43, 11 April 2010 (UTC)

Electronic hardcore

Electronic hardcore should be listed as a genre. NoremacDaGangsta (talk) 20:25, 17 August 2010 (UTC)

and euro-trance should be removed.83.87.230.126 (talk) 12:59, 25 August 2010 (UTC)

The band have themselves stated in interviews that the electronic music they implement is euro-trance and it should therefore not be removed. I am positive to adding electronic hardcore in addition to euro-trance however. Petternitter (talk) 21:55, 1 September 2010 (UTC).

Does anyone know why post-hardcore was removed as a genre? I reckon it should be considered to be added again. This band clearly implements newer post-hardcore in their music. Petternitter (talk) 21:58, 1 September 2010 (UTC).

I met the group and speant a whole day with them, they constantly refered to AA as a metal band or a "breakdown metal band". • GunMetal Angel 07:04, 30 October 2010 (UTC)

Genres should not be determined this way. You can't cite "speant a whole day with them" as a source. You can quote last.fm, however, and their genre tagging system. Top 5 genres for Asking Alexandria are post-hardcore, metalcore, screamo, electronic, & hardcore. Robo042 (talk) 04:56, 13 January 2011 (UTC)

I wasn't determining anything; it's just showing what they're influenced by (metal). Plus if you want your source; go read AP; even they're marketing them as a metalcore group. • GunMetal Angel 07:27, 10 February 2011 (UTC)

The way a band's genre should be determined here is through publications that state they are of that genre. However, they should be major, well known publications, and if possible, should be checked against other publications for both confirmation or to determine if they are infrequently labeled as whatever. If a band is infrequently labeled as "post-hardcore," "metalcore," "whatever genre" in publications, that genre should not be attributed to a band. As always, what a band calls themselves does not matter. Metallica could call themselves "post-mullet skank thrash," but that would not warrant that genre being listed on their page. 166.249.196.62 (talk) 01:24, 21 June 2011 (UTC)

Technical/progressive metal?

I feel they show some elements. Anyone else agree? Some of their breakdowns are in the style of Born Of Osiris and Veil Of Maya. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.220.247.226 (talk) 23:52, 23 September 2010 (UTC)

Well a lot of bands sound progressive at different times while not even being listed as progressive. As for the breakdowns, they sound kind of crafty akin to that of Born of Osiris. If you wanna hear even more technical breakdowns, look up a band named Did You Mean Austalia?. • GunMetal Angel 07:09, 30 October 2010 (UTC)

Similarly-named upcoming 2011 album

Finnish metal band, Children of Bodom's 2011 full-length is going to be titled Relentless Reckless Forever, while Asking Alexandria's 2011 album is going to be titled Reckless and Relentless. We may need a distinction between these two articles when they are made. GunMetal Angel 19:22, 24 November 2010 (UTC)

Genres

I feel that the specific generes listed for this band should have reliable sources and not be based on the opinion of some random fan. I find last.fm to be an excellent source this kind of thing. The top 5 genre last.fm tags for Asking Alexandria are post-hardcore, metalcore, screamo, electronic, and hardcore. I vote that the genres be listed as such. Robo042 (talk) 04:40, 13 January 2011 (UTC)

Last.FM is the least reliable source that sources can get. Don't make us laugh. - GunMetal Angel 18:24, 1 March 2011 (UTC)

Origin

What about how they were in Fearless? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 96.236.125.114 (talk) 03:02, 13 July 2012 (UTC)

Someone had put that the origin was somewhere in arabia. Which is incorrect. Their origin is York, North Yorkshire so please do not undo/rollback that change.Crowned jester (talk) 16:01, 19 March 2011 (UTC)

You are incorrect. Perhaps if you read the entire article you will understand why. - Jer757 16:36, 19 March 2011 (UTC)

Reference please or location of proof.Crowned jester (talk) 17:59, 19 March 2011 (UTC)

I think this should be added to the article.

I think this should be added to the article, because it's a part of their biography. I tried to add it few times, but it got deleted. Anyways, this is what I'm talking about:

Amongst Us and End of Reason (2003–2007)

Asking Alexandria have their roots in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where guitarist Ben Bruce started a band under the name Amongst Us. Formed in the fall of 2003, Amongst Us fused both melodic and hardcore vocals with heavier and more hardcore musical elements. Just as the band started to mature, some members were soon to leave Dubai and changes were in order. Bruce stated in an interview with Gulf News that "it was ridiculously hard to keep the band going because people come and go in Dubai". With new members and material, a decision was made to change their name, settling on End of Reason, stylised as EndofReason. It has been explained that the name was born whilst endlessly trying to find a name with reason and meaning without any success. Sometime after changing to the new name, the band put out a self-released EP entitled Tomorrow.Hope.Goodbye. In its aftermath, the band started to gain national as well as some international success, resulting in record deals with Sonicwave International in the United States and Hangmans Joke Recordings in the United Kingdom. It also contributed to opening slots for bands such as Boy Sets Fire, Pennywise and Jimmy Eat World, amongst others. Whilst slowly increasing in popularity and recognition, the band decided in 2007 to yet again change their name, this time to Asking Alexandria. This decision was made due to the band sharing the name EndofReason with other bands. On June 25, 2007, Asking Alexandria released their first full length album entitled The Irony of Your Perfection through Hangmans Joke Recordings. Following the release was a nine-month United Kingdom tour, as well as shows in Germany, Holland, France and Sweden. Bruce has in an interview at later date that the band known as Asking Alexandria from Dubai only had the name for about a month before breaking up, hence the band never went on this tour. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 93.138.207.68 (talk) 11:38, 30 March 2011 (UTC)

some references should be added first. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Crowned jester (talk • contribs) 02:56, 6 April 2011 (UTC)

Edit request from JohnnyZop, 17 July 2011

JohnnyZop (talk) 04:12, 17 July 2011 (UTC)may i edit asking alexandria?JohnnyZop (talk) 04:12, 17 July 2011 (UTC)

JohnnyZop (talk) 04:12, 17 July 2011 (UTC)

If you wish to edit the article yourself you must either ask at WP:RFPP for it to become unprotected or become (auto)confirmed. See WP:AUTOCONFIRM for more information. Jnorton7558 (talk) 05:30, 17 July 2011 (UTC)

Heey.

Any objections to the changes I made, notify my on my talk page Sensesfail123 (talk) 16:06, 27 December 2011 (UTC)

spirit-of-metal isn't a reliable source, and despite sharing the same name, and one of the same members "Asking Alexandria" of dubai, and "Asking Alexandria" of the UK are two entirely different bands, no need to add formers members, or more info of the latter to this page. -Jer ^{Hit me up} 16:15, 27 December 2011 (UTC)

Ben Bruce is from London

I think we should add that Ben Bruce is from London and only the other five are from York — Preceding unsigned comment added by ST4RKILLERx (talk • contribs) 12:16, 12 January 2012 (UTC)

This isn't an article about Ben Bruce, its about Asking Alexandria. The band is from York, no point in adding that. -Jer ^{Hit me up} 12:42, 12 January 2012 (UTC)

New Album (2012 - present)

Asking Alexandria is currently writing material for a third album, which is scheduled to be released in September 2012. Revolver Magazine has included the album on their list of the Most Anticipated Albums of 2012. Commenting on the sound of the album, Worsnop has said it is "a musical baby of Mötley Crüe and Slipknot." MassFavonia (talk) 18:21, 31 March 2012 (UTC)

Added — Preceding unsigned comment added by PBTF-Guitarist (talk • contribs) 02:34, 13 April 2012 (UTC)

Edit request on 23 May 2012

Where you list the songs you're missing the song i was once possibly maybe a cowboy king

Bridesmaid1 (talk) 07:25, 23 May 2012 (UTC)

List the songs? • GunMetal Angel 10:23, 23 May 2012 (UTC)

Not done: please be more specific about what needs to be changed. --Six words (talk) 23:15, 27 May 2012 (UTC)

New Single

On August 13th 2012, Asking Alexandria announced through their facebook page that they had a promotion with Axe bodyspray, To release and get a free download of their new single off of their upcoming thrid album, The single is titled "Run Free", and is available for download on theaxeeffect.com/music. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Greedy Bastard (talk • contribs) 08:59, 17 August 2012 (UTC)

Edit request on 28 August 2012

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Asking Alexandria From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Page semi-protected Asking Alexandria Asking Alexandria performing in Pahrump, Nevada in 2010. Background information Origin York, North Yorkshire, England Genres Metalcore[1] Years active 2008–present Labels Sumerian Website askingalexandriaofficial.com Members Ben Bruce James Cassells Danny Worsnop Cameron Liddell Sam Bettley Past members Ryan Binns Joe Lancaster Asking Alexandria are a British metalcore band from York, North Yorkshire. Founded in 2008 when Ben Bruce (lead guitar) contacted his old companions upon returning to the UK after residing in Dubai. The current line-up of the group consists of Ben Bruce (lead guitar), Danny Worsnop (vocals), Cameron Liddell (rhythm guitar), Sam Bettley (bass guitar) and James Cassells (drooms). Contents 1 History 1.1 Inception and Stand Up and Scream (2008–2009) 1.2 Reckless & Relentless (2010–2011) 1.3 Short film and new album (2012-present) 2 Band members 3 Discography 4 Music videos 5 References 6 External links History Inception and Stand Up and Scream (2008–2009) Asking Alexandria have their roots in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, wherein guitarist Ben Bruce started a band and released one full-length album (titled The Irony of Your Perfection) with the group under the name Asking Alexandria. The band shortly afterwards broke-up and Bruce made a statement at a later date that the band known as Asking Alexandria from Dubai only had the name for about a month before leading to their disbandment, hence the band never embarked on a tour. In 2008, Bruce moved back to the UK, leaving behind his former bandmates. However, Bruce had no plans on putting his musical career on hold and not long after the move he started fresh with new members, though deciding to carry on the name Asking Alexandria. Bruce has stated that he was the one that created this title, that he still liked it and the meaning/reason behind the name still remained, and therefore decided to continue it in the new project.[2] He also made an emphasised statement in the same blog post that the current Asking Alexandria is not the same band that wrote The Irony of Your Perfection, in style nor members,[2] hence they are two different bands, despite their links. The same statement has been emphasised in interviews and is known to still be a confusion to many fans. Asking Alexandria, since their formation in 2008, has had some member changes, including going from a six-piece to a five-piece, with the departure of synthesist Ryan Binns.[3] The last known change was bassist Sam Bettley, who replaced Joe Lancaster in January 2009.[4] Lancaster played his final show at Fibbers in their hometown York on 4 January.[5] The band left for the United States the day after the show to promote their music through shows, as well as to prepare for the recording of their debut album. After spending 2008 and the first months of 2009 touring, the band recorded their debut studio album between 19 May and 16 June 2009 at The Foundation Recording Studios in Connersville, Indiana, United States with producer Joey Sturgis.[6] They announced their signing with Sumerian Records shortly after finishing the recording and released their debut album, Stand Up and Scream, on 15 September 2009 through their new label. The band spent 2009 focusing on gaining success in the United States, touring with well known bands such as Alesana, Enter Shikari, The Bled and Evergreen Terrace, amongst others. Reckless & Relentless (2010–2011) On 22 December 2009, Asking Alexandria announced that they were to start the works on a second album in January. They informed that they were to be streaming parts of the writing process through a web cam feed via the service Stickam. It was also announced that they will be entering the studio on 1 September, again with producer Joey Sturgis. Then they later announced that they will be able to get into the studio 22 June 2010 on their official twitter. The band has later confirmed through an interview with Shred News that the album is scheduled for release in early 2011 and is planned to contain 12 new songs.[7] In the same interview, the band informed that a title was not yet established. In a later interview they stated that the album will probably be able to pre order in November 2010, and available in early 2011. One song, "Breathless" has been played live already and can be found on YouTube. Danny has also released lyrics from the new album onto his Twitter account, although he did not state what songs they were from. In March, Asking Alexandria are heading out on their first tour of the new year, yet again making their way through North America, this time with Attack Attack!, Breathe Carolina, label mates I See Stars, and the up-and-coming British metalcore act Bury Tomorrow. The tour carries through to April, ending ten days before heading off for their debut European tour with Dance Gavin Dance and In Fear and Faith, which includes an appearance at the annual Groezrock festival. They are however scheduled to discontinue the European tour two days before it originally ends to make an appearance at The Bamboozle festival in New Jersey. Asking Alexandria announced their first ever headlining tour on 2 March 2010, taking place in North America through May to the start of June. We Came as Romans, From First to Last, Our Last Night and A Bullet for Pretty Boy were announced as supporting bands for the tour. Bruce has also confirmed through an interview with Inside Heavy that the band will be making an appearance at the Thrash and Burn summer festival tour as a main support act, though not revealing details on which other bands that will be participating.[8] It was later revealed that Asking Alexandria would co-headline the Thrash and Burn Tour 2010 alongside Born of Osiris. Asking Alexandria has since then embarked on The Thrash and Burn Tour performed a new song entitled "Breathless", which is featured on their then upcoming second studio album Reckless & Relentless.[9] The band as well recorded a cover of "Right Now (Na Na Na)" by Akon[10] which was released on Punk Goes Pop 3 in November 2010. During a show in Las Cruces, New Mexico, on the Short But Sweet Tour that took place in early October,[11] Asking Alexandria was asked about the release of their upcoming album and future music videos. Bruce responded with great detail about their plans. Reckless & Relentless will be available for pre-order in December and will be released in February. He also stated that in November 2010 they will be releasing a reissue of Stand Up and Scream, the reissue album is said to contain more of a "dubstep feel" to the content. Bruce also mentioned that it will contain a bonus DVD that will have a live music video of "If You Can't Ride Two Horses at Once... Then You Should Get Out of the Circus." They are also preparing a music video for "A Prophecy" that will be included on the bonus DVD if finished in time. On 23 November 2010, Asking Alexandria added a new EP entitled Life Gone Wild for pre-order, set to be released on 21 December 2010.[12] The EP contained the new song "Breathless", dubstep remixes of "A Single Moment of Sincerity" and "Not the American Average," two Skid Row covers of "18 and Life" and "Youth Gone Wild", and an unreleased demo version of "I Was Once, Possibly, Maybe, Perhaps a Cowboy King". It has been announced that the reissue album of Stand Up and Scream, that was originally supposed to be released on 16 November then 21 December then 22 March has been pushed back to sometime in the summer of 2011 and will be titled Stepped Up and Scratched. It will be a completely remixed electro/dubstep version of their debut album including all the songs, new artwork, and new packaging. It has been announced at most UK tour shows in December that support for the UK April shows will come from Of Mice & Men and Chelsea Grin.[13] On 5 April 2011, Reckless & Relentless was released as planned. On 11 April 2011, the band made their national TV debut, while performing the songs "Someone, Somewhere", and "Closure" on Jimmy Kimmel Live!.[14] On 5 July 2011, the band released the music video for "Closure", the first single off Reckless & Relentless, directed by Thunder Down Country.[15] On 15 July 2011, the band released a music video for the second single "To the Stage", directed by Frankie Nasso.[16] On 4 September 2011, vocalist Danny Worsnop has announced in a video on his personal YouTube channel that he will be recording a solo album in the near future, with the album being more of a rock record, rather than Asking Alexandria's heavy metal style. He released a preview of a new solo song he recorded, entitled "Photograph."[17] Asking Alexandria released the music video for Not The American Average on VIA Facebook on 10/17/11 which was a song on their debut album Stand Up And Scream. On 17 November 2011, the band was selected as sole direct support to Guns N' Roses at the Izod Center. The band also announced on their Facebook on 22 December 2011 that they are shooting a prequel video to their song "To the Stage" the music video will be for their song "Reckless & Relentless". They also announced the sequel to the video will be for the song "Dear Insanity". Both are currently in post-production. Fans can go to the Sumerian Records Facebook wall and tell them which video they would prefer the band release first.[18] Short film and new album (2012-present) Asking Alexandria is currently writing material for a third album, which is scheduled to be released in September 2012. Revolver Magazine has included the album on their list of the Most Anticipated Albums of 2012. Commenting on the sound of the album, Worsnop has said it is "a musical baby of Mötley Crüe and Slipknot."[19] On 1 May 2012, Asking Alexandria released a trailer for a new "shocking" short film entitled, Through Sin + Self Destruction. The release date was set for 15 May. The film promises a "controversial, uncensored look into the real lives of a new era of rockstars for today's generation".[20] The film contains a trilogy of three music videos from the band's second album, Reckless and Relentless. The songs are Reckless and Relentless, To the Stage, and Dear Insanity. The film is available now exclusively on iTunes. On August 13th 2012, Asking Alexandria announced on their Facebook page that a new single entitled "Run Free" was available for free download through a promotion with Axe.[21] Band members Current members Ben Bruce – lead guitar, programming, backing vocals (since 2008) James Cassells – drooms (since 2008) Cameron Liddell – rhythm guitar (since 2008) Danny Worsnop – lead vocals, keyboards, programming (since 2008) Sam Bettley – bass guitar (since 2009) Former members Ryan Binns – keyboards, synthesizers, programming (2008) Joe Lancaster – bass guitar (2008–2009) Discography Studio albums Year Album details Label Chart positions[22] US 200 US Indie AUS UK 2009 Stand Up and Scream Sumerian 170 29 — — 2011 Reckless & Relentless 9 3 30[23] 98[24] Extended plays Year Album details Label 2010 Life Gone Wild Sumerian Remix albums Year Album details Label 2011 Stepped Up and Scratched Sumerian Singles Year Song Album 2009 "The Final Episode (Lets Change the Channel)" Stand Up and Scream 2010 "If You Can't Ride Two Horses at Once... You Should Get Out of the Circus" "Right Now (Na Na Na)" Punk Goes Pop 3 2011 "A Prophecy" Stand Up and Scream "Morte et Dabo" Reckless & Relentless "Breathless" "Someone, Somewhere" "Final Episode (Let's Change the Channel) (Borgore Remix)" Stepped Up and Scratched "Closure" Reckless & Relentless "To the Stage" "Another Bottle Down (Tomba Remix)" Stepped Up and Scratched "Reckless & Relentless (Document One Remix)" "Not the American Average" Stand Up and Scream "A Lesson Never Learned (Celldweller Remix)" Stepped Up and Scratched 2012 "Run Free" Untitled Third Album Music videos Year Title Director 2009 "Final Episode (Let's Change the Channel)"[25] Robby Starbuck 2010 "A Prophecy"[26] "If You Can't Ride Two Horses at Once... You Should Get Out of the Circus"[27] Nicholas Scott Chiasson 2011 "Closure" Thunder Down Country "To the Stage"[28] Frankie Nasso "Not the American Average"[29] 2012 "Reckless & Relentless"[30] "Dear Insanity"[30] "Breathless"[31] References ^ Asking Alexandria biography on iTunes ^ a b "Bruce's blog post about End of Reason and the name Asking Alexandria" Myspace ^ Photo of Asking Alexandria as a six-piece with synthesist Ryan Binns, taken 11 August 2008 by Matt Grum Flickr ^ "Photo with Joe Lancaster (far left) by Tom Barnes" Last.fm ^ "Video from Joe Lancaster's last show", Lancaster since has become the bassist for the Post Hardcore band With One Last Breath. YouTube ^ "The Foundation Recording Studios calender listing recordings in May 2009" ^ "Shred News interview with Asking Alexandria" ^ "Inside Heavy interview with Ben Bruce" ^ Interview, rock-metal-punk.org ^ The Ready Set, Mayday Parade, 12 more revealed on Punk Goes Pop Vol. 3 ^ "Short But Sweet Tour & Ben Bruce discussing shows in small towns" ^ "EP available for pre-order here" ^ ASKING ALEXANDRIA 'Stepped Up And Scratched (Stand Up and Scream Remix)' Set for January Release; Announce DJ Collaborations ^ Asking Alexandria To Perform On "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" Next Month The PRP ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxBelXU2h4o&feature ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auA1ymoGPFs ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=uJK2G0VMke4 ^ http://www.antimusic.com/news/11/nov/17Asking_Alexandria_Hand_Picked_For_Tonights_Guns_N_Roses_Gig.shtml ^ http://www.revolvermag.com/news/2012-preview-the-most-anticipated-albums-of-the-year.html ^ http://www.revolvermag.com/news/asking-alexandrai-release-through-sin-and-self-destruction-short-film-trailer.html ^ http://secure.planetaxe.theaxeeffect.com/ ^ "Asking Alexandria Album & Song Chart History". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Archived from the original on 16 April 2011. Retrieved 17 April 2011. ^ australian-charts.com - Asking Alexandria - Reckless & Relentless. Hung Medien. Retrieved 17 April 2011. ^ Zywietz, Tobias. "Chart Log UK – Update 16.04.2011". Zobbel. Retrieved 17 April 2011. ^ ""The Final Episode" music video". YouTube. ^ ""A Prophecy" music video". YouTube. ^ ""If You Can't Ride Two Horses at Once, You Should Get Out of the Circus" video". YouTube. ^ ""To The Stage" music video". YouTube. ^ Marlowe, Chris (4 October 2011). "Virgin Mobile and Whooznxt Book Show Using SocMed". Digital Media Wire. Retrieved 12 October 2011. ^ a b ""Through Sin+Self-Destruction" short film". YouTube. ^ ""Breathless" music video". YouTube. External links Official website Asking Alexandria on Facebook [hide] v t e Asking Alexandria Danny Worsnop Ben Bruce Cameron Liddell Sam Bettley James Cassells Ryan Binns Joe Lancaster Studio albums Stand Up and Scream Reckless & Relentless EPs Life Gone Wild Compilation albums Stepped Up and Scratched Singles "Final Episode (Let's Change the Channel)" "If You Can't Ride Two Horses at Once...You Should Get Out of the Circus" "Right Now (Na Na Na)" "A Prophecy" "Morte et Dabo" "Someone, Somewhere" "Closure" "To the Stage" "Not the American Average" "Dear Insanity" "Reckless & Relentless" "Breathless"

IiDroomer (talk) 21:43, 28 August 2012 (UTC)

Not done: please be more specific about what needs to be changed. That looks like a copy paste of the entire article. What are you asking to be changed? RudolfRed (talk) 23:08, 28 August 2012 (UTC)

Edit request on 4 December 2012

Asking Alexandria are Rock N Roll. Not Metalcore. They are not even close to being Metalcore. 72.146.52.234 (talk) 22:42, 4 December 2012 (UTC)

Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. —KuyaBriBri^Talk 23:16, 4 December 2012 (UTC)

they're screamo techno dubstep — Preceding unsigned comment added by EgyptKEW9 (talk • contribs) 18:02, 15 March 2013 (UTC)

Edit request on 20 March 2013

Please change "Untitled Album" title to Don't Pray For Me because Danny announced at a live show that the albums title will be "Don't Pray For Me" Zapdos101 (talk) 09:48, 20 March 2013 (UTC)

• Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. I can't find any evidence that the album would be called this on the web anywhere. Lukeno94 (tell Luke off here) 11:30, 20 March 2013 (UTC)

Edit request on 29 March 2013

Change the sentence "The band has completed work on their third studio album, which has not yet been named." because is it outdated and therefore incorrect. Change it "The band has completed work on their third studio album, which has been named "From Death to Destiny." Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_VMLWHfrE8 . Album art is shown (with name of course). Dannydecker (talk) 00:57, 29 March 2013 (UTC)

Done Mdann52 (talk) 12:28, 12 April 2013 (UTC)

Edit request on 17 April 2013

Genre [rock], [metal] Chrisd95 (talk) 19:32, 17 April 2013 (UTC)

Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. Lukeno94 (tell Luke off here) 19:35, 17 April 2013 (UTC)

Discography

Asking Alexandria has their own discography page, is it really necessary to have their full discography on both pages when one page is specific to that topic? SilentDan297 20:39, 7 May 2013 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by SilentDan297 (talk • contribs)

• No, it's not, it does need cutting down. Lukeno94 (tell Luke off here) 20:45, 7 May 2013 (UTC)

Edit request on 27 July 2013

Greetings. I would like to replacve a few unfortunate mistakes in this biography. Thank you

Hornyseamonkey (talk) 23:03, 27 July 2013 (UTC)

You can make the edits when your account beomes autoconfirmed. Otherwise state specifically what you want changed if you want someone else to make the edits. RudolfRed (talk) 01:37, 28 July 2013 (UTC)

A Fucking A

Can somebody please create a redirect that redirects to this page from "A Fucking A"? Thanks PBTF-Guitarist (talk) 02:37, 19 April 2012 (UTC)

No — Preceding unsigned comment added by 121.73.233.71 (talk) 14:44, 9 July 2014 (UTC)

Genres

I hope you read this, the genres could be metalcore hard rock* and electronicore, hard rock than heavy metal, what do you think ? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 190.66.83.66 (talk) 23:37, 30 September 2014 (UTC)

I need to build up on this article further, until then I'm not going to research what genre is best suited in the infobox, if you want these genres added however you could build up a list of reliable resources backing up these genres, then they can be added. SilentDan (talk) 23:44, 30 September 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 12 November 2014

Apostrophe missing in the line - "Ben Bruce, the bands current lead guitarist and backing vocalist..." Please change "bands" to "band's", as it should have an apostrophe to show possession. Thanks! Pedrozzer (talk) 19:52, 12 November 2014 (UTC)

Done Stickee (talk) 23:47, 12 November 2014 (UTC)

Request aid for Ben Bruce article

The article for Ben Bruce has an issue that has continued since its creation, that being his official birth year. While many editors believe he was born in 1988, I collected references that, when calculated, show that he was born in 1991 instead. Despite this editors continue to edit in 1988, which in all honesty, I also believe is the correct year, however without resorting to primary sources such as this: [2] it has not been possible, forcing me to undo these edits as they do not discuss or reference this change. If anyone can find or knows of a reliable secondary source that can be used for the article, that would be grand! SilentDan (talk) 00:16, 14 December 2014 (UTC)

Fixing up musical style and influences

This is a collection of reliable sources that back-up each genre and influence, if you find a reliable source that supports any of these genres + more and any musical influences please add them here. Once a substantial amount has been collected they will be moved to the article in prose under the Musical style and influences section.

References to support:

• Metalcore
  • AllMusic review of Stand Up And Scream: [3]
  • AllMusic review of Reckless And Relentless: [4]
  • AllMusic review of The Death Of Me: [5]
  • AltPress metalcore song list: [6]
  • AltPress review of The Death Of Me: [7]
  • The Independant review of The Death Of Me: [8]
  • Loudwire announcement: [9]
  • Revolver awards: [10]
  • Revolver interview: [11]
  • Revolver review of Reckless And Relentless: [12]
  • Rocksound review of Reckless And Relentless: [13]

• Heavy metal

• • AltPress review of The Death Of Me: [14]

• Post-Hardcore
  • Altpress report: [15]

• Rock
  • AltPress review of The Death Of Me: [16]

• • Loudwire report of The Death Of Me: [17]

Influences:

Lyrics:

Prose

Musical Style
The band have frequently been categorised under the metalcore genre but have also been labelled under the heavy metal and rock genres. Their debut and secondary albums Stand Up and Scream and Reckless and Relentless are both considered to be metalcore albums, while their their album, the last one to feature singer Danny Worsnop, contains influences of heavy metal and rock from bands such as ... while maintaining their signature metalcore sound on certain tracks. Ben Bruce has expressed that they do not like creating music that sounds the same from album to album, hence why their musical style varies from album to album.

Lyrical style

According the Ben Bruce, the lyrical style before their second studio album Reckless and Relentless was stupid, Ben Bruce explains that before that album they simply yelled out lyrics like "fuck" and "you stupid fucking whore", and further explained that they wanted to move away from that to a more mature style with more meaning. Bruce has expressed that the third album, From Death to Destiny, is the most mature album they have written lyrically, as they no longer talk about drugs and women, stating that since they had little experience before the recording of their previous albums they wrote lyrics that are immature in comparison and that From Death to Destiny is much more meaningful. Danny Worsnop has explained that the lyrics are never written before entering the studio and that they are improvised during the recording of the album itself.

Influences

All of the members have expressed their passion of 80s rock music, even going as far to demonstrate it in their music, such as their Life Gone Wild EP where they cover two Skid Row songs, their Under the Influence: A Tribute to the Legends of Hard Rock EP which yet again features covers from bands such as Journey, Mötley Crüe, White snake and Def Leppard, and their third studio album From Death to Destiny features a much heavier influence from said genre. Common favourites from the bands consist of Guns N' Roses, Metallica, Mötley Crüe, Sebastian Bach, Skid Row and Van Halen however they also take influences from modern bands such as Slipknot and Avenged Sevenfold.

References

Discussion

I'm just using this section as a means to build up the Musical style and influences section of this article, as a means to expand it and clean it up, contribute if you can! SilentDan (talk) 02:39, 9 March 2015 (UTC)

Metal and heavy metal are considered to mean the exact same thing on WP, and therefore metal isn't more generic. I'll add sources to the list if I come across any, but just to note, I don't think the sources listed here would justify adding rock as the band's genre if that's something you intend to do.--MASHAUNIX 18:52, 9 March 2015 (UTC)

What ever genres the most references should really be in the infobox since they are what represent the band best according to the majority, but most of these will be used in the Musical style and influences section. The reason I use just Metal is because that can also refer to metalcore and such, where as heavy metal sorta refers to the likes of Black Sabbath and Metallica, just made sense in my head, change it back if you want to, and thank you for your contributions! SilentDan (talk) 19:57, 9 March 2015 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 13 November 2016

Change the picture of them performing to a recent picture of them performing with Danny back in the band, Dennis is gone.You can use this picture https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Asking_Alexandria_performing_in_2016.jpg

SamHeist999 (talk) 11:24, 13 November 2016 (UTC)

{{done}} Updated infobox with the new image. Sekyaw (talk) 18:02, 23 November 2016 (UTC)

Is Denis out?

Been reluctant to add this to the article and switch the members from Danny being back because it's not entirely certain, but apparently Shaforostov is out of the band according to much sources and original vocalist Danny Worsnop has returned, although the band themselves nor Sumerian have said nothing of it yet.[18][19] Second Skin (talk) 22:27, 20 October 2016 (UTC)

Dennis is officially out as of October 21 Derekg559 (talk) 15:56, 27 October 2016 (UTC)

Asking Alexandria are not Screamo

All the other genres of music are correct execept for screamo. They music isvery different from the actual genre of screamo please take that genre out. Tcswizle (talk) 19:15, 29 August 2017 (UTC)

Can you edit the genre from "rock" band to "heavy metal" band? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 161.18.52.87 (talk) 19:19, 8 October 2017 (UTC)

Screamo

I think Screamo should be removed due to the rampant misuse of the term and Asking Alexandria not reflecting Screamo. The other genres are fine but Screamo is incorrect. Dekai Averett (talk) 01:38, 26 October 2017 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 9 December 2017

Please can we add an update that this website (https://www.rocksound.tv/features/read/world-exclusive-denis-stoff-explains-his-exit-from-asking-alexandria-teases) recently interviewed Denis Stoff, and that he has shared an updated, somewhat conflicting reason as to why he left Asking Alexandria - due to Ukraine being like a war zone right now.

This is important for people to know, because there was not much transparency in the reasons why he left.

Thanks Wiki! Ccjjee1995 (talk) 17:56, 9 December 2017 (UTC)

Done Eggishorn (talk) (contrib) 19:30, 9 December 2017 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 18 April 2018

Asking Alexandria (x)are an English rock band from York, North Yorkshire, consisting of lead vocalist Danny Worsnop, guitarists Ben Bruce and Cameron Liddell, drummer James Cassells and bassist Sam Bettley.

Asking Alexandria (y)is an English rock band from York, North Yorkshire, consisting of lead vocalist Danny Worsnop, guitarists Ben Bruce and Cameron Liddell, drummer James Cassells and bassist Sam Bettley. 203.177.158.36 (talk) 04:36, 18 April 2018 (UTC)

No. Enigma^msg 06:31, 18 April 2018 (UTC)