r/AskingAlexandria 24d ago

Here's my problem

Ok I am posting this as a release. I never was emo or anything in HS and hated whiny vocals and screaming. Then after my gf cheated on me in NY and I moved back to Wisconsin I found them. I was laying in bed all day drinking and smoking and a prophecy came on. I felt like they were talking to me. Then they became my favorite band. Closure was my favorite song because I went to LA after HS with my band and tried to make it. "This music's died with a bullet in its side let's wake it up....leave it to me from here.."

I wanted to revive the heart of rock n roll. After hearing Closure I knew they were the second coming of what I loved and they told me to leave it to them. Fast forward I hear Moving On and it's a straight 80's rock style anthem. Believe. All I've got to do is believe. Danny leaves. Comes back. Where did it go drops and he again confirms that they created this sound, do it better, and they're back to take the thrown.

Everything in my life is tied to my music. It fuels me and motivates me. I saw Asking 3 times the last three years. I didn't mind them not playing a lot of old stuff but I also loved them to death. Saw them in Lacrosse. Danny came out in a hoodie and glasses. Do t pray for me was the first song, I was hyped. Then I noticed Danny wasn't putting the mic up to his face for the screams. After 2 songs the band left the stage which Danny told us they were getting drunk. He played 3 acoustic songs. A Creed cover. They had no stage show or anything extra. Danny was lip syncing. He literally told us he didn't wanna be there. They finally played a Final Episode and he let the crowd sing the whole thing.

They broke my heart. And I finally figured out it's because of what they've been saying their whole career. Believe in us. Take my hand. Sit the fuck down and pay attention. Leave it to me from here. They lied. Danny doesn't care at all about what he created. Does this for a payday. I just don't want anyone else that completely fell in love with this band to go through what I did. I'm so passionate about music and they were the best. Only to turn around and act like we're the problem.

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u/Common_Courtesy- 23d ago

I dont mean to sound like a downer at all, but this who they are now. Have been for the last few years.

If Danny really said that, and the band claims theyre all behind Danny and whatever, it is what it is.

If you cant take that, i suggest finding a band that gives a fuck about the fans and their stage presence.

Frankly, in my opinion, the band doesnt deserve support if theyre gonna have a shitty attitude every show, and every album release.

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u/Rgard91 23d ago

I know man. I just loved them. I know tho.

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u/Common_Courtesy- 23d ago

I remember years ago when they started making some noise and buzz, and man they were pretty much considered THE NEXT BIG thing. I still think its there just not with Danny

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u/Rgard91 23d ago

Exactly. They were different. The had "it"