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Recently, Danny Worsnop revealed on social media how involved he is in Asking Alexandria, as per theprp. A comment posted by Ash Avildsen, the founder of Sumerian Records, on Worsnop’s post sparked a detailed reaction, as seen by a Reddit user. Avildsen seemed to allude to Worsnop’s country solo career and how he alternated between leading Asking Alexandria and pursuing it. On Worsnop’s post, Avildsen left a comment.
asking alexandria should be his focus and back on sumerian when they were peak button —->
Fans were encouraged to like Avildsen’s comment, but according to a screen grab, Worsnop also responded directly. Naturally, Asking Alexandria reached the pinnacle of their success when they signed with Sumerian Records early on and used the company to release the first six of their eight studio albums. Worsnop left the band for a short time in 2015, and his recent statement suggests that he is no longer involved in the group’s business operations.
@ashavildsen you better than most should know that I never rejoined the band and don’t have any control or say or involvement in the business decisions or operations of the band. I play no part in either direction in you sending them an offer and then accepting or refusing it. I’m not (or wouldn’t be) on the deal so don’t have a dog in that fight in either direction. As for my “focus”, it also isn’t within my control when the band does and doesn’t want to work or not work. If you want an Asking Alexandria album on your label, maybe don’t focus on trying to pressure the guy who wouldn’t be making that call and who’s name wouldn’t be on the contract and focus on the guys who would.
Worsnop also provided an insightful response to a different comment in that same thread. This was the result of a fan’s comment.
All the guys in Asking are fucking amazing, but dude… you are the band to me. If you’re not a part of it, then so be it. I’ll still be a forever fan. And I’ll always say this, Danny: I’ve been to a lot of shows, and your vocals are hands down the best I’ve ever heard live. Megadeth comes in at a very close second, but you still take the top spot.
To Which, Worsnop replied:
I may not be a part of the business, but that doesn’t change anything in terms of us being friends who love playing music together. I don’t even know if anybody wins if I were to rejoin the business…
I’d have to read more emails and take more meetings and vote/weigh in on business and creative decisions… would also make votes even, which means stalemates now exist with two saying yes and two saying no…
Last year, fans criticised Worsnop’s enthusiasm for Asking Alexandria, accusing him of phoning it in live, using backing tracks for his screams, and prioritising his country music career above the band. A terrible broadcast of the “Vans Warped Tour” sparked even more outrage. Worsnop would go on to discuss the issue, stating that it has affected his vocal abilities and that he no longer shouts live. Additionally, he attributed the controversial concert’s poor livestreaming of the act to a number of staging and sound production problems.
