Metal Hammer (UK)

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Four classic Asking Alexandria cuts

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Stand Up And Scream

SUMERIAN – 2009

A paint-by-numbers metalcore primer that establishe­d AA’s identity without breaking any barriers. Angsty riffs and breakdowns fit perfectly into the burgeoning movement but ravey tracks like Hiatus showed their ambitions extended far beyond passing trends.

Reckless & Relentless

SUMERIAN – 2011

The lads had begun to taste stardom and tampered with their formula. What separated them from their peers – classic rock riffing and a penchant for synth grooves – appeared more prominentl­y, however, further cementing their distinct musical fingerprin­t.

From Death To Destiny

SUMERIAN – 2013

All worthwhile art is born from tension – an axiom that AA’s third and strongest release affirmed. Wrought with internal tension, AA looked beyond metalcore, betrayed their hard rock influences and attracted a host of new fans.

The Black

SUMERIAN – 2016

Bridging the band’s legacy to their future, AA’s first album with Denis Stoff showcased a renewed commitment to the aggression of their earlier releases plus an unmistakab­le bid for mainstream success, particular­ly on tracks like Gone. A rousing success.

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