Asking Alexandria, From Ashes to New, Royale Lynn, What Lies Below

media release: Since their formation in 2008, Asking Alexandria has become one of the most influential names in modern rock, delivering high-energy performances and genre-defying albums. In 2021, See What's on the Inside showcased their continued evolution, featuring a more refined, mature approach to their music while maintaining their signature intensity. With their latest album Where Do We Go from Here, Asking Alexandria pushes boundaries even further, capturing the raw energy and emotion of their journey while further solidifying their legacy in modern rock.

Asking Alexandria - Danny Worsnop (vocals), Cameron Liddell (guitar), Sam Bettley (bass) and James Cassells (drums) - have established themselves as one of the most important rock bands of this generation through years of hard touring, supporting massive bands like Breaking Benjamin, Shinedown, Slipknot, Godsmack, and Korn; co-headlining with Nothing More, Black Veil Brides and The HU, and headlining multiple head-turning treks, breathlessly reported on in numerous magazine cover stories.

In a small town, you either die where you came from or dream your way out. From Ashes To New understand this choice. As such, the Lancaster, PA band—Matt Brandyberry [rap vocals, keys, synths, programming, guitar], Danny Case [clean & unclean vocals], Lance Dowdle [lead guitar], and Mat Madiro [drums]—churn out an anthemic hybrid of hard rock, hip-hop, electronic, and alternative with enough energy to inspire you to get up, move forward, and maybe even, make a change. Since 2013, the group have risen from humble beginnings to the top of the 21st century rock vanguard with hundreds of millions of streams, sold out shows across the country, and acclaim from LoudWire, Alternative Press, and more.

“Growing up in Elizabethtown, PA felt hopeless in a way,” admits Matt. “You go to college and become part of corporate America, or you’re just “trash”. For the longest time, I fell into the latter category according to other people. My mentality was, ‘Who are these people to fucking tell me what I’m going to do with my life?’ They don’t make my decisions; I make decisions for myself. It took a lot of ups and downs, but it’s paying off. I owe it to the small town blue-collar mentality that made me work harder. Danny grew up in Rochester, but his story is the same. We were the loners picked last. Everyone underestimated us. We fought through it for all of our lives, and we’re going to be picked first now.” “I was always an outcast who nobody gave a shit about,” agrees Danny. “The only thing I ever dreamt of was music. Like the other guys in From Ashes to New, nobody was going to tell me otherwise or stop me.” During 2021, the musicians holed up in Lancaster with longtime collaborators and producers Grant McFarland and Carson Slovak to create their upcoming album. This time around, the band made a conscious decision to ignore outside influences and focus on what makes them From Ashes To New. “We weren’t going to let other people tell us what to do,” affirms Danny. “We went back to the guys who produced us for a long time, because they worked cohesively with us.” “We got back to the days of creating music to simply create,” adds Matt. “We ended up making the most genuine piece of art we could. At the same time, we applied everything we’ve learned as musicians, producers, and writers. We knew we were capable of doing everything bigger and better.”

Nashville-based artist Royale Lynn is disrupting the active rock scene with a unique genre-bending sound marked by fearless ambition and gutsy abandon. Her latest single, "BATTLEGROUND," out Feb. 21, delivers a powerful mix of soaring vocals and razor-sharp riffs, chronicling the tumultuous experience of escaping a toxic relationship and emerging stronger and more resilient.

“Sometimes the best thing to do is let go and walk away...even when it's hard. Love shouldn't be a war zone. I hope this song gives strength to those who are scared to leave." Check out the lyric video below:

From small-town girl to Nashville singer/songwriter, Royale Lynn has been refining a crossover country/hard-rock sound that has resonated with 1 Million followers across socials so far. Her viral self-released anthem “Six Feet Deep” shot to No. 1 on Billboard’s Hard Rock Digital Sales chart, and with the addition of recent singles “SACRIFICE” and “Death Wish” (featuring Danny Worsnop), Royale maintains a whopping 850 Thousand streams per week and counting.

After signing to Epitaph Records, Royale took 2024 by storm. Earning the distinction of being named one of Loudwire’s Artists To Watch, she was also heralded by Billboard as “a ferocious newcomer with ceiling-scraping vocals.” Spending much of the year on the road, Royale toured North America alongside Skillet and Seether, played festivals like Louder Than Life, Rocklahoma and Aftershock; receiving the once-in-a-lifetime chance to perform onstage with metal legends, Disturbed. With her crossover sound resonating with the next generation of music fans, Royale Lynn is poised to claim her throne.

You can catch Royale Lynn on tour with Asking Alexandria this Spring, starting on April 23^rd in Buffalo NY, through May 14^th in Tampa, FL. Royale will also grace the stages of festivals like Welcome To Rockville, Rock Fest, and Upheaval this May.