Despite their recent upheaval, Asking Alexandria have been confirmed as the headliners for this year’s Warped Tour across the US.
The news comes as the band part ways with frontman Danny Worsnop.
The English metallers posted the following statement on their Facebook page last week.
“It’s with heavy heart that I must announce, yet I am sure comes as no surprise to you all, that Danny has decided to leave Asking Alexandria to pursue other musical interests. Before you lose your composure and think this is the end I would like to say that myself, James, Cam and Sam have all been in this since day one. We love Asking Alexandria and we love every single fan/AAFamily member around the world. As with any family there are ups and downs. There are good times and hard times. A family is there to support you and help you in your darkest hours. We have been and always will be there for you guys and just this once we ask for you guys to help us out. Be our strength and our shoulder to lean on. Asking Alexandria will not be slowing down. We are going to tour harder than ever and we are going to write the greatest record of our career. We are extremely excited to announce that we will be spending all summer touring the European festival circuit and across North America on the Vans Warped tour with our new singer, playing a set list FOR THE FANS. We know you are here for us and we know this might seem like a scary time for us all, but we will be fine. We will stand tall and prove to the world that Asking Alexandria is bigger than just one person. It’s bigger than just myself, James, Cam and Sam. Asking Alexandria is a family made up of the most dedicated fans around the globe and nothing and no one can hold us down. This isn’t the end, this is the start of a whole new chapter. This is where we come together and make history. We want to thank the key people who have stood by us: Ash Avildsen and Sumerian Records, Kevin Lyman and Warped Tour, our management team Kyle, Diony and everyone at 5B, and most importantly YOU reading this. Yes you, because without you, Asking Alexandria would not be possible. I cannot wait to share our new songs with you and I’m so SO excited to get back on the road and see you all again. Stay tuned to find out who the new singer of AA is. Take care of yourselves, stay positive and we will see you all very soon.”
The Warped Tour bill now looks likes this:
Asking Alexandria
Have Mercy
Our Last Night
Riff Raff
Slaves
The Dirty Nil
BoyMeetsWord
Candy Hearts
I Killed The Prom Queen
Sirens And Sailors
Youth In Revolt
Being As An Ocean
Born Cages
Rotting Out
While She Sleeps
The Wonder Years
Matchbook Romance
Icon For Hire
Baby Baby
The Relapse Symphony
Black Boots
Escape The Fate
Hands Like Houses
Le Castle Vania
M4Sonic
As It Is
Crossfaith
Fit For A King
Splitbreed
Beautiful Bodies
Alive Like Me
blessthefall
Hundredth
Lee Corey Oswald
Trophy Eyes
Family Force 5
Neck Deep
Front Porch Step
Handguns
Palisades
Kosha Dillz