Asking Alexandria frontman Danny Worsnop has offered his most detailed comments yet regarding his role within the band, addressing ongoing fan speculation about his involvement, his commitment to the group, and his controversial decision to stop performing screamed vocals live.
The discussion came after Worsnop recently revealed that he is no longer involved in the business side of Asking Alexandria, clarifying that he never regained ownership or decision-making power after rejoining the band following his 2015 departure.
In a lengthy video statement shared online, Worsnop pushed back against the growing perception that he has become disconnected from the band, stressing that his lack of business involvement should not be mistaken for a lack of passion.
“Asking Alexandria has been an enormously large part of my life, and I’ve loved most of it. I love them, I love what we’ve created, and I love what we’ve built. It’s over half of my life at this point, and it’s a giant part of who I am.”
Worsnop explained that his current status within the group stems from business decisions made after his departure more than a decade ago, adding that he sees little benefit in re-entering that side of the operation.
“I never bought a part of the business back. I don’t have a vote, I don’t have a piece of it, and I don’t have involvement in that. It isn’t a sign of me not loving the band or not having passion for it. That’s purely a business arrangement.”
The vocalist also noted that remaining outside of the band’s ownership structure allows the other members to make decisions without creating voting deadlocks.
“I love playing music with my friends, and that’s what’s important. I do love Asking Alexandria, I love the guys, and I love playing music with them.”
Much of the video focused on the criticism Worsnop has faced in recent years over his refusal to perform screamed vocals, a staple of Asking Alexandria’s early material. While some fans have continued to call for a return to the band’s heavier roots, Worsnop made it clear that screaming is no longer something he enjoys.
“I don’t scream anymore. I have no desire to. I spent a great amount of time in my life damaging my voice doing it. I don’t enjoy doing it. I don’t like doing it. I don’t like the way it sounds. I don’t like the way it feels.”
He acknowledged that some fans believe he could simply relearn proper technique, but said the issue extends beyond vocal health.
“Yes, there’s the argument of, ‘Couldn’t you learn how to do it right?’ Sure. But it still comes back to the fact that I don’t like doing it. I also don’t think it represents who I am, or translates what I’m trying to say in my music.”
Worsnop went on to express frustration over the expectation that artists should continue doing something they no longer connect with creatively simply because fans want it.
“It hurts my feelings a bit—not for myself, but for the world and how inhumane we seem to be right now—that it isn’t okay for me to choose not to do something I don’t like doing because other people want me to.”
The singer also revealed that he had limited involvement in the band’s most recent album, contributing only two songs before encouraging the group to bring in outside writers when he felt his own material was becoming too personal.
Despite the criticism he has faced online, Worsnop reiterated that Asking Alexandria is not simply a paycheck or side project, and that he remains deeply invested in the band’s future.
“People seem to think I don’t care, and I do. These are my friends and it’s something we built together. I’m very appreciative of the band, very thankful for everything it’s provided me, and very thankful for everything I’ve been able to provide for it.”
Worsnop also confirmed that Asking Alexandria currently has no active plans underway, though he supports the band’s decision to take time away after years of nonstop activity.
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