Ben Bruce from Asking Alexandria talks Guitars, NEW ALBUM "Where Do We Go From Here?" | Interview

The Jeremy White Show welcomes Ben Bruce from Asking Alexandria!
Ben opens up about his influences growing up, why he sticks to "non-metal" guitars, recording their latest album and how sobering up helped him fall in love with the guitar all over again!
00:44 - every record being different
01:47 - grandparents introduced him to music
3:40 - appreciation for Mutt Lange
5:30 - not being classically trained
7:39 - guitar solos are important
9:22 - everyone LOVES Hotel California and Enter Sandman
10:35 - people saying he isn’t a good player
12:10 - James Hetfield and how important rhythm guitar playing is
12:50 - love for the Fender Stratocaster
14:33 - using real amps vs digital
17:12 - not using two in ear monitors
20:40 - recording guitar rig
21:24 - his $13,000 Stratocaster
23:41 - chasing tone and Bad Blood
26:33 - sobriety affecting his songwriting
29:16 - falling in love with the guitar again
31:00 - not touring to take care of his family
On their new album WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? that’s out today (August 25) via BETTER NOISE MUSIC, ASKING ALEXANDRIA- Danny Worsnop (vocals), Ben Bruce (lead guitar), Cameron Liddell (guitar), Sam Bettley (bass), and James Cassells (drums)-offer reverence to touchstone icons like Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, and Queen, with a relentless urgency harkening back to their early days as hard-partying Warped Tour upstarts. It’s available now via digital download or physically on CD, cassette, or multiple color vinyl at askingalexandria.ffm.to/wdwgfh
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[@richiecunningham7968]

Jeremy, this was an absolutely compelling interview with Bruce! He spoke very honestly and it was so nice to watch. Just purchased the new album! Thank you for having him one. Cheers - R

[@jimmyray_hawkins]

John Page, one of the founders(and Michael Stevens) manager of the the Fender Custom Shop 1987 - 190Xs.

[@backrask]

Greeeeeat interview! I already knew the Ben and his family situation, and every time i heard about it, still thinking he's a hero without cap. It's always great to hear him in interviews. Thanks buddy for this chapter with Ben. Hope you can bring him in the future.

[@Mandapanda91]

I'm super sad I won't see him next week ( but last year I met him,got my selfie,and gave him a picture my 7 yr old drew him and he took a picture with) but mad respect for him putting his family first. Like he said. Super bitter sweet. But yes be that dad and husband that is there ❤❤

[@user-pj9ro2xv5k]

I'm sure Ben will remain a songwriter for the band

[@BryanPeavey-vp6jd]

He seems like such a great dude. Btw new record is great and Jeremy I think the guitar players love the fact you know your guitars! Great interview man.

[@jimmyray_hawkins]

Adam from Tool - Suzuki Method = Bad @ss! Good stuff and great interaction!

[@rjclark2264]

I wonder what this means for Ben’s future with the band?

[@criminalsxxx4394]

The earlier stuff was what made asking. Why do bands always talk down on the albums that made them who they are? As if they’re better than that now?