ASKING ALEXANDRIA Recruits Ex-MAKE ME FAMOUS Singer, Releases Brand New Song

Denis Shaforostov (pictured), formerly of Ukrainian metalcore act MAKE ME FAMOUS, has been confirmed as the new singer of ASKING ALEXANDRIA.

A new ASKING ALEXANDRIA song, “I Won’t Give In”, featuring Shaforostov, can be streamed in the YouTube clip below.

Said Denis: “I’ve been waiting for this moment for so long and now the time has come,

“I’m extremely happy and proud to announce that now I’m officially a part of such an incredible band and family — ASKING ALEXANDRIA.

“I’m beyond excited for this new, unbelievable chapter of my life, though it still feels so surreal!

“I just want to say massive ‘thank you’ to my family, friends, and to all my fans all around the world for all the support and faith you’ve put and had for me over the years. It truly means EVERYTHING.

“I can’t even begin to explain how stoked I am about new ASKING ALEXANDRIA and our new album. Ben, James, Sam, Cam and me have been working on it very hard for the past couple of months and we couldn’t be happier with the result. We’ve put our hearts and souls into this record; it’s done for YOU. Trust me, it’s something absolutely mind-blowing and I’m sure it’s going to please every single member of ‘AAFamily’ — those who’ve been with the guys since the day one and those who just recently joined this strong and unbelievably supportive family!

“The wait and your never ending support has been rewarded. I’m incredibly proud to say that today the world will hear the beast the new ASKING ALEXANDRIA is. ‘I Won’t Give In’ is OUT now! I can’t wait to hear you sing this one out the top of your lungs with me VERY soon!”

MAKE ME FAMOUS was stylistically similar to ASKING ALEXANDRIA, to the extent that they were at times accused of copying the British act’s sound.

The day before singer Danny Worsnop announced his departure from ASKING ALEXANDRIA in January, Shaforostov posted the following message to Instagram: “There’s such thing as karma and magic in this world. The hardest work will always pay off no matter how many of these fucks have ever tried to bring you down on your way. You never know when and how but trust me, your door will open and the future will be yours for the taking — just wait and see.”

Worsnop revealed he was exiting ASKING ALEXANDRIA on January 22, explaining in a statement: “Over the last eight years together, we’ve done some amazing things and created something truly special. I now, same as then, want what’s best for the band and at this point in time, that isn’t me. ASKING ALEXANDRIA will continue to tour throughout the year and will be working on a new album.”

Worsnop added, “I will always support and love ASKING ALEXANDRIA and cannot wait to see what the future holds for them.”

ASKING ALEXANDRIA guitarist Ben Bruce wrote at the band’s Facebook page, “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 . . . This isn’t the end, this is the start of a whole new chapter. This is where we come together and make history.”

Worsnop‘s other band, WE ARE HARLOT, released its self-titled debut album on March 31.

Worsnop admitted last year to Kerrang! magazine that his involvement with WE ARE HARLOT had caused some friction with the members of ASKING ALEXANDRIA, saying, “Back when it started, there were maybe concerns and stress and bitterness from the guys. But over time they’ve realized that it’s not detrimental to ASKING in any way.”

Fonte: Blabbermouth.net