Ben was my childhood hero growing up. Words can’t explain how much I looked up to that man (he inspired me to pick up guitar, which is a skill I never wouldn’t learned if it wasn’t for him) . I met him twice he’s one of the nicest people ever. AA is gonna feel different without him that’s for sure, but I genuinely wish him and his family the best. Also not all hope is lost, even though he’s not gonna tour with AA, someone on the AA subreddit got a hold of Sam on ig, and posted the conversation. Sam said that even thought he won’t be touring with aa anymore, he still might help out with writing future material. So he still might be somewhat involved in the writing process.
He always seemed like a nice guy so it’s great to hear that you’ve met him and lives up to that, also must of been great being able to meet your childhood hero like that! I am assuming he may be writing with them for future material as songwriting was always his passion, good to see there’s talks of it possibly actually happening 🫶🏻❤️
As you said it wasn’t a shock announcement but it still did sting when it came. He’s grown so much since he started AA and for the better, he got clean, devoted his life to his family and now is putting them first, not a lot of men would do as much, they’d still be chasing the fame!! It is a loss to us fans but knowing why he made this decision makes him an even bigger star in my eyes now. I wish him and his family all the best for their future and as you said maybe we’ll see a throw back show one day. Also Moo I gotta say girl, good on you for not letting your anxiety make you miss out, I let mine do that for too many years and some shows I’ll never get that chance again. 💖
Ben Bruce definitely inspired a lot of us. He is a huge inspiration when it comes to my playing, especially now that I play in my city's biggest band… If I ever get the chance, I'd like to tell him that I'm thankful for everything. Let's see what Asking Alexandria do next, I don't know what that will be, but I'm excited!
just stumbled upon your channel and remembered how much of a bummer it was that Ben left. AA was my favorite band for a good while. Ben was also what got me to pick up a guitar again and be in a band and write my own music again. I haven't even really personally enjoyed the more recent AA stuff. It's not bad, it just doesn't hit the same for me. Maybe the old stuff is just nostalgic or maybe there's something to it. I often wonder if Ben will do something on youtube or something, or maybe make guest appearances for AA or other bands, or release some solo material idk. He was the heart and soul of AA.
Broke me to pieces to hear this.. More than when Danny left D: because it was Ben, the founder and fighter of the band through it all.. Idk if he is gone forever but it sure feels like it. Can tell he is an outstanding father and wants to focus solely on his family and respect it. Moo you are a beauty btw!
YES! More this. Also, Warp Tour was a great time. I wish it still existed or there was something in NA that was an equivalent too. I don't know how kids get to music festivals now a days with the outlandish prices. ABSURD~!
I'm from Argentina and it will be my first time seeing AA live. Not many of these bands come to South America. I would have loved to at least get a Farewell tour for him, like this is the last one... Not just dropping out in between 😢
Unfortunately you can’t plan stuff like that in these situations. He stuck around as long as he could but he’s got an obligation to his family. Fans wanting a farewell tour is significantly less important than what he has going on. Fortunately sam said Ben isn’t gonna tour anymore, he said that there’s a chance he’ll still help with writing new music in the future.
Danny brought my friend and I backstage like a decade or so ago and and the band stayed in the green room and looked pissed at Danny lol (I don’t blame them he was with mycha micha? I forget the spelling.) and all of the people he brought back to drink. I remember seeing Ben and running up to him bc he had just recently gotten married and I wanted to congratulate him. He looked ANNOYED until I said that I was so happy for him and they looked so lovely and happy together and he softened so much and became so warm and lovely. He said oh you’re a fan than 😂 I guess he thought I was a groupie til then. So we chatted for a while and he was so happy and so in love with his wife. I always love knowing they’re still happily together ❤
I bet this was a long time coming.. I remember in an interview right after they released their first album, Ben and Danny claimed they were going to become the next Beatles of the world. Funny how it turned out to be completely the opposite, with BMTH claiming that title. The first album was priceless, and it's sad to see what has become of the band because they are such talanted musicians. From vocalist changes, to style changes, to just.. changes, here we are. I believe the band will never be the same going forward. Ben was a crucial part. At this point AA can beome the same thing a solo Danny project is. Sad 😢
I remember my mom walked into the bar area and tapped him on the shoulder said I loved him BUT IM UNDER 21 AND CANT COME IN LMAOAOOAOAOAOAAO HE CAME OUT 😭😭😭😭 feels like yesterday and now im 25
It is sad news, I’ve had the pleasure of seeing him play at sound wave and their side shows I think it was back in the day. Ended up meeting Danny and Ben at a bar and had drinks with them. Both amazing to hang out with
Nice one Moo! Definitely one of the hottest bands in the Metal core hayday. Even though I was more into Killswitch, Trivium and August Burns Red. Still thought Asking was pretty sick
@MooSmith That’s so kool! I was just wondering because I love the aesthetic. I just need to learn how to do it as good as you. You were plenty of help, thanks Moo
Ben really should do something like "The Black" at some point again. I grew up with AA and have loved the evolution but Ben really showed something special in that album. Typically that band album without the established lead singer is so awkward and uninspired, but not for AA.
Im a bit older than you,so I'd like to see some slayer, maiden, anthrax, kreator, cradle of filth, dimmu borgir, black label society.... the oldies music
My old music leans of the side of rock/hair metal, motley crue,Aerosmith etc but there may be some cool collective videos I could tie all this together in 🥰
WHAT I DIDNT EVEN KNOW UNTILL RN 😭
Ben was my childhood hero growing up. Words can’t explain how much I looked up to that man (he inspired me to pick up guitar, which is a skill I never wouldn’t learned if it wasn’t for him) . I met him twice he’s one of the nicest people ever. AA is gonna feel different without him that’s for sure, but I genuinely wish him and his family the best.
Also not all hope is lost, even though he’s not gonna tour with AA, someone on the AA subreddit got a hold of Sam on ig, and posted the conversation. Sam said that even thought he won’t be touring with aa anymore, he still might help out with writing future material. So he still might be somewhat involved in the writing process.
He always seemed like a nice guy so it’s great to hear that you’ve met him and lives up to that, also must of been great being able to meet your childhood hero like that!
I am assuming he may be writing with them for future material as songwriting was always his passion, good to see there’s talks of it possibly actually happening 🫶🏻❤️
As you said it wasn’t a shock announcement but it still did sting when it came.
He’s grown so much since he started AA and for the better, he got clean, devoted his life to his family and now is putting them first, not a lot of men would do as much, they’d still be chasing the fame!!
It is a loss to us fans but knowing why he made this decision makes him an even bigger star in my eyes now.
I wish him and his family all the best for their future and as you said maybe we’ll see a throw back show one day.
Also Moo I gotta say girl, good on you for not letting your anxiety make you miss out, I let mine do that for too many years and some shows I’ll never get that chance again. 💖
Another amazing vid!! So sad to see him go, but it’s for the best for himself and his family!! I’m sure in the future he will rejoin them again 😊
I’m glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏻☺️❤️ I couldn’t agree more
Ben is the only one that doesn't live in America now, in the last 4 years is when he moved back to the U.K. when it happened i didn't know
Thank you for the confirmation!! Appreciate it! 🫶🏻
He moved back in January 23
Ben Bruce definitely inspired a lot of us. He is a huge inspiration when it comes to my playing, especially now that I play in my city's biggest band… If I ever get the chance, I'd like to tell him that I'm thankful for everything. Let's see what Asking Alexandria do next, I don't know what that will be, but I'm excited!
just stumbled upon your channel and remembered how much of a bummer it was that Ben left. AA was my favorite band for a good while. Ben was also what got me to pick up a guitar again and be in a band and write my own music again. I haven't even really personally enjoyed the more recent AA stuff. It's not bad, it just doesn't hit the same for me. Maybe the old stuff is just nostalgic or maybe there's something to it. I often wonder if Ben will do something on youtube or something, or maybe make guest appearances for AA or other bands, or release some solo material idk. He was the heart and soul of AA.
Broke me to pieces to hear this.. More than when Danny left D: because it was Ben, the founder and fighter of the band through it all.. Idk if he is gone forever but it sure feels like it. Can tell he is an outstanding father and wants to focus solely on his family and respect it. Moo you are a beauty btw!
YES! More this. Also, Warp Tour was a great time. I wish it still existed or there was something in NA that was an equivalent too. I don't know how kids get to music festivals now a days with the outlandish prices. ABSURD~!
The prices really are crazy 😭
Warp tour was the shiz back in the day. My mom got to meet the boss tones made her day.
I'm from Argentina and it will be my first time seeing AA live. Not many of these bands come to South America. I would have loved to at least get a Farewell tour for him, like this is the last one... Not just dropping out in between 😢
Unfortunately you can’t plan stuff like that in these situations. He stuck around as long as he could but he’s got an obligation to his family. Fans wanting a farewell tour is significantly less important than what he has going on. Fortunately sam said Ben isn’t gonna tour anymore, he said that there’s a chance he’ll still help with writing new music in the future.
Danny brought my friend and I backstage like a decade or so ago and and the band stayed in the green room and looked pissed at Danny lol (I don’t blame them he was with mycha micha? I forget the spelling.) and all of the people he brought back to drink. I remember seeing Ben and running up to him bc he had just recently gotten married and I wanted to congratulate him. He looked ANNOYED until I said that I was so happy for him and they looked so lovely and happy together and he softened so much and became so warm and lovely. He said oh you’re a fan than 😂 I guess he thought I was a groupie til then. So we chatted for a while and he was so happy and so in love with his wife. I always love knowing they’re still happily together ❤
I've been listening since I was in high school, HOW CAN IT NOT MAKE ME SADD
We floating the same boat 😭
I bet this was a long time coming.. I remember in an interview right after they released their first album, Ben and Danny claimed they were going to become the next Beatles of the world. Funny how it turned out to be completely the opposite, with BMTH claiming that title. The first album was priceless, and it's sad to see what has become of the band because they are such talanted musicians. From vocalist changes, to style changes, to just.. changes, here we are. I believe the band will never be the same going forward. Ben was a crucial part. At this point AA can beome the same thing a solo Danny project is. Sad 😢
I remember my mom walked into the bar area and tapped him on the shoulder said I loved him BUT IM UNDER 21 AND CANT COME IN LMAOAOOAOAOAOAAO HE CAME OUT 😭😭😭😭 feels like yesterday and now im 25
WDWGFH (Song) hits different after we got this news….
It is sad news, I’ve had the pleasure of seeing him play at sound wave and their side shows I think it was back in the day.
Ended up meeting Danny and Ben at a bar and had drinks with them. Both amazing to hang out with
So so so jealous! Must of been the best time!
Love the Let the Ocean Take Me album cover on the wall. My favourite album
That and misadventures❤️
Well he left a band that says that they are asking Alexandria,...... However they do NOT sound like the asking Alexandria that I fell in love with
Hes such a gentle soul i actually want to be a guy like this with my musical endeavours
And moo you are freaking awesome the energy and randomness is infectious
Definitely do an AA time line video. Ben Definitely deserves a break from the band and spend some quality time with his kids.
I will add it to my list of up coming videos 🫶🏻
I wish AA would just disband and James, Sam, and Cam would start their own bands
Nice one Moo! Definitely one of the hottest bands in the Metal core hayday. Even though I was more into Killswitch, Trivium and August Burns Red. Still thought Asking was pretty sick
thank you for the excellent good videos, miss smith
Thank you so much for watching and enjoying 🙏🏻❤️
@MooSmith thank you for replying to this comment of mine ❤️ 🙏
I wonder why danny is not following ben and ciara anymore
Moo Smith da 🐐 no 🧢
Ahhh 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 kindest soul fr 🫶🏻
Where do you get your posters
I make them and print them myself 🥺 sorry it’s not much help, lil photoshop work on most, some of the images are just straight printed 🫶🏻
@MooSmith That’s so kool! I was just wondering because I love the aesthetic. I just need to learn how to do it as good as you. You were plenty of help, thanks Moo
how did you make your wall of albums? Where did you get the pictures from?
I made em myself 🥺 I do some live streams showing me making them sometimes! ( did one last week, on twitch)
i cried 4 times after finding out the news
You me both 😭
my trinity teenager is asking alexandria, pierce the veil and bring me the horizon
Ben really should do something like "The Black" at some point again. I grew up with AA and have loved the evolution but Ben really showed something special in that album. Typically that band album without the established lead singer is so awkward and uninspired, but not for AA.
More asking alexandria vids plss
Don’t gotta tell me twice 🥰🥰🥰
Because Danny is an annoying crybaby and he didn't say but if I was Ben I would've had my fill with his BS.
I think Ben will start another band
Im a bit older than you,so I'd like to see some slayer, maiden, anthrax, kreator, cradle of filth, dimmu borgir, black label society.... the oldies music
My old music leans of the side of rock/hair metal, motley crue,Aerosmith etc but there may be some cool collective videos I could tie all this together in 🥰
Dose it matter 😂 when was the last decent AA album like 10 so years ago
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Hellll yeeee bruddah 😂🏄♂️🏄♂️🏄♂️
Is Ben's wife British?
No she's American
Girl, the best AA album is The Black. Denis is ledge 😉.
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