"Moving On" is a
power ballad
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by British
rock
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band
Asking Alexandria
Asking Alexandria are a British rock band from York, North Yorkshire, consisting of guitarists Ben Bruce and Cameron Liddell, drummer James Cassells, lead vocalist Danny Worsnop, and bassist Sam Bettley.
Initially formed in 2006 by Ben Bruce ...
. It was released on 29 July 2014, as the final single from the album ''
From Death to Destiny
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''.
Background
In an interview with
Blabbermouth.net
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, guitarist Ben Bruce commented on the video: "For the first time in our careers, we are showcasing ourselves in the most sincere light possible. No drugs, no partying, no script, and no bullshit. It's just the five of us completely vulnerable. No matter what the circumstance, being away from those you love and care about is very difficult and drags you down. Luckily for us, we have incredible fans that love and support us and help us through our toughest times. I hope this video gives you all a little bit of a look into our world. Thank you for all of your continued support and for keeping us going."
Music video
The music video was released on 12 September 2014.
It shows the band members touring. Between the shots of the tour, there are shots of the band members reuniting with relatives or showing messages, such as "I'll be home soon, I love you", "Thinking of you always", "Miss you so much" and shots of the band members smoking, drinking or even crying. The band's official coach bus is shown in the video in the shots when they are traveling on tour.
Trivium
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frontman
Matt Heafy
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, rapper and
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frontman
Ice-T and his wife
Coco Austin
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make an appearance in the video with them showing messages, "TeoTorriatte" and "I Miss NOBODY" respectively.
Track listing
;Digital 45
#Moving On - 4:02
#Moving On (''acoustic'') - 4:03
Personnel
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Danny Worsnop
Danny Robert Worsnop (born 4 September 1990) is an English singer most prominently known as the lead vocalist of rock bands Asking Alexandria and We Are Harlot. He has worked with several artists including I See Stars, With One Last Breath, Bre ...
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lead vocals
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, additional guitar
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Ben Bruce
Benjamin Paul Bruce (born 31 October 1988) is an English musician. He is the lead guitarist and backing vocalist of rock band Asking Alexandria and has also performed as a solo artist. Bruce founded the band while he was living in Dubai but th ...
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lead guitar
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, backing vocals
* Cameron Liddell –
rhythm guitar
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* Sam Bettley –
bass
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* James Cassells –
drums
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Charts
"Moving On" is one of the most successful Asking Alexandria songs on the charts, peaking at No. 6 at Billboard's
Mainstream Rock Songs
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.
Certifications
References
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Asking Alexandria songs
2014 singles
2013 songs
Songs written by Ben Bruce
Songs written by Danny Worsnop
Sumerian Records singles
Hard rock ballads