So you're telling me Asking Alexandria recorded stand up and scream an hour away from my house

@dominicdunn2579

3 жыл бұрын

A lot of great albums are still recorded in portland. Sturgis till death!

@WinterhouseRecords

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I remember when I learned about ol’ Joey Surgis and realized all the old bands I was listening to were recording in Connersville (about 2 hours from my hometown) I was so shocked. Like why did they come to the hell that is Indiana haha that’s what a good producer can do!

Ohhhhh shit, Asking Alexandria being covered by The Cozy Representative? Buckle your seatbelts, everyone! *It’s TIME*

Man. I really miss 2009-2013. Good times.. good times.

@edward6749

3 жыл бұрын

Sempiternal❤️

@kittykittybangbang9367

3 жыл бұрын

same even though I was only 5-9 during those times

@jaybrady3128

3 жыл бұрын

2007*

@bradwad

3 жыл бұрын

2007s enter shikari first album started it all for me

@boojon2

3 жыл бұрын

2007-2013 were the golden years.

The Prophecy has to be one of the best songs to come out of the Risecore/Sumeriancore scene.

"He was born in England he's British he just wanted to go home" idk why that made me laugh

@machimuchy7963

3 жыл бұрын

Confusing

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do a video on Bring Me the Horizon!!

@moonlightequilibrium

3 жыл бұрын

i second this!!

@DaDoubleDee

3 жыл бұрын

I would love to see a video on them as well!!!

@luz1673

3 жыл бұрын

YES PLEASE !

@BotHoleAssassin

3 жыл бұрын

UK band Nice!

@adamhaymanmusic

3 жыл бұрын

yessss

I really miss the way Danny would use his vocals back in the day.. not just the screams and growls but the chorus’s like in Another Bottle Down, or Someone Somewhere, where the singing was just so great. So nostalgic listening to that era of AA

@triunity686

18 күн бұрын

Another bottle down is the best song I've ever heard even all these years later 👌

having parents that moved to dubai on a whim is a pretty good indicator that money for moving to the US might not have been a problem for them.

@rainydaycanadian

3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t say it was on a whim. In his loud wire interview Ben said his dad was made redundant and they also couldn’t get him into school because I guess in England at the time anyways they had to save a certain amount of spots for minorities

@AlbertSirup

3 жыл бұрын

@@rainydaycanadian doesn't change the fact that a typical working-class or middle-class family can't just easily move to a city in another country, especially not one as expensive as Dubai.

@MsRachelMo

3 жыл бұрын

Also noticed Ben was playing a PRS Guitar in his teen years videos. No poor teenager is getting a guitar worth that much.

@dpedz

3 жыл бұрын

@@rainydaycanadian they had money but banked on being successful and pulled it off

@MichaelCarle

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with the prs statement. My family was upper middle class and all I got was a low end jackson and used peavey amp. Prs was way out of reach. I saved for years to achieve my custom 24.

I feel Escape The Fate had the biggest aesthetic influence on a TON of the scene bands after dying is your latest fashion came out. The glam metal look, or even just portions of it became huge after that.

@Sergio-nb4hj

2 жыл бұрын

Man i was thinking the same thing

@Baboonfromdatoon

2 жыл бұрын

Nope, the 'fashioncore' look was invetned by Eighteen Visions, and adopted by other SoCal bands such as Bleeding Through, Atreyu and Avenged Sevenfold, the latter two having glam metal influences musically and aesthetically.

@korman7

2 жыл бұрын

@@Baboonfromdatoon True, all these looks though were taken from 80's glam metal anyway, all these bands take from eachother. I just love that these looks come full circle 10, 20, 30 years down the line.

@loganpriest6029

Жыл бұрын

@@Baboonfromdatoon You're right, but mind you those bands drew more from punk rock rather than glam metal from the 80's with the image.

Ben truly was a genius because BMTH are the only british band to get big first in england then the states accepted them, Look at Architects they had six albums prior to their massive blow up in the states, AA truly were ahead of the curb and I gotta give them so much respect for that.

This dude always has the coolest documentary type videos. Why is this channel not huge yet? Deserves alot more hype. You're an awesome content creator ✌

@thecozyrep

3 жыл бұрын

thank you! :)

I've been able to see them a few times live, and screaming the words "OH MY GOD" into a room full of strangers is the most cathartic thing in the world.

@matheusreuter9600

4 ай бұрын

Saw them last week after being a Brasilian fan from more than 10 years, my dream came true, and Danny's vocals are sick, the final episode was something special

That first demo just literally blew my mind, holy fuck... It's obviously badly produced but holy fuck it already sounded so good

Dude I can't thank you enough for documenting bands and culture from my teenage years.

Regarding them not having any money when they first moved over - As a Brit, someone living in Dubai as a kid normally means their family will have moved for very lucrative busniess work, I suspect their survival for the first few years was heavily funded by the parents (In particuler Ben's, if they took up the main cost of bigger stuff like the RV and the studio) - total speculation but thats what I reckon! your vids are sick mate

Regarding their beginnings in the US it's probably on purpose that everything is opaque, there is one interview where they mentioned that they didn't have visas (it's incredibly difficult to get those if you're not already famous) and they might have been living in the US illegally for a while supported by their parents money (who also bought them an RV) you can imagine that Ben's parents in Dubai must have been rich to a point that they never really had to worry about running out of money. Pretty sure they will never really take about all of this openly due to potential legal risks.

@thecozyrep

3 жыл бұрын

that makes a lot of sense!

@ashliexclaire

3 жыл бұрын

A lot of people mistake everyone who comes from or lives in Dubai as being insanely wealthy. I went to school with Ben Bruce in Dubai, was good friends with his sister and still live in Dxb. If you moved all expats back to their home countries, the majority are middle class. However, with Dubai being tax free, it makes people appear wealthier than they actually are. Worth mentioning when we were in school, dubai was nothing like it is today. It was barely even a city. Now it is something else entirely

@machimuchy7963

3 жыл бұрын

Omg i am so intrigued can u tell us more about Ben early age . I never imagined his perents being well off .

@lifeordeath13

3 жыл бұрын

@@machimuchy7963 up on this..

@lifeordeath13

3 жыл бұрын

@@ashliexclaire any updates on the early age of Ben Bruce...?

YESS IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS, AND ITS AN HOUR!!!

@donniedarkko422

3 жыл бұрын

😍

@screamitsoftly

3 жыл бұрын

...and a half lol

My man you need to sell some neon monster cozy R. Merch classic scene style!

@rideordieclothing

3 жыл бұрын

;)

@XchuggsX

3 жыл бұрын

@@rideordieclothing 👀👀👀

@MrTwickerz

3 жыл бұрын

I would buy it, I just bought a shirt from RideorDie

@MegaNancyLover

3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t mind buying Ride or Die, but I would *definitely* buy Julian’s clothing brand if he had one!

@hrnancastillo

3 жыл бұрын

👀👀👀👀👀

" oh it's 1.5hrs long, obviously that's the whole bands career " oh boy was i in for the biggest treat ever

They were my top favorite band for many years, purely because of the Stand Up and Scream album. It blew me away when I was 15 and even now it gets me so hype lol

@australiaduelmasters

3 жыл бұрын

This 🙌 love it still just as much as I did when I was 14

@prodbyguttaskum

2 жыл бұрын

Right? I’m going on 29 and love that album soo much

I found AA in 2009 and they have been my favorite band since. Because of them i found Attack Attack, ADTR, I See Stars ect and my life was changed. 2009-2012 is thr greatest era of metalcore.

Please do a video on We Came As Romans! Been watching your channel since last Summer and I love it! Keep it up! :D

Some day i imagine we will look at that 2009 performane of Alerion/ The Final Episode in the same way we look at people doing the swing and Jitterbug in the 50s. Hilariously silly dances, but damn were we having fun. It will be a cultural curiosity to future generations, just like that stuff was to ours.

@harrydoesnt

2 жыл бұрын

I was literally thinking about this today after while watching This! Except bell bottoms, tye dye and classic rock came mind! 🤣🤣

@ZANGELIX1263

2 жыл бұрын

@@harrydoesnt its all wondefully relative! Every era is goofy after a few decades have passed. Gotta love it!

I'll never get over how insane Danny's vocals we're years back. He's still very good but you know what I mean.

I got targeted with the “Rawr XD” also super sad. My straightener died XD

the drummer of AA is a goat for sure, and stand up and scream a goat album! also you said "scene kids now are in their....twenties..." we're creeping into our low thirties as well hahaha

AA’s star power, look and accessibility really propelled them to superstardom very early - that was what attracted me to them anyways. Ben Bruce really claimed his place in the scene but in a “not-so-egotistical” kind of way. On a separate note, can we finally address what the fuck “You need a doctor baby, you scared?” means? 😂😂

@DannNotDaniel

3 жыл бұрын

I just wanna know what the whole song is about lol

@MrGabematt

2 жыл бұрын

@@DannNotDaniel listen to the lyrics you’ll figure it out

Dude, I wasn't expecting for this video to suck me in for one and a half hour, but man... you just brought up and out so many good memories while giving greater context to the whole saga behind the music driving my teen years. You've just contributed me on a deeper level dude, thank you so much! 💚

Just found this channel, cheers bro what a great video. Im 26 now and lived through this time period. No one else is covering it in this romantic nostalgic way like you are. Keep it up man. Much love from Canada

@ChristopherTito

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@mrpickles3904

3 жыл бұрын

You nailed it on the head my guy.

@screamitsoftly

3 жыл бұрын

I’m 26 too! I literally started my freshman year of high school when stand up and scream came out. My high school years of 09-13 literally line up perfectly with the scenes golden years. It’s crazy! It’s like i was meant to be a teenager listening to this music! I mean that’s what started my insane love and passion for music 💗

Your videos are my guilty pleasure. Whenever I have time off at university, I watch your videos and relive the terribly cringey emo scene days of my childhood. Thanks for making such in depth videos!

Do a video on Woe is Me / Issues please 🙏🏼

@mandynelson6795

3 жыл бұрын

Yess

Nobody had growls like Danny.

@travisshaw9744

3 жыл бұрын

He basically refuses to do so now though

@meganfranco6672

3 жыл бұрын

@@travisshaw9744 theres a reason why

@travisshaw9744

3 жыл бұрын

@@meganfranco6672 I mean I'm sure it's rough on his voice but he's stated he wants to sing more. Back when they recording FDTD Ben said he didn't really wanna scream on the record and they had to encourage him

@medusa6491

3 жыл бұрын

There's better growlers. Watson, Bozeman, Allen, Duerr, Teyen and so much more.

@MrGoblin323

3 жыл бұрын

@@medusa6491 For reals bro

I’m surprised you mentioned the irony of your perfection in here since nobody talks about that era since it was like a different band that gone to extinction, but the reborn had stay since 2008 and the band has remained as the new rebirth aa since while the original has vanished into thin air and I’m glad you put it in here.

Btw. James Murray (original singer of AA) was featured on "Dedication"

Can’t wait to hear stories on Motionless and Get Scared

@creepofreako

3 жыл бұрын

Ofc get scared. I'm a huge huge fan.

@kittykittybangbang9367

3 жыл бұрын

@@creepofreako Say did someone in the band get charged with child pornography?

@creepofreako

3 жыл бұрын

@@kittykittybangbang9367 it was the second vocalist, Joel Faviere. Get Scared has nothing to do with that man's behavior and they kicked him out of the band.

@screamitsoftly

3 жыл бұрын

@@creepofreako For reall??!! And wasn’t he the first vocalist?

@thehypequeeng7690

3 жыл бұрын

Wow get scared I haven’t heard that band in a while dude looked crazy live

If you haven't heard Danny Worsnops cover of Mr. Grinch, I'd recommend checking that out. Its actually heavy. Just came out in 2020.

@meganfranco6672

3 жыл бұрын

Omfg I saw it in insta when him and his wife posted it. And omg. Yes.

@jpgiles1725

3 жыл бұрын

@@meganfranco6672 I loved it. I listened to it a few times after Christmas as well lol

I can’t wait to see the rest of this Saga! There’s so much to cover with Asking Alexandria so great job for doing the research for this!

You could probably do a entire video on rise records and sumerian records..the history, the bands, the whole 9 yards...that would be pretty dope.

You gotta do a series on Joey Sturgis, he literally shaped the sound of an era of music, he had a pivotal roll in the success of many of our favorite core bands. Also, check out if I die first. It’s the side project of lil lotus, who’s blowing up right now. Their sound is the revival of 2004 tooth and nail core I’d call it. I’m sure you know of them, but I feel like a lot of your audience might not and would love to hear about em!

I've been waiting anxiously for this video since you announced that you were working on it! you also uncovered a funny memory. (edit: in my snapchat memories, it turned out to be 3 years ago today :) ) in my junior year of high school, I went to go see Asking Alexandria, co-headlining with Black Veil Brides, with Crown The Empire as an opener. I think it was either late 2017 or early 2018, but anyways, show was finished, but we were waiting for AA's encore, and it was a strangely long time. after a while, Danny came back out, chugged some water, and basically told the crowd he was late because he had diarrhea.

I have a child to raise, why do you hate him making videos that I simply HAVE to watch that are also an hour long?

@yicama2098

3 жыл бұрын

OMG NO, I love it

This "origin story" of AA is almost a carbon copy of the movie American Satan, in which Ben is one of the main characters. Awesome movie. Hit Parader had a hand in making it and the movie even spawned a BADASS original album of the band in the movie.

Oh HELL YEAH. My day officially just got better

Yasss I love AA and I’ve always wondered how AA became so huge and what their coming up story was.

@keaton_

3 жыл бұрын

Love seeing Balance and Composure pfp. So many people have forgotten how great they were.

this was an incredible video. as someone who’s idolized/studied AA and danny for years, you checked off all the boxes and taught me some stuff i was surprised to know. i actually have met danny twice and got to sing a song with him before!!

THANK YOUUUUU I NEEDED SOMETHING THIS LONG TO WATCH

I agree with what you said about their first year in the US. It really doesn’t make sense how they actually pulled that off. I feel like the fact it was around the time of the 08 financial crisis too didn’t help their situation at all. Very interesting!

i remember asking alexandria being my favorite band when i was 14. i bought the reckless and relentless CD from hot topic once it came out and was sooo hype lol. i saw them live at irving plaza in 2011, looking back i definitely agree that they can command their stage presence immensely well. ben jumped from a balcony into the crowd during the end of one of their songs, and the vibe overall was fucking nuts. it was apparent they loved what they did, and their performance was on par to the studio quality/production. can't wait for part 2, haven't listened to them in years and have no idea where they've gone on their journey since then. thank u for this wonderfully reminiscent video, great work as always dude :]

I'm so happy I discovered your channel. The Punk Rock MBA gives me some of my fix, but never goes too deep into the scene stuff. This is an absolute goldmine. Would it be possible to do a video on Parkway Drive? I know it's a slightly different time, but they were the band that got me into all of this back in the day! Anyway, time to go listen to my scratched up CD of Stand Up and Scream for the 500th time...

@adaminaserratos1566

2 жыл бұрын

i second this, parkway drive rules

"What kid of name is Asking Alexandria? That's not metal." - Someone who grew up during the era of 'metal' bands with names like "Cinderella".

I would love for you to cover Paramore whenever you get the chance. There were so many lineup changes and Hayley had to deal with a lot of shit back in the day. Plus Hayley’s divorce, her solo career, the ain’t it fun lawsuit and the recent Twitter beef with josh and jeremy are worth mentioning too 😄

@DaDoubleDee

3 жыл бұрын

I have no idea of any of the beef in Paramore but it seems that's all I heard about when they're talked about :P

@MandyMusiq

3 жыл бұрын

@@DaDoubleDee I’ve bee a huge fan for about 15 years now and it kinda makes me sad when the drama is the ONLY thing people ever talk about but I get it - everyone likes a bit of drama now and then 😅 I may be biased and I don’t know 100% what went on behind the scenes but it seems like Josh and Jeremy really did the remaining band members dirty. As far as their music goes Paramore obviously changed the game for modern female fronted bands and even though they’re latest album After Laughter is a pop album, it still has a lot to offer musically and lyrically. Their life performances are amazing too!

@mandynelson6795

3 жыл бұрын

My name is Mandy and my middle name starts with a B

@Yusoo8

3 жыл бұрын

And she was a industry plant

@MandyMusiq

3 жыл бұрын

@@Yusoo8 I don’t understand why people still believe this to this day. Label execs wanted to sign her as a solo artist and she agreed under the condition that she could make the music she wanted WITH her bandmates as Paramore. She didn’t want to be turned into a second Avril Lavigne, which is what atlantic originally had in mind. Hayley’s always been upfront about the contract and it was Josh that started this „industry plant“ argument because he was tired of not getting more attention than he thought he was entitled to as one of the main song writers. But I would say that it’s definitely the label’s fault, not Hayley’s. Taylor has said in an interview that they’ve always been aware of the contract and that it doesn’t matter to them who’s name is on it as long as they can all make music together. So i think calling her an industry plant is inaccurate.

I like these videos a lot! Even though I know most of these bands histories because I lived it, you do your research and pull up things that I haven’t seen. For example, the 2003 MySpace Asking Alexandria page. That’s great work! Keep it up

Digging this deep dive in to the band! Great work, can tell a lot of work went into this! Looking forward to part 2 🤘

Can’t wait for part 2. Getting into Denis’ appearance.

@screamitsoftly

3 жыл бұрын

That might be a part 3 unless he can pack it all into a video. that’s still a little bit aways. I mean I’m just going off of this video cause he went into so much depth with their beginnings. So much shit and drama happened with R&R and FDTD. The changing of sound and styles and the beginnings of the backlash and criticisms from it. Also with Danny almost losing his voice I think. Crazy times.

AA and BMTH were my gateway band to metalcore in 2010 and I still listen to the genre nonstop to this day. Love your videos man. Thanks for putting in so much work into it! Super impressive.

the crabs, the low cut v-neck t-shirts, and ofc the growls...I went and survived through that phase, that's all I can say

@legaciestr

3 жыл бұрын

so you’re saying its a bad thing ?

I’m a simple man. My boy and your’s, Julian, The Cozy Representative, drops a new video. I watch. Right away. Like I pulled on the side of the highway to watch this.

I love this band..! I was introduced to them 4 years ago. I'm 47 and play stand up and scream album every day in my car. I'm a trade down under, so at least 3 hours on the road and this album goes on immediately after work on my way home. Devoted fan. Luv this vid🤘🙂🎤🎸

@tylersmith9868

2 жыл бұрын

Cringe

@swbaligac

2 жыл бұрын

@@tylersmith9868 transtestical?

Does anyone remember Design The Skyline???? 😂😂😂😂😂

@BringMeThatPanda

3 жыл бұрын

I love them

@dreamkiller296

3 жыл бұрын

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA

@dannygutz6999

3 жыл бұрын

Yea we try not to remember that

@nuoxy

3 жыл бұрын

@@dannygutz6999 why they were a great band just because of 1 demo song they got judged hard

I sat through this entire video, completely intrigued, and to hear you say that Every Time I Die was your favorite band, was like winning a prize. They’re undoubtedly my favorite band of all time! During 09-10, I swapped between Stand Up & Scream & New Junk over and over and over again lol

Part 2 when?? I absolutely loved this

Not to rush you Cozy, but I am so stoked for part 2! That shit is gonna be good.

I saw an interview that said Ben tricked the band into coming to the US by telling them they had got a record deal. Then they got here and he told them it was a lie. If i can find it I'll link it. Love your videos btw

@isabellasardella3357

2 жыл бұрын

I mean they did put that as part of the paradise city show he was in so I wouldn’t doubt it

@cvcammisano6sic6

2 жыл бұрын

That was the exact plot for the movie American Satan, which Paradise City is based off of

🤣🤣he said “this isn’t over yet baby, I’m the cozy representative”

I don’t normally listen to sponsored ads, I usually just skip them, but that merch is fire, especially the last shirt, I love that stuff, we need more.

Mr. Representative coming back with a banger!! Saving this one for later

One of my top 3 favorite bands. It was great seeing some of their old videos when they were going to the struggle but still having so much fun together. I have a new respect for them.

“I like looking at old MySpace pages; it’s fun.” -TCR 2021

You can’t cover deathcore without doing AS I LAY DYING! And Tim Lambesis went through some good ol JC(Jonny Craig) type drama. The whole trying to kill the wife thing. It’s so juicy lol

@brendangibson8200

3 жыл бұрын

But AILD isn't deathcore 😂

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE TURN IT UP

This was great, I'm glad so much effort and research was put into building this timeline. Excited for part 2

I used to be super into them in high school, thanks for reminding me!

This video covered so much. The hour plus was totally necessary. Thank you, CR.

I first heard Asking Alexandria in 2009 in my toxic and abusive (now ex) boyfriend’s bedroom while his best friend got on his computer and told us how dope this band was. He played I Was Once, Possibly, Maybe, Perhaps a Cowboy King. That kid who played that song that day is now my boyfriend of almost 9 years. And Stand Up and Scream from that day forward became my favorite album of all time.

This video needs way more hype, the time it must have taken to compose and still full of info is bomb. Well done 👍

So excited for part 2! Really cool vid :D

Always keep coming back to your channel, man. The content here is top tier. Always love these documentary, discussion, deep-dive type style of vids from you.

AA's first album was amazing. Candlelit Dinner was one of the best. Glad you mentioned it. This album and Miss May I's album "Apologies are for the Weak" I always go back to. Really enjoying these videos. Thanks Cozy Representative.

Such a well-researched and well-put together documenting of the band and era of metalcore. Fun trip down memory lane. Cheers man

Man this channel reliving my warped tour years thru the channel is real fun! Never really grew out of that phase but still lol

I remember making an essay and a presentation on Asking Alexandria in my English and public speaking class. No shame, head on, I couldn’t resist. Seeing this video brought a huge smile on my face. Thank you. 🤘🏽

I would love to see your take on The Ready Set! I wasn't old enough to be on the internet during Jordan's MySpace days but I've heard Tantrum Castle. It would be super cool to see the full progression of his career!

Reliving and revamping my love for the bands I already love, your videos are AWESOME!! Thank you!!!!!!!

just found this channel and been watchin every video. great channel!!

We need part 2!! I’ve been waiting and checking!!

Thank you so much for doing a video on these guys. My all time favorite band.

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS FOR SO LONG CAN YOU PLEASE MAKE A PART 2🖤🖤🖤

A little while ago, I learned that Alexandria was actually a friend that was to be asked of a band name, which they got the idea of it being Asking Alexandria

Definitely dig the heavier band this time 'round. Great video, CR. Looking forward to the next one. Parkway Drive would be a hell of a ride, too, methinks.

Absolutely loved the video! Good job man cant wait for part 2. Loved the ocean background as well ;)

Absolutely brilliant, thanks. I was sent your way by Finn at the punk rock mba + I am not disappointed! Nice one - I’m lookin forward to part 2 right now :)

youre the man dude, cant wait for part 2!

Fun fact: these guys were my first hardcore show I went to back when they were doing the local shows in Pennsylvania.

Just discovered your channel, and what a amazing edition and content you have here! so damn pointed, and it's really nice to remember and revive those days somehow. Good job!!

Solid video, im looking forward to the next episodes, I actually got to spend alot of time around the band in 2013/ 2014

Please do The story of The Cozy Representative; The incredible rise and fall story of The most interesting scene kid pt2: Electric boogaloo

Great video bro, keep it up!!! I remember seeing the final episode somewhere on the internet, after that I was instantly hooked. I've always loved that specific era of post-hardcore/metalcore. AA still are one of my favourite bands to this day.

Love your videos! Back to those days!!! I really enjoi it! Greetings from Guatemala

Found your channel a few days ago and i was actually hoping for a video like this! Ive always wanted someone to analyze the refined dance trends of Crab-core 😂

Staying tuned for part 2!