Task 2.1 - History Behind The Song (Gone)

The song 'Gone' by Asking Alexandria carries multiple meanings.

It's actual meaning as explained by Ben Bruce, who wrote it, to Sumerian Records is that it's about Chris Holley. Chris was his best friend and Guitar Technician for the band and suddenly passed away in his sleep on tour.

Here is what Ben said in the interview:

"'Gone' is probably one of the most emotional songs on the record, or for me, I’m not sure if a lot of people know- I’m sure people do, showed up dead, but not just my best friend, he was my best friend but he was my guitar tech for a long time, and he passed away this year. He passed away doing what he loved, you know, he was out on tour, having a blast, just one of the best dudes you could ever wish to meet, or be part of your life, even if it was just for a small amount of time. 'Gone' is just, I guess it’s my song, just singing to him, I guess my goodbye, trying to make peace with it even though I’ll never be fully at peace with it. It’s just a message to him telling him that we love him and that he’ll never be forgotten, and that the song’s been stabbed into the books of history- that song’s been printed, pressed, and it’s out there forever. So, it’s kind of our way of keeping Chris alive through music, which was his passion and his love."

However there is another interpretation that can be drawn from it. The band split with the lead singer Danny Worsnop after a spat in 2015. The album which was released this year was predominantly written in anger by Ben Bruce about the departure of his friend, but when the new singer (Denis Shaforostov) joined the group he convinced Ben to rewrite the album. However this leads fans to believe that the song is also still written about the falling out.

Interview mentioned - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vVpBWtdOqU