In late 2018, Kerrang! asked Ben Bruce what his aim for the year ahead was. “I’ve only got one goal,” the Asking Alexandria guitarist replied, “and it’s to write the best album we’ve ever written.” Fast-forward to the present day, and Ben has absolutely no doubt that his aspirations have not only been reached but positively crushed on the band’s just-announced new record, Like A House On Fire, which is set to be released on May 15 via Sumerian. “I think the guitar riffs are the biggest I’ve ever written; I think the lyrics are fucking fantastic; I think the songwriting is the strongest it’s ever been,” he reveals excitedly. “I love what we’ve done, and there’s something for everyone in it: there are heavy sections, there are sing-along sections, there are a lot of jumping, energe...
