ASKING ALEXANDRIA guitarist Ben Bruce will sit out the band's European dates this month so that he can be present for the arrival of his child. In a message to fans, Ben said: "This is the first time I've not joined the guys and it's really saddening and a very strange feeling, but I know they are going to be just fine, and they are going to kill it for you guys. "The reason I can't be on this run is due to the fact that I am expecting the arrival of my baby girl any time now, and as you all know, myself, the lads and this band has always lived by 'family first.' "This is an incredibly exciting time in my life and I cannot wait to introduce you all to my little angel. "I hope you guys understand why I can't be at the shows. I do, however, have the privilege of letting you guys know this early.. In September, we will be announcing an incredible U.K./European tour for the beginning of the year, so don't worry, I am coming for you! "Thank you all for your endless amount of love and support. I'll be at these few shows in spirit, give the guys all the love in the world and sing my parts at the top of your lungs. I'll see you all next year." ASKING ALEXANDRIA will play a couple of headlining shows in the U.K. next week, then hit the Reading and Leeds festivals at the end of the month. The band has not yet announced if it will use a replacement guitarist on the upcoming dates. ASKING ALEXANDRIA's latest album, "The Black", debuted at No. 9 on The Billboard 200, having shifted 30,000 equivalent album units in the week ending March 31. The effort marked the band's first effort following the departure of singer and founding member Danny Worsnop and addition of Denis Stoff.
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