ASKING ALEXANDRIA frontman Danny Worsnop has released the following statement:

"To all of my friends and fans: I would like to let you know that ASKING ALEXANDRIA and I are moving forward in separate ways.

"Over the last eight years together, we've done some amazing things and created something truly special. I now, same as then, want what's best for the band and at this point in time, that isn't me.

"ASKING ALEXANDRIA will continue to tour throughout the year and will be working on a new album.

"I will always support and love ASKING ALEXANDRIA and cannot wait to see what the future holds for them.

"I am excited for the next chapter of my life with WE ARE HARLOT and will see you all on the road!"

Danny told Kerrang! magazine in an interview last year that when he first started talking about his then-side project WE ARE HARLOT in interviews, it did initially cause some friction within his main band.