Formed: 2001
From:
San Diego,
CA,
United States
Last Known Status: Active
Background
In early 2001, vocalist Tim Lambesis began writing music and lyrics for what would become As I Lay Dying. After meeting up with guitar player Evan White and drummer Jordan Mancino the group decided to move forward as a three piece. A month later they hit the studio to record “Beneath the Encasing of Ashes” released on Pluto Records in June 2001. Following its release, the band completed a number of tours. Through persistence and hard work “Beneath the Encasing of Ashes” became the top selling Pluto release.
Ready to move forward, As I Lay Dying recorded five songs for a split release with American Tragedy. The evolved follow up caught the attention of a number of people including various record labels. After a 70-day summer tour, the band came home to prepare for the things ahead. In March of 2003 As I Lay Dying signed with Metal Blade Records while recording a full length entitled “Frail Words Collapse.”
This 12-song release features dynamic improvements in both songwriting and musicianship. “Frail Words Collapse” (July 1, 2003) is full of brutal and emotionally driven songs that transition seamlessly from precise melodies to neck snapping rhythms.
With the rigorous tour schedule a new record demands, Tim Lambesis and Jordan Mancino decided to solidify the lineup. After touring with a number of fill ins, As I Lay Dying became complete with the addition of musicians Clinton Norris, Phil Sgrosso, and Nicholas Hipa.
Latest As I Lay Dying News
Below is our complete As I Lay Dying news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Note: We began associating news directly with bands in late 2003. Therefore, earlier band news may not be listed on this page.
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Replacements Announced For As I Lay Dying Slot
As previously reported, As I Lay Dying will be sitting out the first five shows of their upcoming tour with Lamb Of God. However, the crowd will not be disapointed as replacing them on April 2nd, 4th, 5th and 7th will be Los Angeles legends Suicidal Tendencies with Devildriver filling in for As I Lay Dying on April 3rd in Los Angeles.
As I Lay Dying To Miss First Five Tour Dates
As I Lay Dying has issued the following update about missing the first five tour dates of their upcoming tour with Lamb of God:
"Tim has been in the process of adopting a child from Ethiopia for a year now and just recently learned that the official adoption and travel dates are the first week of April. As a result As I Lay Dying will have to miss the first five (5) shows of the upcoming Lamb of God US tour. Tim had the following to say: “It’s impossible to time something like this, and it goes without saying that I won’t be able to make the first five shows of our upcoming tour. However, I’m very thankful to the Lamb of God guys for their understanding and support. Fortunately they’ve been able to find excellent bands to replace us keeping the lineup of this tour exciting as ever. We’ll be meeting up with the tour in Vancouver, BC and finishing out the remaining five weeks. We look forward to seeing you all then!” While there is no specific time period currently set for the band to make up these shows, they definitely want their fans to know that they plan to get back into these five cities at some point in the near future."
Municipal Waste Issues Studio Update
Virginia metallers, MUNICIPAL WASTE, have reached the halfway point in recording their new album, "MASSIVE AGGRESSIVE," tentatively scheduled for an August release on EARACHE RECORDS. The band is recording the album at Red Planet Studios in Richmond, VA with acclaimed producer Zeuss (HATEBREED, SHADOWS FALL), who also produced the band's previous album, "THE ART OF PARTYING."
MUNICIPAL WASTE guitarist Ryan Waste reports from the studio with his thoughts on the album and the recording process so far:
"We're in the middle of blazing out the new tracks from 'MASSIVE AGGRESSIVE.' I'm really proud of the speed picking on the new record. I finish up my rhythms tomorrow and I'm pumped to celebrate after some gruelling nights in the studio. Zeuss is spot on for this record and we are thankful to have him in our neck of the woods this around." More...
Children Of Bodom Announces Summer Festivals
Children of Bodom has announced that they will be appearing at the following 2009 summer festivals:
May 30 - Rock Hard Festival, Amphitheater Gelsenkirchen (D)
June 12 - Provinssirock, Seinäjoki (FIN)
June 20 - Metalway Festival, Zaragoza (ES)
June 26 - Metaltown, Gothenburg (SWE)
July 03 - Ruisrock, Turku (FIN)
July 18 - Ilosaarirock, Joensuu (FIN)
The band will also be playing a co-headlining show with As I Lay Dying on May 14 at The Norva in Norfolk, VA.
As I Lay Dying Announces New DVD Details
With "This Is Who We Are," Grammy-nominated San Diego metalcore band AS I LAY DYING steps into new territory by releasing their first ever DVD consisting of a 3-DVD set produced and directed by Denise Korycki (Cannibal Corpse Centuries of Torment DVD) that provides viewers with live performances and a complete AS I LAY DYING audio/visual history.
As I Lay Dying vocalist Tim Lambesis comments:
"It's hard to believe that we've been a band for as long as we have yet have never released an official DVD documenting our first 7 years. As a result, we've included so much content that you hardly have to like our music to be entertained. With that said, it feels good knowing how many diehard fans over the years have supported our band and their simple enjoyment of our music has given us the chance to see the world!"
"This Is Who We Are" will be available everywhere April 14, 2009. Here are the details for each DVD: More...
As I Lay Dying Drummer To Miss Tour Dates
As I Lay Dying drummer Jordan Mancino will be sitting out the bands tour of South America due to a death in the family. A message from the band reads as follows:
"Due to a death in the family, drummer Jordan Mancino will not be able to perform at the remaining four shows of As I Lay Dying's current South American tour.
"Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jordan and his family.
"Justin Foley (drummer of KILLSWITCH ENGAGE) will be filling in for Jordan on the remainder of this tour. We'd like to thank Justin for going out of his way to help us out during this difficult time."
As I Lay Dying Annouces Halo Game Session For Fans
As I Lay Dying has issued the following statement about playing Halo on XBOX Live with their fans:
"When AILD hit Tulsa, Oklahoma on February 8 between 4-6pm they will be playing XBOX LIVE's HALO 3 with XBOX LIVE GOLDMEMBERS. CLick HERE for more details!"
Other bands that will be playing at the same time include Protest The Hero, The Human Abstract, and MyChildren MyBride.
Municipal Waste Comments On No Fear Energy Tour
Earache Records has issued the following update about Municipal Waste taking part in the 2009 No Fear Energy Music Tour:
"MUNICIPAL WASTE, the critically acclaimed crossover thrash act from Richmond, VA will be playing alongside such metal luminaries as LAMB OF GOD, AS I LAY DYING, CHILDREN OF BODOM and GOD FORBID on the No Fear Energy Music Tour. The tour will start on April 2nd in Phoenix, AZ and end on May 15th in Myrtle Beach, SC.
"This hotly anticipated tour, sponsored by No Fear energy drink will see MUNICIPAL WASTE take their explosive blend of thrash all over the country and put them in front of some of their biggest North American audiences to date. The band, who has been cooped up in their rehearsal space for months, diligently writing and rehearsing material for their yet to be titled summer release on EARACHE RECORDS. The WASTE is eager to get back out on the road to deliver their hard-hitting flavor to every town along this tour.
"I'm excited about this tour;" says MUNICIPAL WASTE drummer, Dave Witte. "It contains a little of everything, home town buddies LAMB OF GOD, old friends GOD FORBID, friends to be made AS I LAY DYING & CHILDREN OF BODOM and of course, plenty of metal." Witte's enthusiasm about the tour is hard to contain, especially when it comes to talking about the many faces of head bangers young and old that the band will come across during the length of this tour. For them, he leaves a special message: "This is a perfect tour for every kind of metal head from the beginner to the seasoned veteran. Join us & come face the Waste!" More...
Lineup Announced For NE Metal And Hardcore Fest
The New England Metal and Hardcore Festival will enter its second decade this April with an eclectic mixture of bands from the metal and hardcore genres. Returning to the Palladium in Worcester, Mass., the event will take place on Friday, April 17 and Saturday, April 18, with a an extra special pre-party on Thursday, April 16.
Headlining Friday will be All That Remains, one of the many bands that got its start at the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival. Saturday will be headlined by metal giants Lamb of God as part of their No Fear Energy Music Tour along with As I Lay Dying, Children Of Bodom, God Forbid and Municipal Waste. Metal Blade Records will present the main stage.
Other bands schedule to perform on Friday are: August Burns Red, Suffocation, The Acacia Strain, The Haunted, Napalm Death, WhiteChapel, Kataklysm, Cattle Decapitation, Veil of Maya, Abigail Williams, Decrepit Birth, Psycroptic, Intronaut, Withered, Left to Vanish, Lazarus A.D., Kylesa, XAFBX, Trap Them, Aggressive Dogs, Toxic Holocaust, XWarX, Psyopus, Woe of Tyrants, Rose Funeral and more to be announced. Doors open at 12 noon. More...
Lamb of God Announces Headlining N. American Tour
Fresh off of their west coast run with Metallica and upcoming visits to Finland, UK, Ireland, Australia, Japan, and Indonesia, Lamb of God have teamed up with No Fear Energy for the North American tour in support of their fifth studio album “Wrath,” which will be released by Epic Records February 24th. The tour commences in Phoenix, Arizona on April 2nd and covers 35 markets in the US and Canada, ending in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina May 15th.
“No Fear Energy is excited to be working with Lamb of God, Live Nation and the solid line-up of support bands for this upcoming tour,” said No Fear’s Vice President Of Marketing, Britt Galland. “The music on this Tour fits perfectly into the no-holds-barred lifestyle of those who buy No Fear Energy drinks and gravitate toward the action- sports properties associated with the No Fear brand image. We’re anticipating another popular metal tour, along with some unique product promotions and contests.”
Tickets and more information are available at livenation.com, ticketmaster.com and Nofear.com. Check local listings for additional information.
Lamb of God has put together one of the strongest bills to come out of the metal community in recent times. As I Lay Dying and Children of Bodom are the main support acts on the tour, with the opening slot rotating between God Forbid and Municipal Waste. Lamb of God drummer, Chris Adler, commented “I cannot wait to begin the first North American run of the ‘Wrath’ world tour. The package we have lined up is guaranteed to leave sore necks and broken eardrums across the country. If you are into metal, there is something here for everyone, this is not a tour to miss. We are working up one hell of a show and can't wait to play the new material. See you there!”
The dates for the No Fear Energy Music Tour are: More...
As I Lay Dying Announces More 2009 Tour Dates
As I Lay Dying will follow up their North American tour with Protest the Hero with a few dates in Latin America.
09.02.28 Sao Paulo, Brazil @ Hangar 110
09.03.01 Sao Paulo, Brazil @ Hangar 110
09.03.03 Buenos Aires, Argentina @ Teatrito
09.03.05 Santiago De Chile, Chile @ Teatro Novedades
09.03.06 Lima, Peru @ Onuba
09.03.08 Bogota, Columbia @ Teatro Metro Bogota
The Grammy-nominated band has also confirmed they will be playing the Alive Festival in Ohio on June 20, and on July 18 at the Sonshine Festival in Wilmar MN.
Protest The Hero Announces Full European Tour
Protest The Hero has announced a full European tour for next year. They will be playing with As I Lay Dying on some dates and with The Chariot and The Human Abstract on others. Here are the latest Protest The Hero tour dates:
12.18.08 Toronto, Canada, The Sound Academy
01.17.09 Chico, CA, Senator Theatre
Protest The Hero with As I Lay Dying:
01.18.09 Boise, ID, The Venue
01.20.09 Missoula, MT, Wilma Theatre
01.21.09 Billings, MT, Shrine Auitorium Dungeon
01.22.09 Pocatello, ID, Icon
01.23.09 Casper, WY, Casper Event Center Ballroom
01.24.09 Grand Junction, CO, Mesa Theatre
01.26.09 Sioux Falls, SD, Ramkota Exhibit Hall
01.27.09 Poplar Grove, IL, Chubby Rain - House of Tunes
01.28.09 Pittsburgh, PA, Mr.Smalls
01.29.09 Buffalo, NY, The Town Ballroom
01.30.09 Harrisonburg, VA, Rockingham County Fair
02.02.09 Asheville, NC, The Orange Peel
02.04.09 Jacksonville, FL, Freebird Live
02.06.09 Jackson, MS, Club Fire
02.07.09 Little Rock, AR, The Village
02.08.09 Tulsa , OK, Cain's Ballroom
02.09.09 Amarillo, TX, Midnight Rodeo More...
As I Lay Dying Announces More Tour Dates
As I Lay Dying has announces more tour dates for their run in North America. Joining them on tour will be Protest The Hero, The Human Abstract and MyChildren MyBride.
The tour dates are as follows:
1/17 Chico, CA @ Senator Theater
1/18 Eugene, OR @ WOW Hall
1/19 Boise, ID @ The Venue
1/20 Missoula, MT @ Wilma Theater
1/21 Billings, MT @ Shrine Auditorium Dungeon
1/22 Pocatello, ID @ Icon
1/23 Casper, WY @ Casper Event Center Arena
1/24 Junction, CO @ Mesa Theatre & Club Grand
1/26 Sioux Falls, SD @ Ramkota Exhibit Hall
1/27 Poplar Grove, IL @ Chubby Rain - House Of Tunes
1/28 Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr. Small's
1/29 Buffalo, NY @ The Town Ballroom
1/30 Harrisonburg, VA @ Rockingham County Fair
2/2 Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel
2/4 Jacksonville Beach, FL @ Freebird Live
2/6 Jackson, MS @ Club Fire
2/7 Little Rock, AR @ The Village
2/8 Tulsa, OK @ Cain's Ballroom
2/9 Amarillo, TX @ Midnight Rodeo - Armadillo
Austrian Death Machine To Release Christmas Song
Austrian Death Machine has posted the following message online:
"This year, the holidays will be brutalized by Ahhnold and the Austrian Death Machine crew. In our efforts to make Christmas "metal," "brutal," and other choice adjectives, I will be releasing the rendition of the holiday classic 'Jingle Bells'. Also on the single is the soon-to-be classic, 'Get To The Choppa', and Austrian Death Machine's cover of JUDAS PRIEST's 'Hell Bent For Leather.'
"Ahhnold was quoted as saying: 'Why write a new song, when I can take whatever one I want? Give me that guitar you girly man!'
"Look out for the Austrian Death Machine Xmas EP to be available on November 25th!"
As I Lay Dying Announces Gigs To Be Filmed For DVD
San Diego, California metalers AS I LAY DYING will be filming a string of dates in November for their first ever DVD to be released in the spring of 2009. The DVD will include live performances, backstage footage, interviews, photos, production videos, and a documentary on the group covering everything from the bands humble beginnings to the their massive success as one of today's leading metal acts. AS I LAY DYING will be playing songs off the album Frail Words Collapse at the show on November 17th in San Marcos, another show on Nov-19 in the So Cal area that will be announced sometime in the next week on the band's site, and their regular live set at The Grove on November 21st.
The Grove show in Anaheim, CA on Friday November 21st will include support from Bring Me the Horizon, Terror, and Born of Osiris. In conjunction with the show at The Grove, AS I LAY DYING and Metal Blade Records will be hosting a contest where fans can enter for a chance to win tickets to the show. Four winners will be randomly selected to receive two spots on AS I LAY DYING's guest list for the show and each winner and their guest (1 guest per winner) will meet members of AS I LAY DYING, receive an autographed copy of An Ocean Between Us on limited edition vinyl, and will be able to select two items (per participant) of in stock items from AS I LAY DYING's merchandise booth at the show.
Tickets for the live DVD shoot at The Grove on November 21st are $22.50 in advance and $25 day of show. So Cal fans can also tune into Indie 103, KCAL, and KCXX's metal shows as each is giving away tickets for the 11/21 show at The Grove.
Here's what AS I LAY DYING frontman Tim Lambesis has to say about the upcoming DVD shoots:
"We couldn't be more excited about this short stretch of shows we have planned in the Southern California area. Playing shows all across Southern California is the perfect framework for our upcoming DVD. We are all proud San Diegans and even more proud of the diehard fans we have extending up the California coast. Each show on this mini tour will be distinctly different so that we capture every side of what As I Lay Dying is all about as well as what we've gone through in the seven and half years of our history. These are shows you won't want to miss.
The yet to be titled DVD is being directed and produced by Denise Korycki, who also produced and directed the Cannibal Corpse DVD Centuries of Torment, so expect this DVD to be packed with amazing live footage, interviews, and much more! The DVD also marks AS I LAY DYING'sfirst release since An Ocean Between Us, which was released August 21st 2007 and entered the Billboard Top 200 Charts at 8 making it the highest rock debut on the chart that week. More...
As I Lay Dying To Film Live DVD Next Month
As I Lay Dying will be recording several shows next month to make a live DVD which will be released in Spring 2009. Aswell as live performances, the DVD will contain backstage footage, a documentary charting the bands rise to success, interviews, production videos and photos.
Frontman Tim Lambesis states: "We couldn't be more excited about this short stretch of shows we have planned in the Southern California area. Playing shows all across Southern California is the perfect framework for our upcoming DVD. We are all proud San Diegans and even more proud of the diehard fans we have extending up the California coast. Each show on this mini tour will be distinctly different so that we capture every side of what As I Lay Dying is all about as well as what we've gone through in the seven and half years of our history. These are shows you won't want to miss."
As I Lay Dying Wins at San Diego Music Awards
AS I LAY DYING won the award for Artist of the Year at the San Diego Music Awards, which took place Wednesday September 17th. AS I LAY DYING was on hand to receive the award for Artist of the Year and also preformed the track "The Sound of Truth" off their latest release, "An Ocean Between Us," which scanned nearly 40,000 units its first week out in the USA and landed at #8 on our Billboard Top 200 charts – the highest rock debut on the chart that week. In Germany the album entered the official album Charts on position 24, in Austria #33 and in Switzerland #43.
Here’s what the band has to say about their recent win:
“Once again both our fans and San Diego prove to be best! This award means a lot to us because we take so much pride in our home town, but also because it is open to be voted on by the fans. Every year that we've won seems to be a little bit of shock to the greater music community because we've always been up against major label Gold selling artists from what are typically known as "more accessible" genres. Well, none of that matters when it comes time for the diehard fans to make their voices heard. Thank you so much both AILD fans and San Diego! This is our third time winning Artist of the Year!”
Zao Begins Work on New Album
Pennsylvania metal band, ZAO, is in the studio working on a brand new album, the follow-up to their 2006 record, "The Fear Is What Keeps Us Here." As I Lay Dying frontman Tim Lambesis and Daniel Castleman are heading up the proceedings, together with Zao's Scott Mellinger. guitarist Scott Mellinger comments on the album:
"We simply can not wait for everyone to hear these new songs. We have not been on the road since the Demon Hunter and Throwdown tours in 2006, which has given us plenty of time to get our wits about us and to really concentrate on creating the best batch of material we possibly can." More...
As I Lay Dying To Tour Denmark, Sweden and Belgium
Four dates have been added to the Taste Of Chaos tour, spanning Denmark, Sweden and Belgium. Bands on the bill include As I Lay Dying, Atreyu, Story Of The Year, Mucc and Horse The Band.
Here are those TASTE OF CHAOS tour dates:
10/10/08 – DK – Copenhagen – KB Hall
11/10/08 – SE – Stockholm – Arenan
12/10/08 – SE – Malmö – KB Hall
13/10/08 – BE – Antwerp – Hof Ter Loo
As I Lay Dying Nominated at San Diego Music Awards
San Diego metal band AS I LAY DYING has been nominated in the "Artist Of The Year" category (an award they won last year) at this year's San Diego Music Awards. The band will also perform at the 18th annual awards ceremony, which will be held September 17 in the outdoor setting of Viejas' Concerts in the Park.
The "Artist Of The Year" nominees include:
ANGELS & AIRWAVES
AS I LAY DYING
B-SIDE PLAYERS
GRAND OLE PARTY
GREG LASWELL
PETER SPRAGUE
SWITCHFOOT
TRISTAN PRETTYMAN
For more information, visit sandiegomusicawards.com.
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