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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As I Lay Dying Premiere New Single
As I Lay Dying premiere a new track called “Destruction Or Strength” which was recorded during the sessions for their latest album, “Shaped By Fire“. Proceeds from the single and an accompanying t-shirt will go towards the group’s road crew and a local charity.
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As I Lay Dying Premiere New Song & Music Video
A music video for the new As I Lay Dying track “Blinded” has premiered online streaming via YouTube below. The group shot the clip with Frankie Nasso (Body Count, Steel Panther). It’s the fourth single to be revealed from the band’s impending record, “Shaped By Fire“, which will land in stores next Friday, September 20th.
States vocalist Tim Lambesis of the video: More...
As I Lay Dying Premiere New Live Video
As I Lay Dying premiere the below live video for their song “Confined“. The clip was captured during the group’s 2018 European headlining run. As I Lay Dying have a new album titled “Shaped By Fire” scheduled for a September 20th release via Nuclear Blast.
As I Lay Dying Premiere New Track “Redefined”
As I Lay Dying premiere their new song “Redefined” which is streaming via YouTube for you below. The song is the second single to receive a release from the group since their vocalist Tim Lambesis was released from prison back in 2016 after having attempted to hire a hitman to kill his then wife back in 2013.
As I Lay Dying Show Cancelled After Uproar
Memphis, Tennessee based venue Growlers has announced that they have decided to cancel an upcoming concert by the reactivated As I Lay Dying, after a number of patrons, friends and local acts spoke out against the band's vocalist Tim Lambesis, who previously was incarcerated for attempting to arrange the murder of his wife. A statement from the venue reads:
"After hearing the combined voice of disheartened friends, local bands, and patrons, locally owned concert venue and bar, Growlers, has cancelled their scheduled show with As I Lay Dying, previously set for April 5th, and will replace it with a local show to benefit victims of domestic violence. Growlers has also canceled a show with the band Pentagram, previously set for March 24th.
"In 2014, Tim Lambesis, singer of metal band As I Lay Dying, was sentenced to up to six years in prison after being convicted of hiring someone to kill his wife. While the plot never unfolded, Lambesis spent the next two years of his life incarcerated. Just a couple of years later, and he’s back on stage, but with a remorseful attitude.
"From Lambesis, "I stand against who I became in my past… People who support AILD are not supporting the person I once was, because part of my life’s work is to undo the hurt I’ve caused. I will never be able to undo my greatest mistake, but I believe it’s better to do something rather than give up. AILD collectively condemns all forms of domestic abuse and violence. Our mission is to continually seek and implement ways to facilitate positive, meaningful change in the world around us."
"However, not everyone was ready to give Lambesis a second chance, and Growlers has created controversy in Memphis for booking his band in Memphis.
"While we believe in the justice system and the ability for rehabilitation, we are against domestic violence and will always listen to those that have gone through the pain that it has caused. Since As I Lay Dying returned to performing we’d had several requests to bring them to Memphis, despite the singer’s past. When the show was first announced, hundreds of people bought tickets right away. However, we’ve since heard the input of several people in the local community that we have the utmost respect for, and we want them to know that their voices are heard. Growler’s vehemently denounces all forms of physical and mental domestic abuse, and we’ll be replacing the As I Lay Dying show with a benefit show featuring all local bands. 100% of the proceeds will go to helping local victims of domestic abuse.”
"As a locally owned small business, supporting our community is the single most
important thing to us. In this instance, we’ve heard the community loud and clear, and we are going to do everything we can to ensure that we continue forward in providing an enjoyable entertaining environment that all of our patrons feel comfortable in. And to the people who's comments were erased we sincerely apologize, just know we stand with you."
Pentagram's touring plans have also been met with controversy following the release of frontman Bobby Liebling from Montgomery County Detention Center, where he was serving an eighteen month sentence after pleading guilty to "abuse and neglect of a vulnerable adult custodian," who is believed to have been his elderly mother.
As I Lay Dying 2019 U.S. Tour Announced
As I Lay Dying announce the dates for a spring U.S. tour. It will be the group’s second North American run following vocalist Tim Lambesis‘ parole in December of 2016. The frontman was released from prison after having pled guilty to a charge of solicitation of another to commit murder. That charge resulted from Tim Lambesis‘ attempt to hire a hitman in 2013 to kill his estranged wife.
Below's where that run will stop: More...
AILD's Lambesis: “I Stand Against Who I Once Was"
As I Lay Dying vocalist Tim Lambesis issues a new statement giving a general view of his current outlook and his controversial past. While the group’s return this year proved to be a bis success with many of the venues for European and U.S. tour being upgraded and/or selling out, dark clouds of controversy still surround As I Lay Dying and the involvement of Tim Lambesis.
Outlines Lambesis:
“I stand against who I became in my past and am pursuing a new purpose in the rebirth of AILD. We collectively are. • People who support AILD are not supporting the person I once was, because part of my life’s work now is to undo the hurt I’ve caused and to help others in addiction. Instead, I think AILD fans are supporting the belief that people can change. •I will never be able to undo my greatest mistake, but I believe it’s better to do something rather than give up. • AILD collectively condemns all forms of domestic abuse and violence. Its aftermath is one of pervasive, long-lasting hurt and there is no acceptable excuse or defense for such behavior. Our agenda as a band is to actively back and work with organizations who offer support to those who are emotionally suffering and in pain.
Whether it be from a history of abuse, hardship, or mental illness—pro-activity in healing and recovery is at the core of what this band is now. • Tonight we’ll play the biggest headline show of our career (topping our second biggest headline show earlier on this same tour).
Our fans in Germany did not know this when they bought their tickets, but we will be donating a portion of proceeds from our show to HeartSupport; an organization we believe in that functions to provide emotional support and counseling to young adults caught in cycles of addiction, depression, sexual abuse, and family turmoil. Our mission is to continually seek and implement ways to facilitate positive, meaningful change in the world around us. •
For now, we don’t want to miss out on bringing purpose into our biggest moment yet. We’ve been given a second chance we thought we’d never have again and we certainly don’t take it for granted. •
Sincerely, Tim“
Lambesis has been suffering from steroid addiction around the time of his imprisonment. More...
As I Lay Dying’s U.S. Tour: Support Acts Announced
Within The Ruins and Kingdom Of Giants have officially been revealed as the support acts for As I Lay Dying‘s first run since 2013. The band's return to stage has been a controversial one as it finds As I Lay Dying having reunited with their frontman Tim Lambesis, who went to jail after having pled guilty to a charge of solicitation of another to commit murder. Lambesis attempted to hire a hitman to kill his estranged wife in 2013. He was paroled in December of 2016.
Demand for the tour has been high with many venues having been upgraded for the European leg of the tour and some shows for the U.S. leg having sold out already in advance.
11/02 Phoenix, AZ – Club Red (sold out)
11/03 Tucson, AZ – The Rock
11/05 San Antonio, TX – Alamo Side Room
11/06 Dallas, TX – Trees (sold out)
11/07 Lubbock, TX – Jake’s
11/08 Denver, CO – Oriental Theater
11/09 Grand Junction, CO – Mesa Theater
11/10 Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex
11/12 Seattle, WA – Chop Suey
11/13 Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theater
11/14 Reno, NV – Cargo
11/15 Sacramento, CA – Holy Diver
11/16 Chico, CA – Senator Theatre
11/18 Pomona, CA – The Glass House (sold out)
As I Lay Dying North American Tour Announced
Following yesterday’s reveal of a European tour, As I Lay Dying announce a fall North American run which will see them stop at the following cities:
11/02 Phoenix, AZ – Club Red
11/03 Tucson, AZ – The Rock
11/05 San Antonio, TX – Alamo Side Room
11/06 Dallas, TX – Trees
11/07 Lubbock, TX – Jake’s
11/08 Denver, CO – Oriental Theater
11/09 Grand Junction, CO – Mesa Theater
11/10 Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex
11/12 Seattle, WA – Chop Suey
11/13 Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theater
11/14 Reno, NV – Cargo
11/15 Sacramento, CA – Holy Diver
11/16 Chico, CA – Senator Theatre
11/18 Pomona, CA – The Glass House
The tour appears set to be the group’s first since their singer Tim Lambesis went to prison in 2014. Lambesis was arrested back in May of 2013 after attempting to hire a hitman to murder his then wife.
He was paroled in December of 2016 with the band officially announcing their reunion earlier this year. Thus far, they have played one show and released this new song since reuniting: More...
As I Lay Dying Announces European Tour
Reunited American metalcore group As I Lay Dying has announced that they will be embarking on a headlining tour of Europe this December.
As I Lay Dying is:
Tim Lambesis - lead vocals
Phil Sgrosso - guitars
Nick Hipa - guitars
Josh Gilbert - bass, clean vocals
Jordan Mancino - drums
The tour dates are as follows: More...
AILD Post Behind The Scenes Recap Of Reunion Show
Last month saw As I Lay Dying play their first live performance since 2013. Said show took place at the SOMA Sidestage in San Diego, CA on June 16th. As I Lay Dying have now shared their official behind the scenes recap of it streaming below.
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As I Lay Dying’s First Live Show Since 2013 Posted
As I Lay Dying performed their first show since their vocalist Tim Lambesis‘ 2013 arrest for attempting to hire a hitman to murder his then wife. The performance took place past Saturday, June 16t at the SOMA Sidestage in San Diego, CA. Some fan-filmed footage from it can be streamed below.
Past weekend As I Lay Dying also released this video discussionthis video discussion, explaining their decision to return and continue as a band with Lambesis.
As I Lay Dying Post Video Discussing Their Return
As I Lay Dying have posted a 31 minute clip streaming below, discussing how they individually felt upon Tim Lambesis‘ 2013 arrest and how and why they decided to reunite. The group just recently debuted a new track titled “My Own Grave” and were playing their first show yesterday, June 16th. Lambesis was imprisoned back in 2013 for attempting to hire a hitman to kill his then wife.
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As I Lay Dying Premiere New Music Video & Song
As I Lay Dying premiere a music video for their new track “My Own Grave“, which you can stream below. The clip finds the group reunited with their "classic" lineup, comprised of Nick Hipa, Josh Gilbert, Jordan Mancino and Phil Sgrosso, as well as Tim Lambesis. Lambesis went to prison for attempting to hire a hitman to murder his wife at the time. This marks the band’s first music in six years.
In other news As I Lay Dying also have announced a June 16th show at the SOMA Sidestage in San Diego, CA.
As I Lay Dying Reunion: "Classic" Lineup Rumoured
It didn’t take long for fans to begin to analyze the recent As I Lay Dying video teaser, which shared their first new music in six years.
During Lambesis‘ imprisonment As I Lay Dying guitarist Nick Hipa in particular was critical of his former frontman's actions. However, it now seems a majority of the group’s latest lineup will be rejoining Lambesis in this reunion.
Tattoos, habits and sponsored instruments used in the recently shared video are all cited as evidence to support those claims.
As I Lay Dying Tease First New Song Since 2012
As I Lay Dying share the below teaser clip of their first new music in six years, with vocalist Tim Lambesis of course having gone to prison for attempting to hire a hitman to murder his then wife back in 2013. The frontman was released in December of 2016 and apologized for his actions in a statement issued past December.
As I Lay Dying’s Tim Lambesis Issues New Statement
As I Lay Dying frontman issues the below statement via the band’s social media, in which he apologizes for his past actions. Lambesis spent two years in prison after he pled guilty to a charge of solicitation of another to commit murder. The charge stemmed from Lambesis unknowingly attempting to hire an undercover cop posing as a hitman to murder his now ex-wife, Meggan Lambesis, back in 2013.
States Tim Lambesis:
Words cannot begin to express how deeply sorry I am for the hurt that I have caused. There is no defense for what I did, and I look back on the person I became with as much disdain as many of you likely do. More...
Metal Blade To Reissue Ltd. As I Lay Dying Vinyls
In a move sure to cause controversy, Metal Blade plan to reissue select As I Lay Dying albums on limited edition colored vinyl in early 2018. The group have remained a taboo subject in metal due to the band’s frontman Tim Lambesis, who spent two years in prison after having plead guilty to a charge of solicitation of another to commit murder. Lambesis back in 2013 attempted to hire an undercover cop posing as a hitman at the time to murder his now ex-wife, Meggan Lambesis. More...
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Lambesis Working On New As I Lay Dying Album
Two months ago As I Lay Dying frontman Tim Lambesis shared some vague posts via his and As I Lay Dying's social media accounts, simply stating the word "activity". Now Rock Feed, citing a source they say is familiar with the situation, reports that a source with knowledge on the matter has revealed that Lambesis is indeed working on new music and planning to release it under the As I Lay Dying moniker.
Tim Lambesis served only two and a half years on a six-year sentence after he was arrested and convicted of solicitation of murder for attempting to hire an undercover cop posing as a hitman to murder his then wife, Meggan Lambesis.
It’s worth noting that Lambesis has previously stated that As I Lay Dying is "sleeping rather than dead" in a blog entry posted back in 2014. Blabbermouth also noted in a recent report that rumors suggested the band was "working on new material". Representatives for the band did not immediately respond to request for comment.
Various now former members of the band spoke out against Lambesis after his actions, with those ex-members having since largely gone on to now perform as Wovenwar.
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Tim Lambesis Reportedly Released From Jail
Update: Altpress.com just issued this announcement: "When AP reached out to the California Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation to find out if Lambesis was still interred in a California prison, a representative confirmed that he was discharged Dec. 17, 2016. He was discharged to the Division of Adult Parole Operations."
Back in 2014, former As I Lay Dying member Tim Lambesis was sentenced to six years in prison for attempting to hire an undercover police officer to kill his wife.
Although it hasn't been confirmed by any official sources at this point, multiple sites are reporting that Lambesis has now been released from prison.
The source for his info comes from George Lynch on Eddie Trunk's Show from the Monsters of Rock Cruise. During the interview, Lynch discussed his religion debates with Tim Lambesis and stated Tim has been released and has a book and record label deal.
You can hear the interview segment below, and a transcript follows:
I had every freaking argument out there, and he just was able to really kind of battle every argument, 'cause he had every counter-argument prepared in his mind; he had studied so hard. And as silly as his argument was, and as much as it didn't really hold water when you thought about it — it was all fallacious arguments — but…
Anyways, he just got out of jail for attempting to kill his wife. Now I'm not saying this as an indictment against anything. All I'm saying is, there is a guy who could argue Christianity beyond anybody I've ever spoken to in my life; I had these very heated debates with this guy… He had a beautiful wife; they had adopted three Cambodian children. And then he discovered cocaine, strippers, heroin and steroids. He went completely off the rails, abandoned his family, his wife threatened to divorce him, he hired an off-duty cop to kill her.
He recently got out of jail. He destroyed his band. They don't have a pot to piss in now; they're all struggling. [They are] a great band. I know them very well because, actually, the guitar player was my daughter's fiancé. And, actually, the drummer [Jordan Mancino] played in another project I had ways back, Souls Of We. So, anyways, he's out, he's got a mega record deal, he's got a book deal, everything's lined up for him. I mean, he's gonna skate through life. Everybody else is suffering. His wife is living in fear, his children are living in fear. His band doesn't have a pot to piss in.
Following the arrest and band implosion, Tim's former bandmates went on to form Wovenwar, and have since released two albums: a self-titled debut and 2016 sophomore output "Honor Is Dead." More...