Who Is As I Lay Dying?

As I Lay Dying is a five-piece metalcore band from San Diego, California. Formed in 2000 by vocalist Tim Lambesis, the band has released six studio albums and one EP throughout their career. The current lineup consists of Lambesis, drummer Jordan Mancino, guitarists Nick Hipa and Phil Sgrosso and bassist Josh Gilbert.

Early Career

As I Lay Dying released their debut album “Beneath the Encasing of Ashes” in 2001. It was well-received by critics and showcased the band’s blend of melodic death metal and hardcore punk. The album was produced by guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz of Killswitch Engage. The band’s second album “Frail Words Collapse” was released in 2003 and debuted at No. 139 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album featured guest vocalist Aaron Gillespie of Underoath.

Breakthrough Success

As I Lay Dying’s third album “Shadows Are Security” was released in 2005 and peaked at No. 31 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album was praised for its mix of melodic death metal and hardcore punk elements. The band’s fourth album “An Ocean Between Us” was released in 2007 and debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard 200 chart. It featured guest vocalist Shane Blay of Oh, Sleeper.

Later Career

As I Lay Dying’s fifth studio album “The Powerless Rise” was released in 2010 and peaked at No. 10 on the Billboard 200 chart. Their sixth studio album “Awakened” was released in 2012 and peaked at No. 11 on the Billboard 200 chart. In 2018, As I Lay Dying reunited with their original lineup to perform a series of live shows.

Influences

As I Lay Dying has cited bands such as Killswitch Engage, At the Gates, In Flames, Darkest Hour and All That Remains as influences on their sound.