Guitarist KEN SUSI - "My Time Playing With AS I LAY DYING Has Come To An End"

Ken Susi, guitarist for Grammy-nominated metalcore pioneers, As I Lay Dying, has announced his departure from the band. The news comes shorty after bassist/clean vocalist Ryan Neff left the band, and tour manager Alex Kendrick stated that he "no longer" works for the group.

Susi shared the following message via Facebook this morning (Thursday, October 24):

"My time playing with As I Lay Dying has come to an end today. I leave with so much gratitude for everyone who followed and supported me from my days in Unearth to this era of my career. I jumped into the AILD camp with full knowledge of the heightened dramatic history but had a drive to just play great music with great friends.

"Unfortunately, my personal morals have recently been tested to a breaking point, and it's now the saddest ending to what could have been the greatest second chance for this band.

"Ryan Neff is receiving a lot of backlash for stepping down first, and I regret not sharing this decision sooner and standing confidently with my friend -- he's a flawless musician and an even better person.

"I'll miss you all on this stage, and I look forward to seeing you on the next one. Anyone looking for a guitar player? My resume is ready."