As I Lay Dying frontman, Tim Lambesis, took to social media today to comment on the recent departure of his bandmates. Drummer Nick Pierce, guitarist Ken Susi, bassist Ryan Neff, and guitarist Phil Sgrosso all announced their departure from the band over the last couple of weeks.
Says Lambesis:
"Hi everyone,
"I needed some time to process all that has happened recently with AILD. As I reflect, I certainly agree that there was an unhealthy environment that made leaving for a new tour with the previous lineup unrealistic. It had become difficult to figure out even the smallest details, and I admit I can stick strong to my vision for the future of AILD even when others think it should go another direction.
"It saddens me to think about the behaviors, communication, and patterns of interaction that led up to the tour cancellation. Phil and I no longer saw eye to personally, creatively, or financially. Discussions during this time prompted his decision to depart first, with each of the touring members deciding to leave shortly after, as they were not interested in going on without him. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the order in which everything was made public, as some statements were rushed out during a chaotic time in response to rumors.
"I fully support each of the guys’ decisions to leave and believe at this time it is best for everyone. With that being said, my door will always remain open to discussing anything directly as I believe closing communication lead to many assumptions and problems of its own.
"Now, regarding what’s next: AILD was founded on persistence and determination. For anyone who is familiar with the foundational years from 2000-2004, you know that more than 20 people (whom I’m incredibly grateful for) have come and gone to help bring to life this vision I’ve had in my head since I was 19 years old. I look forward to building a new team, and creating an atmosphere that is supportive, positive, and fosters a creative environment.
"Through Storms Ahead will still be released November 15. I am proud of what we created and look forward to sharing it with all of you."
As I Lay Dying's eighth full-length studio album, Through Storms Ahead, is out on November 15 via Napalm Records.
Through Storms Ahead will be available in the following formats:
- Digital Album
- 1CD Digisleeve
- 1LP Gatefold Black
- 1LP Gatefold Crystal Clear (North America only)
- 1LP Gatefold Solid Verde (Napalm Records mail order only - limited to 200)
- 1LP Gatefold Black Clear Dust w/ 12'' Booklet, Slipmat (Napalm Records mail order only - limited to 300)
Pre-order here.
Through Storms Ahead tracklisting:
"Permanence"
"A Broken Reflection"
"Burden"
"We Are The Dead" (feat. Alex Terrible, Tom Barber)
"Whitewashed Tomb"
"Through Storms Ahead"
"The Void Within"
"Strength To Survive"
"Gears That Never Stop"
"The Cave We Fear To Enter"
"Taken From Nothing"
"Whitewashed Tomb" video:
"We Are The Dead" video:
"Burden" video:
"The Cave We Fear To Enter" video:
