Guitarist Ken Susi and drummer Nick Pierce have simply give up As I Lay Dying, six days after bassist/clear vocalist Ryan Neff left the metalcore band. Susi defined that his “private morals have not too long ago been examined to a breaking level.”
The three new exits are the newest lineup modifications since As I Lay Dying made its return following the incarceration of frontman Tim Lambesis, who served two and a half years in jail for making an attempt to rent a hitman to homicide his spouse.
Lambesis initially re-formed As I Lay Dying in 2018 with basic members Phil Sgrosso, Nick Hippa, Josh Gilbert, and Jordan Mancino. Hippa exited in 2020, whereas Gilbert and Mancino give up in 2022. Susi, Neff, and Pierce all joined the band in 2022, filling out the lineup alongside Lambesis and Sgrosso.
On Thursday (October twenty fourth), Susi acknowledged by way of social media, “My time taking part in with As I Lay Dying has come to an finish right now. I go away with a lot gratitude for everybody who adopted and supported me from my days in Unearth to this period of my profession. I jumped into the AILD camp with full data of the heightened dramatic historical past however had a drive to only play nice music with nice associates. Sadly, my private morals have not too long ago been examined to a breaking level, and it’s now the saddest ending to what might have been the best second likelihood for this band.”
He continued, “Ryan Neff is receiving loads of backlash for stepping down first, and I remorse not sharing this determination sooner and standing confidently with my buddy — he’s a flawless musician and a good higher particular person. I’ll miss you all on this stage, and I look ahead to seeing you on the subsequent one. Anybody on the lookout for a guitar participant? My resume is prepared.”
A couple of hours after Susi introduced his exit, Pierce additionally introduced he had give up the band, as nicely, stating, “As of now, I’m not taking part in drums for As I Lay Dying. That is removed from being the ending I anticipated, and I really feel I must distance myself from the band in an effort to retain my private well being and integrity.”
For his half, Neff acknowledged on October 18th, “This selection comes after a lot reflection, and I consider it’s the proper step for my private {and professional} journey. I’m grateful for the experiences and connections I’ve made throughout my time with the band. Thanks to all of the followers on your assist.”
As I Lay Dying had been scheduled to kick off a European tour on November fifteenth in Würzburg, Germany, however a social media put up from the promoters stories that the outing has been canceled. The band’s new album, By means of Storms Forward, can be set to reach on November fifteenth.
As of now, As I Lay Dying’s present lineup solely consists of Lambesis and Sgrosso.
Editor’s Be aware: This text was up to date with the information that drummer Nick Pierce had give up As I Lay Dying, as nicely.