‘Breaking Point’: 3 Members of As I Lay Passing Away Announce Exit

3 members of San Diego metalcore band As I Lay Passing away have actually quickly left the band, pointing out clashes with individual morals amidst the band’s rough history.

Guitar Player Ken Susi, bassist Ryan Neff, and drummer Nick Pierce shared declarations today detailing their factors for his departure, leaving simply questionable frontman Tim Lambesis and guitar player Phil Sgrosso in the lineup.

In a declaration published on social networks on Oct. 24, Susi discussed that his morals had actually been “evaluated to a snapping point.”.

” My time having fun with As I Lay Perishing has actually pertained to an end today. I entrust a lot thankfulness for everybody who followed and supported me from my days in Unearth to this age of my profession,” Susi composed. “I delved into the AILD camp with complete understanding of the increased remarkable history however had a drive to simply play fantastic music with fantastic pals.”.

He included, “Sadly, my individual morals have actually just recently been evaluated to a snapping point, and it’s not the saddest ending to what might have been the best 2nd opportunity for this band.”.

This follows a post by bassist Ryan Neff, who left on Oct. 18, calling it “the best action for my individual and expert journey.”

Susi had actually kept in mind in his statement that Neff had actually gotten “a great deal of reaction for stepping down initially.” He included, “I are sorry for not sharing this choice quicker and standing with confidence with my good friend– he’s a perfect artist and an even much better individual. I’ll miss you all on this phase, and I anticipate seeing you on the next one. Anybody searching for a guitarist? My resume is all set.”

Neff showed in his own declaration, “Since today, I have actually decided to leave As I Lay Perishing,” Neff composed through Instagram. “This option follows much reflection, and I think it is the best action for my individual and expert journey. I am grateful for the experiences and connections I have actually made throughout my time with the band. Thank you to all the fans for your assistance.”

Drummer Nick Pierce joined them in leaving, likewise pointing out individual factors in his own declaration. “Currently, I am no longer playing drums for As I Lay Perishing,” Pierce composed. “This is far from being the ending I expected, and I feel I require to distance myself from the band in an effort to maintain my individual health and stability.”.

It follows the band’s touring supervisor, Alex Kendrick, likewise revealing his departure. In a now-deleted tweet, Kendrick composed: “I no longer work for AS I LAY PERISHINGS– I do not want to be asked concerns nor will I address any. I have actually made life long memories that will never ever be forgotten however my chapter of the book has actually finished. I want everybody the very best of luck and plainly I’m still rocking with Phil out here.”

Established in 2000, As I Lay Passing Away increased to prominence as a Grammy-nominated act however ended up being involved in debate in 2013 when Lambesis was jailed and, in 2014, sentenced to jail for trying to employ a hit man to eliminate his then-wife, Meggan Lambesis. Lambesis pleaded guilty in the event and served 2 years of a six-year sentence.

After his release in 2016, the band reunited in 2018 with a mix of initial and brand-new members. Nevertheless, stress stuck around. Previous guitar player Nick Hippa, in addition to drummer Jordan Mancino and bassist Josh Gilbert, formerly left in 2020. Ever since, Susi, Pierce, and Neff signed up with the lineup, just to now reveal their exits.

At the time of composing, Lambesis has actually not dealt with the departures, and the future of As I Lay Passing Away stays unpredictable. Their 8th album, Through Storms Ahead, is still set for release on Nov. 15.