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As I Lay Dying



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Hometown: San Diego, CA (USA)

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As I Lay Dying is an American Grammy Award-nominated[1] metalcore band from San Diego, California, formed in 2000. Their band name derives from the novel by William Faulkner with the same title.[2] Formed in 2000 by Tim Lambesis and having completed their first Line-up in 2001, the band's line-up consists of vocalist Tim Lambesis, drummer Jordan Mancino, lead guitarist Nick Hipa, rhythm guitarist Phil Sgrosso, and bassist Josh Gilbert, all of whom are Christians and share the Christianity beliefs respectively. Signed to Metal Blade Records, As I Lay Dying has released four studio albums, one split album, and one compilation album.

As I Lay Dying's 2007 release An Ocean Between Us peaked at number 8 on the Billboard 200, and number 1 on the Top Rock chart. The band has performed at Wacken Open Air, With Full Force, Soundwave Festival, Sounds of the Underground, Warped Tour, and Taste of Chaos. In 2007, As I Lay Dying won the "Ultimate Metal God" award from MTV2 at the first annual "All That Rocks" special, was named "Artist of the Year" at the San Diego Music Awards in 2008 and was nominated for a 2008 Grammy Award for the song "Nothing Left".


Reviews

As I Lay Dying An Ocean Between Us

As I Lay Dying

An Ocean Between Us (2007)

Metal Blade

As I Lay Dying Shadows Are Security

As I Lay Dying

Shadows Are Security (2005)

Metal Blade

As I Lay Dying Frail Words Collapse

As I Lay Dying

Frail Words Collapse (2003)

Metal Blade

Interviews

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Jordan Mancino (As I Lay Dying)

Monday, March 21, 2011 at 8:00 PM (EDT)

Punknews Podcast: The week of May 7, 2013
So what if we're a little late in posting the story? This is the Punknews Podcast! We leave professionalism for the professionals. On this episode John Gentile, Armando Olivas and Greg Simpson discuss As I Lay Dying and contract killing,…
May 13, 2013
Punknews Podcast: As I Lay Dying post statement regarding Lambesis arrest
The four other members of Christian metalcore outfit As I Lay Dying have posted a message for their arrested singer. Frontman Tim Labesis has been accused of conspiring to have his wife killed. They…
May 09, 2013
Punknews Podcast: As I Lay Dying singer arrested in murder-for-hire plot
Reports are coming in that Tim Labesis, singer for metalcore As I Lay Dying, has been arrested by California police for attempting to…
May 08, 2013
Videos: As I Lay Dying: "No Lungs to Breathe" (Lyric Video)
As I Lay Dying have posted a lyric video for their new single, "No Lungs to Breathe." The track comes from their 2012 album, Awakened, which was recorded with Descendents' Bill Stevenson at his…
March 01, 2013
Tours: The Devil Wars Prada / As I Lay Dying (North America)
The Devil Wears Prada and As I Lay Dying have announced a co-headlining tour kicking off in February. The band will be joined by For Today,…
December 20, 2012
Media: As I Lay Dying: 'Awakened'
As I Lay Dying are streaming their new album, Awakened. The album is due out September 25, 2012. The album was produced by prolific punk producer Bill Stevenson (NOFX, Rise…
September 24, 2012
Media: As I Lay Dying sample new album
As I Lay Dying have posted a number of samples from their upcoming album, Awakened. You can click Read More for the audio. Awakened is due out September 25,…
September 17, 2012
Videos: As I Lay Dying: "A Greater Foundation"
As I Lay Dying have released their new single and video for "A Greater Foundation." The song comes from Awakened which is due out September 25, 2012 via Metal Blade…
September 11, 2012
Tours: As I Lay Dying / Trivium / Caliban / Upon A Burning Body (Europe)
As I Lay Dying have announced a headlining tour for Awakened, their next album due out September 25, 2012. The run will feature support from…
August 20, 2012
Media: As I Lay Dying: "Cauterize"
As I Lay Dying have posted a free download of their single, "Cauterize." The song comes from their upcoming Metal Blade Records release Awakened which is set for release on…
June 25, 2012

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