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As I Lay Dying Information
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'As I Lay Dying' is a Christian band currently signed to Metal Blade Records. The band is more accurately described as metalcore, fusing elements of metal and hardcore music.
History/Biography
As I Lay Dying was formed in 2001 in San Diego, California. Soon after their formation, the band signed with Pluto Records and released their first full length, Beneath the Encasing of Ashes in June of 2001. In 2002, the band recorded additional songs for a split CD with American Tragedy, also released on Pluto Records. After extensive touring and a marked increase in popularity, As I Lay Dying signed with Metal Blade Records in early 2003. In July 2003, the band's second full-length album, Frail Words Collapse, was released and extensive touring with the likes of Himsa, Shadows Fall, The Black Dahlia Murder, and other popular heavy metal bands followed. In June 2005, the band released the CD Shadows Are Security as they went on the second stage of Ozzfest 2005.
Lineup
*Tim Lambesis - Vocals
*Jordan Mancino - Drums
*Clint Norris - Bass Guitar
*Phil Sgrosso - Guitar
*Nick Hipa - Guitar
Former members
*Evan White - Guitar
*Jasun Krebs - Guitar
*Aaron Kennedy - Bass guitar
Discography
*Beneath the Encasing of Ashes (2001)
*As I Lay Dying/American Tragedy (Split album, 2002)
*Frail Words Collapse (2003)
*Shadows Are Security (2005)
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