For the novel by William Faulkner, see As I Lay Dying.

As I Lay Dying is a Christian metal band currently signed to Metal Blade Records. The band is most accurately described as metalcore, with light amounts of Screamo influence. The name of the band is taken from a book of the same name by William Faulkner.

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 album, 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, By Nightfall, and other popular heavy music bands followed. In June 2005, the band released their third full-length CD

The band is planning to re-release their first two recordings previously released through Pluto Records. Both "Beneath the Encasing of Ashes" (which was recorded two months after the band started) and their split EP songs (with American Tragedy) will both be re-released through Metal Blade Records on one CD in May of 2006. At least one new bonus slated to appear on the release will be a new version of the track "Reinvention".

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
• Todd Douglas - Bass guitar

Discography

Studio Albums

EP's/Splits

• As I Lay Dying/American Tragedy (Split album, 2002)

Singles

1. "94 Hours"
2. "Forever"
3. "Meaning In Tragedy"
4. "Confined"
5. "Through Struggle"
6. "The Darkest Nights"

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