As I Lay Dying have made their first remark because the departure of a number of members earlier this week and a few rumors which were circulating.

Bassist Ryan Neff, guitarist Ken Susi, drummer Nick Pierce and the band’s tour supervisor Alex Kendrick all parted methods with As I Lay Dying this week, sharing particular person statements on social media about their choice to go away.

The solely members remaining within the group are frontman Tim Lambesis and longtime guitarist Phil Sgrosso, who said in a publish yesterday (Oct. 24) that he’ll share extra about the place he stands with the band “once a clear path of moving forward presents itself.”

After stories identified earlier as we speak (Oct. 25) that As I Lay Dying’s 2019 album Shaped by Fire was faraway from varied streaming providers, the band has made their first touch upon social media explaining why the album was taken down, and stating that they’ll “have more details” in regards to the state of the band quickly.

READ MORE: Why As I Lay Dying’s Classic Reunion Lineup Fell Apart

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Sorry for the non permanent inconvenience of Shaped By Fire not being accessible on streaming providers. We had a 5 12 months distribution deal that has been fulfilled and the album has reverted again to being owned by the band. It will likely be put again on-line, however we simply want a second for the processing to happen.

Beyond that, we’re nonetheless sorting via particulars of what’s going on inside AILD and may have extra particulars for you quickly.

 

Multiple Members Quit As I Lay Dying

While it is nonetheless unclear why Neff, Susi, Pierce and Kendrick determined to separate with the band, all of them issued their very own statements on social media.

Neff said that the choice was made “after much reflection” and “is the right step for my personal and professional journey.” Susi wrote in his personal publish, “Unfortunately, my personal morals have recently been tested to a breaking point.” Pierce reasoned that he felt he “needed to distance” himself from the group for his “personal health and integrity.”

Kendrick affirmed that he won’t reply any questions concerning his selection.

Several European venues confirmed the cancelation of As I Lay Dying performances that have been booked, fueling rumors that their upcoming tour has been canceled as properly.

As I Lay Dying’s new album Through Storms Ahead is due out Nov. 15 via Nuclear Blast Records. Loudwire has reached out to the label for remark concerning the state of affairs at hand.

Rumors Regarding Lambesis + His Wife

Lambesis’ spouse Dany issued a press release earlier as we speak addressing “unfounded rumors” which were spreading on-line suggesting that the singer abused her.

“It has come to my attention that false claims have been made, suggesting that my husband has harmed me,” she mentioned.

“I want to make it unequivocally clear that these allegations are completely false. My husband has never caused harm to me in this manner, and I am deeply saddened by the unfounded rumors that have emerged during this challenging time for his band. There has never been an incident that warrants such accusations.”