As I Lay Dying’s Tim Lambesis speaks out on “unhealthy environment” that led to all other members leaving band

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As I Lay Dying frontman Tim Lambesis has spoken out on the “unhealthy environment” that has led to all other members of the band leaving.Last month (October 24), bassist Ryan Neff, guitarist Ken Susi and drumer Nick Pierce, all of whom joined As I Lay Dying in 2022, announced they were quitting the band, citing “personal morals”.That was then followed by the departure of guitarist Phil Sgrosso, who had been part of the San Diego metalcore group since 2003, leaving Lambesis as the sole remaining member.In a statement, Lambesis has addressed the events of recent weeks, explaining he had “needed some time to process all that has happened recently”.Tim Lambesis has released a statement regarding the recent departure of all band members (besides himself) from As I Lay Dying.It appears all band members left in support of Phil Sgrosso.

pic.twitter.com/u3Jd73QRuF— State of the Scene (@SOTSPodcast) November 4, 2024“As I reflect, I certainly agree that there was an unhealthy environment that made leaving for a new tour with the previous lineup unrealistic,” he continued. “It had become difficult to figure out even the smallest details, and I admit I can stick strong to my vision for the future of AILD even when others think it should go another direction.”He added that the “behaviours, communication, and patterns of interaction that led up to the tour cancellation” had “saddened” him.“Phil and I no longer saw eye to [eye] personally, creatively or financially.

Discussions during this time prompted his decision to depart first, with each of the touring members deciding to leave shortly after, as they were not interested in going on without him.