Three members quit controversial As I Lay Dying, citing “personal morals”

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As I Lay Dying citing their “personal morals” as a reason.Frontman Tim Lambesis was sentenced to six years in prison for plotting to kill his wife back in 2014.

He was sentenced after pleading guilty to paying a police officer posing as a hitman $1,000 (£630) to kill his then wife, Meggan Lambesis.After being released in December 2016, Lambesis took to the band’s official Facebook page to post a lengthy statement, “apologising to everyone” for his actions.The vocalist then reunited with the San Diego band in 2018, who released their first new song in six years with ‘My Own Grave’ and announced details of a homecoming show that summer.A post shared by Ryan Neff (@whosryanneff)Now, bassist Ryan Neff, guitarist Ken Susi, and drummer Nick Pierce — all of whom joined As I Lay Dying in 2022, following the departure of longtime band members Nick Hipa, Josh Gilbert and Jordan Mancino – have split from the band.Neff shared a post of himself on his official Instagram account last Friday (October 18) with a caption that read: “As of today, I have made the decision to leave As I Lay Dying.

This choice comes after much reflection, and I believe it is the right step for my personal and professional journey.“I am grateful for the experiences and connections I’ve made during my time with the band.

Thank you to all the fans for your support.”Today (October 24), Susi and Pierce have shared their own posts each, revealing that they have made the decision to also part ways with the band.A post shared by Ken Susi (@kensusi)“My time playing with As I Lay Dying has come to an end today.