History Music / AsILayDying

* CoverVersion: "War Ensemble" by Music/{{Slayer}}, "Electric Eye" by Music/JudasPriest, and Coffee Mug by Music/{{Descendents}}.

As I Lay Dying are an American {{Metalcore}} band that formed in 2000. They are named after [[Literature/AsILayDying the book of the same name]]. They have released seven full-length albums, the latest one having come out in 2019. On their first two albums, they had a more standard sound, though they would add elements of MelodicDeathMetal beginning with the widely acclaimed ''Shadows are Security'' and ThrashMetal in their music starting with ''An Ocean Between Us'', which has been so far been regarded by fans as their best work to date.

* ''Shaped By Fire'' (2019)

* AntiLoveSong: "Comfort Betrays"

* CoverVersion: "War Ensemble" by Music/{{Slayer}}, "Electric Eye" by Music/JudasPriest, and Coffee Mug by Descendants

** ''Awakened dialed the Thrash influences back, but kept the guitar solos

** Thrash influences began showing up in ''An Ocean Between Us,'' in addition to more guitar solos This carried over to ''The Powerless Rise.''

* IWantYouToMeetAnOldFriendOfMine: Comments by Ken Susi surrounding his departure from Music/{{Unearth]][[note]]which came just as that band was about to enter the studio in winter 2022 to record their eighth album, and left him without any immediate plans for future work in the music industry[[/note]] have [[ImpliedTrope implied]] that his association with Nick Pierce [[note]]who left after wrapping production on the same album, and immediately joined AILD for their summer 2022 tour[[/note]] was one reason he secured the guitar spot left open by Hipa's departure.

* NotChristianRock: Despite the lack of overtly religious lyrics, they had embraced the "Christian band" label for most of their career, as all five members were Christian. However, many fans noticed that the lyrics to some tracks from ''Awakened'' expressed heavy skepticism and criticism of Christianity and religion and general. After the events that led to his arrest and guilty plea, Tim elaborated that a severe crisis of faith had caused him to briefly identify as an atheist, and that he had since returned to the faith.

* Jordan Mancino - drums (2000-2014, 2018-present)

As I Lay Dying are an American {{Metalcore}} band that formed in 2000. They are named after [[Literature/AsILayDying the book of the same name]]. They have released 6 albums, Awakened being their latest release. On their first two albums, they had a more standard sound, though they would add elements of MelodicDeathMetal beginning with the widely acclaimed ''Shadows are Security'' and ThrashMetal in their music starting with ''An Ocean Between Us'', which has been so far been regarded by fans as their best work to date.

* BreastExpansion: In 2016, Tim sued a medical team for not allowing him to take his prescription, which would combat the side effects of steroid withdrawal. As a result, he developed gynecomastia.

* ThrashMetal: Not a full-fledged example, nor even a partial example, but they had elements of in in their later work, but ditched it on their last album prior to Tim's arrest.
* VocalEvolution: Starting with ''An Ocean Between Us'', Tim's voice became deeper, less phleghmy, and easier to understand. The 2021 song "Roots Below" introduced DeathMetal growls that originated in Pyrition.

* Josh Gilbert - bass, backing vocals (2007-2014, 2018-present)

* MetalScream: This is Tim's specialty. He began with a type 3, but eventually moved toward type 1.

** ''Shaped by Fire'' instead had a more pronounced MelodicDeathMetal.

* MohsScaleOfRockAndMetalHardness: About a 9 most of the time,though they can hit a solid 10.

* DarkerAndEdgier: Compared to other bands of the same genre; they were slightly heavier than most.
* DrugsAreBad: It turns out Lambesis was using steroids as an aid for his body building...needless to say, [[http://www.ryansrockshow.com/php2/news/13773-tim-lambesis-bail-lowered-admits-to-steroid-use.html it didn't turn out well]]

* NewSoundAlbum: Arguable. The band stills play the same genre, but thrash influences began showing up in An Ocean Between Us.

* VocalEvolution: Starting with ''An Ocean Between Us'', Tim's voice became deeper, less phleghmy, and easier to understand.

On May 7, 2013, frontman Tim Lambesis was arrested for allegedly trying to hire a hitman to kill his wife. He initially plead not guilty, but eventually switched his plea to guilty and was sentenced to six years in prison on May 16, 2014. During this time, the remaining members went on to form Wovenwar with Shane Blay of Oh, Sleeper (in addition to Sgrosso's side project Poison Headache, which eventually became his main band after he split with Wovenwar) and have been met with a decent amount of success. Lambesis was released near the end of 2016 and in 2017, Lambesis announced he would make new music under the As I Lay Dying name, with none of the other members involved. In 2018, to the shock of the metalcore community, the original lineup reunited and released the song "My Own Grave". They then resumed touring together and released a new album in 2019 called ''Shaped by Fire''.

* Jordan Mancino - drums (2000-2014, 2018-)

* StartMyOwn: Hipa, Sgrosso, Gilbert, and Mancino all started Wovenwar with Shane Blay of Oh, Sleeper after Lambesis' arrest, while Sgrosso additionally helped found Poison Headache and later split with Wovenwar to focus on it.
* ThrashMetal: Not a full-fledged example, nor even a partial example, but they had elements of in in their later work, but ditched it on their last album prior to Lambesis' arrest.

* VocalTagTeam: Of the SopranoAndGravel variety, with Lambesis providing the screams and Gilbert providing the singing.

* Tim Lambesis (lead vocals) (2000-)
* Nick Hipa (guitars) (2004-2014, 2018-)
* Josh Gilbert (bass + vocals) (2007-2014, 2018-)
* Phil Sgrosso (guitars) 2003-2014, 2018-)
* Jordan Mancino (drums) (2000-2014, 2018-)

* BreastExpansion: In 2016, Lambesis sued a medical team for not allowing him to take his prescription, which would combat the side effects of steroid withdrawal. As a result, he developed gynecomastia.

* EarlyInstallmentWeirdness: ''Beneath the Encasing of Ashes'' is far less melodic than their later works, with some {{Grindcore}} influences and Lambesis using the occasional DeathMetal growl in addition to his usual screams. Overall, it sounded a ''lot'' like Music/{{Zao}}, who were one of their biggest influences.

* MetalScream: This is Lambesis's specialty. He began with a type 3, but eventually moved toward type 1.

* TookALevelInBadass: Compare Lambesis's look [[https://www.billboard.com/files/styles/1500x992_gallery/public/media/as-i-lay-dying-portrait-2010-billboard-1548.jpg in 2010]](he's the one in the center) to [[https://www.concertcapture.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/1C6A6458.jpg 2012]]. Yes, that's the same guy. Sadly, it also came with a ''huge'' TookALevelInJerkass. He's since then been atoning since being released.

* TheSociopath: After his arrest, Hipa publicly called Lambesis a psychopath and said that the behavior on display was not new, and that while they never expected him to go ''quite'' that far, it wasn't inconceivable. Ultimately subverted as Lambesis did learn from his misadventure and has done his best to mend bridges after being paroled.

* VocalEvolution: Starting with ''An Ocean Between Us'', Tim Lambesis's voice became deeper, less phleghmy, and easier to understand.

On May 7, 2013, frontman Tim Lambesis was arrested for allegedly trying to hire a hitman to kill his wife. He initially plead not guilty, but eventually switched his plea to guilty and was sentenced to six years in prison on May 16, 2014. During this time, the remaining members went on to form Wovenwar with Shane Blay of Oh, Sleeper (in addition to Sgrosso's side project Poison Headache, which eventually became his main band after he split with Wovenwar) and have been met with a decent amount of success. Lambesis was released near the end of 2016 and in 2017, Lambesis announced he would make new music under the As I Lay Dying name, with none of the other members involved. In 2018, to the shock of the metalcore community, the original lineup reunited and released the song "My Own Grave". They then resume touring together and released a new album in 2019 called ''Shaped by Fire''.

* TheAtoner: The rest of the band says Tim is a lot nicer of a person since getting out of jail than he was for the few years before that. This is even the main lyrical theme of ''Shaped by Fire''.

* TookALevelInBadass: [[http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/_/25069897/Tim+Lambesis+TimLambesis1.jpg Lambesis]] in 2010 compared to him in [[http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/579555_204455583009292_152128986_n.jpghttp://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/579555_204455583009292_152128986_n.jpg 2012]]. Yes, that's him. Sadly, it also came with a ''huge'' TookALevelInJerkass. He's since then been atoning since being released.

* TheSociopath: After his arrest, Hipa publicly called Lambesis a psychopath and said that the behavior on display was not new, and that while they never expected him to go ''quite'' that far, it wasn't inconceivable.

On May 7, 2013, frontman Tim Lambesis was arrested for allegedly trying to hire a hitman to kill his wife. He initially plead not guilty, but eventually switched his plea to guilty and was sentenced to six years in prison on May 16, 2014. The band is currently on hiatus, with Lambesis and Mancino being the only members who are technically still a part of it (Mancino didn't quit like the rest of the members because him and Lambesis share the name rights as original members). The remaining members went on to form Wovenwar with Shane Blay of Oh, Sleeper (in addition to Sgrosso's side project Poison Headache, which eventually became his main band after he split with Wovenwar) and have been met with a decent amount of success. In 2017, Lambesis announced he would make new music under the As I Lay Dying name, with none of the other members involved. In 2018, to the shock of the metalcore community, the original lineup reunited and released the song "My Own Grave".

* TheAtoner: The rest of the band says Tim is a lot nicer of a person since getting out of jail than he was for the few years before that. This is even the main theme of "My Own Grave", alluding to Lambesis' reflecting on his poor life decision.

* TookALevelInBadass: [[http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/_/25069897/Tim+Lambesis+TimLambesis1.jpg Lambesis]] in 2010 compared to him in [[http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/579555_204455583009292_152128986_n.jpghttp://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/579555_204455583009292_152128986_n.jpg 2012]]. Yes, that's him. Sadly, it also came with a ''huge'' TookALevelInJerkass.

* DarkerAndEdgier: Compared to other bands of the same genre.

* ThrashMetal: They have elements of in in their later work, but ditched it on their last album prior to Lambesis' arrest.

* TheAtoner: The rest of the band says Tim is a lot nicer of a person since getting out of jail than he was for the few years before that.

* ChristianMetal / NotChristianRock: Despite the lack of overtly religious lyrics, they had embraced the "Christian band" label for most of their career, as all five members were Christian. However, many fans noticed that the lyrics to some tracks from ''Awakened'' expressed heavy skepticism and criticism of Christianity and religion and general. After the events that led to his arrest and guilty plea, Tim elaborated that a severe crisis of faith had caused him to briefly identify as an atheist, and that he had since returned to the faith.

* ThrashMetal: They have elements of in in their recent work.
** Averted slightly with their latest record.

* EarlyInstallmentWeirdness: ''Beneath the Encasing of Ashes'' is far less melodic than their later works, with some {{Grindcore}} influences and Lambesis using the occasional DeathMetal growl in addition to his usual screams.

As I Lay Dying are an American [[Metalcore]] band that formed in 2000. They are named after [[Literature/AsILayDying the book of the same name]]. They have released 6 albums, Awakened being their latest release. On their first two albums, they had a more standard sound, though they would add elements of MelodicDeathMetal beginning with the widely acclaimed ''Shadows are Security'' and ThrashMetal in their music starting with ''An Ocean Between Us'', which has been so far been regarded by fans as their best work to date.

* ''Shadows are Security'' (2005)
* ''[[NewSoundAlbum An Ocean Between us]]'' (2007)