BAND REVIEW - AS I LAY DYING

AS I LAY DYING

As I Lay Dying is an American metalcore band from san diego california formed in 2000. Their band name derives from the novel by William Faulkner with the same tittle. Formed in 2000 by Tim Lambesis and having completed their first Line-up in 2001, the band's line-up consists of vocalist Tim Lambesis, drummer Jordan Mancino, lead guitarist Nick Hipa, rhythm guitarist Phil Sgrosso, and bassist Josh Gilbert, all of whom are christian. Signed to Metal Blade Records, As I Lay Dying has released four studio albums, one spilt album and one compilation album.

As I Lay Dying's 2007 release An Ocean Betweeb Us peaked at number 8 on the Billboard 200, and number 1 on the Top Rock chart. The band has performed at Wacken Open Air, With Full Source, Soundwave Festival, Sounds Of The Underground,Warped Tour, and Taste Of Chaos. In 2007, As I Lay Dying won the "Ultimate Metal God" award from MTV2 at the first annual "All That Rocks" special, was named "Artist of the Year" at the San Diego Music Awards in 2008 and was nominated for a 2008 Grammy Awards for the song "Nothing Left".

BAND MEMBERS:

• Tim Lambesis − lead vocals (2000−present)
• Jordan Mancino − drums (2000−present)
• Phil Sgrosso − lead guitar (2003−present)
• Nick Hipa − rhythm guitar (2004−present)
• Josh Gilbert − bass guitar, vocals (2007-present)

ALBUMS:

• Beneath the Encasing Of Ashes (2001)
• As i Lay Dying/American Tragedy(split) (2002)
• Frail Words Collapse (2003)
• Shadows Are Security (2005)
• A Long March: The First Recordings (compilation) (2006)
• An Ocean Between Us (2007)

VIDEO:

As i Lay Dying - Forever

As i Lay Dying - The Darkest Night