As I Lay Dying is a California metal-hardcore crossover band from San Diego, CA. The group formed as a trio in 2001 with vocalist Tim Lambesis, drummer Jordan Mancino, and guitarist Evan White, and shortly thereafter released Beneath the Encasing of Ashes. A split CD with the American Tragedy followed the next year. In 2003 the band signed with Metal Blade and released Frail Words Collapse. After the album's release, White left the band and the remaining core of the group, Lambesis and Mancino, drafted two guitarist to replace him, Phil Sgrosso and Nick Hipa, and also landed a bass player in Clint Norris. The new lineup recorded Shadows Are Security, released in 2005. As I Lay Dying next issued A Long March: The First Recordings in May 2006, which included their 2001 out of print debut, along with two versions of their songs from the 2002 American Tragedy split. The band then spent that summer on the Sounds of the Underground metal-hardcore tour alongside acts like In Flames, GWAR,... Read More
As I Lay Dying is a California metal-hardcore crossover band from San Diego, CA. The group formed as a trio in 2001 with vocalist Tim Lambesis, drummer Jordan Mancino, and guitarist Evan White, and shortly thereafter released Beneath the Encasing of Ashes. A split CD with the American Tragedy followed the next year. In 2003 the band signed with Metal Blade and released Frail Words Collapse. After the album's release, White left the band and the remaining core of the group, Lambesis and Mancino, drafted two guitarist to replace him, Phil Sgrosso and Nick Hipa, and also landed a bass player in Clint Norris. The new lineup recorded Shadows Are Security, released in 2005. As I Lay Dying next issued A Long March: The First Recordings in May 2006, which included their 2001 out of print debut, along with two versions of their songs from the 2002 American Tragedy split. The band then spent that summer on the Sounds of the Underground metal-hardcore tour alongside acts like In Flames, GWAR, Trivium, and Cannibal Corpse. Soon after, Clint Norris left to pursue life as a family man and Josh Gilbert replaced him on bass. With the addition of Gilbert's vocal harmonies, the band's sound became more melodic, and in August 2007, the group released their fourth album, An Ocean Between Us. ~ Wade Kergan, All Music Guide
The Powerless Rise from As I Lay Dying has done what had previously seemed impossible; that is that this CD defines the band once again. With each studio album As I Lay Dying proves themselves to be more than a flash in the pan metal/hardcore crossover but a bonafide metal act bent on making a permanent mark on the scene. Like on the last studio effort, the vocals continue to mature and evolve. The drumming has always been insane. The production value is top notch. With Adam D and Colin Richardson working with you it is hard to not sound amazing. Where I find the most inspiration on this release is in the guitar work. The twin-guitar lineup finally makes use of the abilities of both guitarists. There are leads and solos all over this thing and they sound great. As I Lay Dying has made a statement again, and they continue their march towards the top of the American metal food chain. Forget whatever you may have against this band and give the CD a spin. If that doesn't show you why their shows are so insane and their fans so dedicated, then you don't know what good metal is made of. Five stars and solid contender for metal album of the year. Haters, let me have it.
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