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As I Lay Dying - Guitarist And Drummer Exit The Band


A couple days after bassist Ryan Neff left As I Lay Dying, guitarist Ken Susi and drummer Nick Pierce have now announced their departure as well. Statements from both can be read in full down under.

Statement from guitarist Ken Susi: My time playing with As I Lay Dying has come to an end today. I leave with so much gratitude for everyone who followed and supported me from my days in Unearth to this era of my career. I jumped into the AILD camp with full knowledge of the heightened dramatic history but had a drive to just play great music with great friends.

"Unfortunately, my personal morals have recently been tested to a breaking point, and it's now the saddest ending to what could have been the greatest second chance for this band.

"Ryan Neff is receiving a lot of backlash for stepping down first, and I regret not sharing this decision sooner and standing confidently with my friend -- he's a flawless musician and an even better person.

"I'll miss you all on this stage, and I look forward to seeing you on the next one. Anyone looking for a guitar player? My resume is ready."



Comments Drummer Nick Pierce via his Instagram: "As of now, I am no longer playing drums for As I Lay Dying. This is far from being the ending I anticipated, and I feel I need to distance myself from the band in an effort to retain my personal health and integrity.

"I want to express my deepest gratitude to everyone who followed and supported me throughout this journey. My goal has and always will be to create unforgettable memories with my friends and write music that will truly resonate with our fans. I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished on the road touring, as well as writing and recording drums for the new album.

"Looking ahead, I’m excited to continue my drumming career and pursue what I love most which is making music. My touring and session schedule is now actively open for new opportunities."

Source: instagram.com
Band profile: As I Lay Dying
Posted: 24.10.2024 by Abattoir


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24.10.2024 - 19:19
UPDIRNS
WOW. It sounds like Tim hasn't learned a thing.
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24.10.2024 - 19:19
Cynic Metalhead
Ambrish Saxena
As I Lay Dying is slowly dying and will come to an end very soon.
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24.10.2024 - 19:21
Zariel
I am frankly not familiar with all the drama/controversy surrounding AILD. All I can say after reading this statements is that something is seriously rotten in As I Lay Dying. Three members left already. It will be interesting to hear official statement from the rest of the band about this exodus from their project. Will they attack ex-members or will they admit it is their fault?
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24.10.2024 - 20:05
k@$$3m
Can please someone explain me what's happening with AILD? for what reason three members left already?
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24.10.2024 - 20:20
Boxcar Willy
yr a kook
Apparently, the guy that tried to have a hitman kill his wife is kind of a dick.
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24.10.2024 - 22:44
thebenfo
Written by k@$$3m on 24.10.2024 at 20:05

Can please someone explain me what's happening with AILD? for what reason three members left already?

The singer was caught hiring a hitman (who was actually an undercover police officer) to murder his wife several years ago. He spent some time in prison, got out, got remarried, and has since tried to start the band back up. It's been a revolving door since. I can only imagine the drama that's going on behind the scenes.
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25.10.2024 - 01:21
Karlabos
Uh... Isn't that just disbanding?
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25.10.2024 - 09:42
Liafev
Wait, did I miss something ? What is this guy talking about that now he has an issue with his morals ? The facts are over 10 years old and he’s waking up now ? Or there are some new facts we don’t know about yet ?
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25.10.2024 - 10:47
RaduP
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Written by Liafev on 25.10.2024 at 09:42

Wait, did I miss something ? What is this guy talking about that now he has an issue with his morals ? The facts are over 10 years old and he’s waking up now ? Or there are some new facts we don’t know about yet ?

Considering that the band had a similar exodus in 2022, but with older members that gave Tim a second chance, there's probably something more to it than just the public facts.
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25.10.2024 - 11:22
Cynic Metalhead
Ambrish Saxena
Tim may have hired hitman again to kill his bandmates.
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25.10.2024 - 21:18
yronnen
As I lay wondering what happened, I hear that the clean vocalist departed as well, and that Tim's wife denies any abuse.

Sure going to be interesting to know what's going on.
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25.10.2024 - 21:35
Sickle
Not being into this band a lot but this sounds like Tim is the problem again, and they even pulled from streaming the album 'Shaped by Fire'.
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26.10.2024 - 03:37
Aries Rising
Apparently their manager quit as well. Rumor is Phil may leave as well as he put out a statement basically saying that he will put out a full statement soon.
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26.10.2024 - 10:07
nikarg
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26.10.2024 - 12:49
theFIST
Written by Karlabos on 25.10.2024 at 01:21

Uh... Isn't that just disbanding?

effectively yes, legally and in name no.
they were "disbanded" before while hitman buyer was imprisoned, but all the other members played under a different name in that time, then rejoined until 2022.
now their replacements are leaving.
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Written by Warman on 07.11.2007 at 22:39
Haha, that's like saying "compose your own Metal album and upload it here, instead of writing a review of an album". :lol:

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02.11.2024 - 23:29
Sickle
I don't know if its covered on another post but now everyone quits, the only member left is Lambesis
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02.11.2024 - 23:51
Karlabos
Written by Sickle on 02.11.2024 at 23:29

I don't know if its covered on another post but now everyone quits, the only member left is Lambesis

Here
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