AS I LAY DYING vocalist Tim Lambesis and bassist/clean vocalist Chris Clancy sat down with Egor Erushin earlier this month to discuss the finer points of life, metalcore, and why Russia seems to be the only country that still books them. Kicking off the 2026 leg of their “Let’s Celebrate That Album From 20 Years Ago” tour, the band is riding high on nostalgia, questionable international politics, and a whole lot of new songs no one asked for.
When asked if a full-length album is coming after last year’s two singles — “Echoes” and “If I Fall” — Chris Clancy said, “We’ve got more songs than a Taylor Swift album rollout. Like, way more. We’re still sifting through them like a vegan at a BBQ joint. Gonna do some fine-tuning on the road because apparently that’s when all great art happens — between gas station burritos and existential dread.”
Tim, never one to miss a chance to flex his creative process, added, “We tried something new: vocals first, then instruments. It’s like building the roof before the walls, but hey, if it works for IKEA furniture, why not metalcore?”
As for when fans can expect this masterpiece, Tim assured everyone, “As soon as we’re back from this tour, it’s the only thing we’re focusing on. We cleared the decks. No distractions. Just pure, unadulterated metal — and probably a few more PR fire drills.”
Of course, the inevitable question arose: will the new material sound like “Shadows Are Security”? Tim responded, “One of the early demos was so throwback we called it ‘Throwback’. It’s like we traveled back in time but brought modern production with us — so basically, it’s the musical equivalent of wearing vintage jeans with Yeezys.”
Chris added, “I thought it might be too old school, but honestly, it hit me like a nostalgia truck. It’s like finding your old Pokémon cards and realizing they’re still worth something.”
The band’s new lineup includes Tim Lambesis (vocals), Chris Clancy (bass, clean vocals), Bill Hudson (guitar), Don Vedda (guitar), and Tim Yeung (drums). Lambesis praised his new bandmates, saying, “They’re talented, they care about me, and they haven’t Googled my past — yet.”
Over the last eight years, AS I LAY DYING has seen more lineup changes than a reality TV show. In late 2024, four members — Phil Sgrosso, Nick Pierce, Ken Susi, and Ryan Neff — all left the band, citing reasons ranging from “creative differences” to “wait, you want us to play WHERE?”
Their 2024 European tour, charmingly titled “Through Storms Ahead”, was canceled faster than you can say “precautionary measure.” Apparently, playing in Russia during global tensions is still a thing, and Western bands are just too scared to join the fun.
January 2025 brought leaked security footage of Lambesis kicking his dog, which he later claimed was just “passionate metal energy.” A few months prior, videos surfaced of him having violent outbursts at home. His response? Filing a restraining order and calling his wife the real villain. Classic move.
In December, after his third wife gave an interview rehashing abuse allegations, Tim fired back with a statement suggesting the accusations only resurface when his career picks up. “I’m not here for drama,” he wrote, conveniently ignoring the fact that he’s the lead singer of a metalcore band.
For those who need a refresher, Lambesis was convicted in 2014 for hiring a hitman (who was actually an undercover cop) to kill his estranged wife. He served about two and a half years before being released, because apparently the penal system loves a good comeback story.
In April 2025, Ken Susi claimed on the “BREWtally Speaking” podcast that Lambesis used his time in prison to craft a “redemption arc” for his fanbase. “It’s like he studied reality TV tropes,” Susi said. “Next thing you know, he’ll be crying on camera and releasing a fragrance line.”
The band returned in 2018 with a new single and a Facebook apology from Lambesis. Former guitarist Nick Hipa was less forgiving, calling him a “sociopathic narcissist” in a 2014 social media post — which, to be fair, aged like a fine wine.
So, will the new album save AS I LAY DYING‘s reputation? Probably not. But will it sell? Absolutely. Because in the world of metalcore, controversy and catchy riffs are the ultimate power couple.
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