As I Lay Dying
blackbear on the path that led from his emo roots to a new sonic lane
Born and raised in Florida, Matthew Tyler Musto—these days better known as blackbear—has been making music, and making music his life, since at least 2006. With five studio albums and seven EPs under his belt (or should that be pelt?), releasing his latest extended play, misery lake, Aug. 13, this year finds blackbear riding high […]
12 influential early 2000s metalcore albums that shaped the genre
As the world launched into a new millennium during the 2000s, a more modern metal sound was quickly gaining popularity in the United States. Many bands embraced this evolution. Some in particular also heavily influenced the direction of the newly created genre that was metalcore. Even though many of those bands are either not together […]
Ice Nine Kills unveil first look at eerie graphic novel ‘Inked In Blood’
Ice Nine Kills frontman Spencer Charnas is a serious horror movie obsessive. The singer fell in love with fright movies at an early age. Over the years, he’s become well-versed in the classics and the deep cuts alike. As a result, INK draws major influences from the genre. The band is immersed in the gruesome […]
20 pop-punk drummers who set the beat for the whole genre
If you’ve been a pop-punk fan for quite some time now, we’re willing to bet it was a fast, upbeat song that first made you fall in love with the genre. You probably still remember the jolt of energy you felt when your now-favorite songs blasted through your speakers for the first time, and you […]
Here are 20 punk and metal songs you can easily learn on guitar
While people are stuck at home over the next while, picking up new skills and hobbies has been at the top of their minds. If you’ve ever had a guitar just collecting dust in the corner of your closet and you never had the time to really learn, the world has presented us all with […]
12 albums that formed metalcore in the early 2000s
In the early 2000s, a swath of new bands emerged across the states. They started a new wave of American heavy metal and inspired the sound we know metalcore to have today. While many of the bands from that time are gone or have drastically shifted their sound, the albums that dropped around then are […]
As I Lay Dying announce first album with Tim Lambesis since his return
As I Lay Dying have announced their first studio album since reuniting with vocalist Tim Lambesis. The album, Shaped by Fire, will be released via Nuclear Blast Sept. 20. You can check out the title track and accompanying music video below! Read more: Lostprophets ex-singer’s prison time extended for hiding phone in anus The band debuted the […]
As I Lay Dying show sparks backlash, House of Blues defends booking
Earlier this month, As I Lay Dying announced a fall tour with After The Burial and Emmure. One date caused a bit of controversy with a reporter of the Boston Herald, who took issue with the band being booked at the House of Blues in Boston. Now, the venue is speaking out in support of booking AILD. […]
As I Lay Dying announce tour with After The Burial, Emmure
As I Lay Dying just announced a fall tour with After The Burial and Emmure. The new tour comes after the band made their quiet return last year following Tim Labesis’ arrest. Read more: ‘A Quiet Place’ sequel confirms filming started with on-set photo In 2014, Lambesis was sent to prison for two years after […]
Warped Tour: The only tour that mattered since 1995
Starting June 29-30 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, the Vans Warped Tour will hold its final high-decibel celebrations of punk rock and youth culture. Once the traveling roadshow returns to Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California, July 20 and 21, founder Kevin Lyman’s great touring experiment will become a part of rock ’n’ roll history, […]
Tim Lambesis publicly reveals he got remarried in prison, controversy ensues
As I Lay Dying’s Tim Lambesis has publicly revealed that he has remarried. His second marriage comes after he was convicted of hiring someone to kill his first wife. While the conspiracy was never completed, the metal community has been vocal about Lambesis’ current love life. Lambesis has been married to his new wife, Amanda […]
As I Lay Dying's Tim Lambesis responds to venue cancellation
As I Lay Dying’s Tim Lambesis has responded to the cancellation of his band’s show in Memphis, Tennessee. The show cancellation follows the venue’s (Growlers) decision to pull the plug on the show due to a community outcry regarding Lambesis’ past involvement with domestic violence. In 2014, Lambesis was sent to prison for two years […]
Venue cancels As I Lay Dying gig amid city’s outcry over Tim Lambesis
It’s been an eventful past few years for As I Lay Dying frontman Tim Lambesis. He served just over a two-year prison sentence for soliciting the murder of his wife and was released early in Dec. 2016. The band announced their return soon after in June 2018, selling out their first North American tour since 2013. Now, with a new […]
Tim Lambesis: As I Lay Dying fans are not supporting who I once was
Tim Lambesis shared a lengthy statement yesterday prior to As I Lay Dying‘s largest headlining show to date. The band’s return to the group’s classic lineup has been pretty controversial following a murder for hire plot that put Lambesis in prison for two years. That being said, many fans have not been deterred as the […]
As I Lay Dying sell out most of their upcoming shows
The last couple of years have been a whirlwind for As I Lay Dying and their frontman Tim Lambesis. Following a murder for hire plot that put Lambesis in prison for two years before his early release in Dec. 2016, the band soon announced their return in June 2018. After the announcement of the return to the […]
As I Lay Dying removed from festival following backlash
It’s been an eventful past few years for As I Lay Dying frontman Tim Lambesis. He served just over a two-year prison sentence for soliciting the murder of his wife and was released early in Dec. 2016. The band announced their return soon after in June 2018. While they released a new song with the announcement […]
As I Lay Dying's Tim Lambesis reveals he's pursuing a master's degree
As I Lay Dying‘s vocalist Tim Lambesis has announced via his personal Facebook page that he has become a certified addiction treatment counselor and is currently working on master’s degree in social work. Read more: As I Lay Dying announce support for both headlining tours The news of Lambesis’ current academic endeavors is the first piece […]
As I Lay Dying announce support for both headlining tours
As I Lay Dying have announced support for both their North American and European headlining tour dates. Read more: As I Lay Dying announce venue upgrades due to high ticket demand The band announced both sets of support today (Aug. 27.) Joining the band on their North American headlining run is Within The Ruins and Kingdom […]
As I Lay Dying announce venue upgrades due to high ticket demand
As I Lay Dying have upgraded some venues on their upcoming European tour due to high ticket demand. The band are playing Europe and North America this fall for the first time since frontman Tim Lambesis’ release from prison. Read more: As I Lay Dying detail their return in 30-minute video As I Lay Dying’s upcoming tour […]
As I Lay Dying announce first North American tour since 2013
As I Lay Dying have announced their first North American headlining tour since reuniting as a group after Tim Lambesis’ release from prison. Read more: As I Lay Dying announce first tour since 2013 Yesterday, the band took to their social media pages where they announced dates for a 15-date European tour, and today, they revealed […]
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