Phil Sgrosso Is Fourth Member to Quit As I Lay Dying in Statement

Guitarist Phil Sgrosso has formally stop As I Lay Dying in a prolonged assertion.

He turns into the fourth musician to stop the metalcore band since Oct. 18. He has cited being a witness to “regarding patterns of conduct” and that the band “now not affords a wholesome or secure surroundings for anybody concerned.”

After the departure of three members — Ryan Neff, Ken Susi and Nick Pierce — in addition to an unaddressed canceled European tour — Sgrosso knowledgeable followers late final week he was conscious of all the pieces occurring and can be issuing a press release within the close to future.

Following the guitarists’s declaration of intent, As I Lay Dying broke the silence on social media. Fairly than addressing the lineup departures and a canceled tour which had solely been confirmed by venues and help bands, the group as an alternative elected to rapidly clear up a wholly completely different situation — the disappearance of 2019’s Formed By Hearth from streaming companies.

As I Lay Dying tacked on a small notice on the finish of that publish, saying they’re “nonetheless sorting by means of the main points of what’s going on inside AILD and may have extra particulars for you quickly.” Feedback on that publish have been disabled.

Now, Sgrosso has shared his causes for leaving the group, which he first joined in 2003.

The guitarist claims that “current actions have proven that As I Lay Dying now not affords a wholesome or secure surroundings for anybody concerned — whether or not creatively, personally or professionally.”

Guitarist Ken Susi, who joined in 2022 and left final week, additionally talked about that one thing “current” is guilty, stating his “private morals” have been “examined to a breaking level.”

Sgrosso provides, “After witnessing some regarding patterns of conduct, I’ve realized that I can now not, in good conscience, allow additional actions that would negatively have an effect on anybody working inside this house.” He expresses “full help” for his trio of bandmates who all stop lately,” additionally suggesting there are plans for the long run.

“Over time, As I Lay Dying has been held again by dysfunction and I really feel that it is now not my accountability to bear the burden,” the guitarist declares close to the top.

See the total assertion beneath. Feedback on Sgrosso’s publish have been disabled.

Assertion From Phil Sgrosso

On Oct, 30, Sgrosso launched the next assertion about leaving As I Lay Dying:

Hey everybody,

Thanks to your endurance as I took time to collect my ideas earlier than talking on the present state of As I Lay Dying.

With current occasions, together with the departure of band members and the cancellation of our European tour forward of a brand new album launch, it’s clear we’re in a tough and critical state of affairs.

Merely put, current actions have proven that As I Lay Dying now not affords a wholesome or secure surroundings for anybody concerned—whether or not creatively, personally, or professionally. After witnessing some regarding patterns of conduct, I’ve realized that I can now not, in good conscience, allow additional actions that would negatively have an effect on anybody working inside this house.

For these causes, I really feel it’s in my greatest curiosity to utterly distance myself, each creatively and personally, from As I Lay Dying.

I additionally wish to share my full help for Ryan, Ken, and Nick, who made the selection to step away lately. I’m grateful for our accomplishments and friendship over the previous 3 years.

With 21 years that I’ve devoted to this band, it doesn’t sit nicely with me to depart or abandon what I’ve thought-about to be my “life’s work.” I don’t really feel that I, or others, needs to be compelled out like so many have prior to now.

In any case that’s been put into this, I consider that with the correct changes and restructuring, our music can proceed to thrive and discover new prospects in a more healthy surroundings.

Over time, As I Lay Dying has been held again by dysfunction, and I really feel that it’s now not my accountability to bear that burden.

Thanks to everybody who has proven help for me and the music of As I Lay Dying. I’m trying ahead to placing my vitality and creativity into new, extra optimistic ventures within the close to future.

-Phil Sgrosso

Why the Different As I Lay Dying Members Give up

The opposite three most up-to-date members of As I Lay Dying stop over the span of lower than two weeks.

Curiously, none of those musicians talked about Lambesis straight, as an alternative displaying help for the opposite members or just expressing gratitude for the followers. All 4 members who’ve left the band have cited “private” causes, amongst others.

See the entire assertion from every of the members who stop As I Lay Dying this month beneath.

As of right this moment, I’ve made the choice to depart AS I LAY DYING. This alternative comes after a lot reflection, and I consider it’s the proper step for my private {and professional} journey.

I’m grateful for the experiences and connections I’ve made throughout my time with the band.

Thanks to all of the followers to your help.

READ MORE: As I Lay Dying Bassist Quits Much less Than a Month Earlier than New Album Launch

My time enjoying with As I Lay Dying has come to an finish right this moment. I depart with a lot gratitude for everybody who adopted and supported me from my days in Unearth to this period of my profession. I jumped into the AILD camp with full information of the heightened dramatic historical past however had a drive to simply play nice music with nice mates.

Sadly, my private morals have lately been examined to a breaking level, and it is now the saddest ending to what may have been the best second likelihood for this band.

Ryan Neff is receiving loads of backlash for stepping down first, and I remorse not sharing this choice sooner and standing confidently with my pal — he is a flawless musician and an excellent higher particular person.

I will miss you all on this stage, and I stay up for seeing you on the following one. Anybody on the lookout for a guitar participant? My resume is prepared.

READ MORE: Ken Susi Quits As I Lay Dying, Calls It ‘Saddest Ending’ for Band’s ‘Second Probability’

As of now, I’m now not enjoying drums for As I Lay Dying. That is removed from being the ending I anticipated, and I really feel I must distance myself from the band in an effort to retain my private well being and integrity.

I wish to categorical my deepest gratitude to everybody who adopted and supported me all through this journey. My objective has and at all times will probably be to create unforgettable reminiscences with my mates and write music that can really resonate with our followers. I’m happy with what I’ve completed on the highway touring, in addition to writing and recording drums for the brand new album.

Wanting forward, I’m excited to proceed my drumming profession and pursue what I like most which is making music. My touring and session schedule is now actively open for brand spanking new alternatives.

READ MORE: Drummer Nick Pierce Splits With As I Lay Dying in Assertion – ‘I Have to Distance Myself’

Tim Lambesis’ Spouse Dany Denies Rumors of Abuse

Within the absence of an official response from As I Lay Dying or then present members of the group (Sgrosso and, now, lone remaining member Lambesis), rumors started to swirl on-line about why the metalcore vets have been experiencing these sudden modifications in personnel.

Tim Lambesis’ spouse Dany addressed what she referred to as “unfounded rumors” that her husband had abused her. In the future prior, Dany had deleted her Instagram account, then restored it as non-public earlier than setting her profile to public once more as soon as the brand new publish went up.

See her full assertion, which was shared on Oct. 25, beneath.

I’m penning this assertion to deal with the current rumors circulating on social media concerning my husband, Tim Lambesis, and the allegations of home violence. It has come to my consideration that false claims have been made, suggesting that my husband has harmed me.

I wish to make it unequivocally clear that these allegations are utterly false. My husband has by no means triggered hurt to me on this method, and I’m deeply saddened by the unfounded rumors which have emerged throughout this difficult time for his band. There has by no means been an incident that warrants such accusations. We have now had our relationship points like many different {couples}, however nothing to the diploma of home violence or what’s being portrayed on-line.

It deeply saddens me that I discover myself able the place I have to publicly clarify my private life and relationship due to flat out lies. It’s utterly unjust that all the pieces unfold the way in which it did and no one even thought-about my voice to be heard by means of all of it. That is unfair to each Tim and I and our relationship.

It’s disheartening to witness how rapidly misinformation can unfold and the affect it will probably have on people and households. I ask that you simply respect our privateness throughout this time and chorus from perpetuating these dangerous rumors any additional.

READ MORE: Tim Lambesis’ Spouse Dany Points Assertion About Current Rumors