In January of 2001 vocalist Tim Lambesis left Texas-based Societys Finest to return home to San Diego where he and long time friend Evan White began writing music for what would become As I Lay Dying. With a strong vision already in mind they began gathering some of the city's great musicians. Drummer Jordan Mancino had recently left Edge of Mortality, and Brandon Hays, previously of The Frontline, joined later that year. After establishing their new lineup, the bands debut record, "Beneath the Encasing of Ashes", was written in March of 2001 and released on Pluto Records. The album is the top selling Pluto release to date.
Having completed their first tour immediately following their release, these guys have become known for their passionately energetic, neck-snapping performances. Since early 2001 As I Lay Dying has embarked on four major tours and have made a name for themselves across the U.S. They have shared the stage with bands such as:
Poison the Well, In Flames, Hatebreed, Shai-Hulud, Zao, American Nightmare, Bane, From Autumn to Ashes, Sick of it All, Snapcase, Dillinger Escape Plan, Evergreen Terrace, Hopesfall, Nora, 7 Angels 7 Plagues, Twelve Tribes, Fall Silent, Curl Up And Die, Stretch Armstrong, Papa Roach, No Innocent Victim, Page 99, Living Sacrifice, The Deadlines, Embodyment, Travail, The Deal, Figure Four, Officer Negative, Norma Jean, Spitfire, Dogwood, Between the Buried and Me, 18 Visions, Bleeding Through, Spoken, Soul Embrace, Point of Recognition, Every Time I Die, Unearth, Andrew W.K., Throwdown, Underoath, Boy Sets Fire and many others.
With a solid and hardworking group of musicians in place, As I Lay Dying was able to write an evolved follow-up to "Beneath the Encasing" released as a split with American Tragedy on June 18, 2002. Since that release, guitarist Jasun Krebs (formerly Edge of Mortality, Wreckingball, Scratchline) joined the band, adding a new dimension to their overall sound and live performance. Through style changes and a dynamic improvement in songwriting, their music continues to develop a heavier, more creative and emotional sound.
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