The Christian metal band, As I Lay Dying has become one of the most sought after music groups in the country. The all Christian five piece ensemble has released chart breaking music albums that have garnered immense acclaim and appreciation. The band is famous for its thrilling live acts and concerts. Currently the band comprises Tim Lambesis on lead vocals, Josh Gilbert on bass, Phil Sgrosso on rhythm guitar, Nick Hipa on lead guitar and Jordan Mancino on drums. This year the band is expected to embrace the US stages to deliver another series of rocking live performances. They can be witnessed live in action by acquiring As I Lay Dying tickets.

Formed in 2000 by Jordan and Tim Lambesis, the group’s lineup has gone through several changes over the years. The band has won several prestigious awards for their music including three ‘Artist of the Year’ awards and ‘Best Hard Rock’ award at the San Diego Music Awards. Their track ‘Nothing Left’ has been also nominated for a Grammy Award. In 2007, the band won the MTV2 Award for ‘Ultimate Metal God’. Since their inception, the band has released eleven singles and six studio albums. They released their debut album ‘Beneath the Encasing of Ashes’ in 2001 under the recording label Pluto. The album officially marked the band’s presence in the mainstream music scene. However it was their third studio album ‘Shadows Are Security’ that gave the band its first Billboard 200 hit, when the album peaked at the thirty-fifth position. The album also topped the Top Independent Albums charts for two successive years in 2005 and 2006. The three singles from the album were ‘The Darkest Nights’, ‘Through Struggle’ and ‘Confined’.

In 2007, As I Lay Dying released their best charting album ‘An Ocean Between Us’. Being their second album under the Metal Blade Label, it landed at the number eight position on the Billboard 200. It also consisted of the hit single ‘Nothing Left’ that was nominated for ‘Best Metal Performance Award’ at the 2008 Grammys. The track also appeared in video games ‘Saints Row 2’ and ‘Midnight Club’. Other singles from the album included ‘I Never Wanted’, ‘Within Destruction’ and ‘The Sound of Truth’. The band’s following album ‘The Powerless Rise’ peaked at number at number ten on Billboard 200 and continued to spread the band’s influence around the world. The album also broke through the charts in the UK, becoming the band’s first release to do so. It also received positive reviews from critics and industry veterans. Following the release of the album, the band embarked on several headlining tours throughout North America and Europe.

As I Lay Dying has played along several renowned bands including Sworn Enemy, Year One, Austrian Death Machine, Point of Recognition, Himsa, Story of the Year, Funeral for a Friend and Maroon. The band has performed at major music festivals around the globe including Mayhem Festival, Taste of Chaos, Bloodstock Open Air, Warped Tour, Sounds of the Underground and Wacken Open Air.  Their most recent album ‘Awakened’ was released in 2012 and peaked at number eleven on Billboard 200. The album also topped the Hard Rock Album chart and peaked at the number three position on the Independent Albums chart. ARTISTdirect gave the album a five out of five star rating.

The band continues to lure in masses every year. Their live concerts are witnessed by thousands of loyal fans from around the world. This year, As I Lay Dying will once again charm the audience with electrifying and thrilling live acts. The fans can get into the action by grabbing As I Lay Dying tickets and experience a memorable music night with friends and loved ones.