Three members suddenly depart controversial band with lead singer convicted of hiring hitman

Metalcore set As I Lay Dying is erstwhile again mired successful struggle arsenic 3 members abruptly permission the band.

Their exits mean lone pb vocalist Tim Lambesis remains successful the band.

Departing members Ryan Neff, Ken Susi, and Nick Pierce had each joined the set successful 2022, hoping to bring a caller commencement to the radical aft Lambesis’ merchandise from prison.

The vocalist was convicted successful 2014 for attempting to prosecute a hitman to termination his then-wife.

The set archetypal made a arguable comeback successful 2018, reuniting with Lambesis 5 years after he was arrested successful 2013 for attempting to prosecute a hitman to execution Meggan Murphy Lambesis, who helium had divided from a twelvemonth earlier.

Lambesis met with an undercover agent, giving the cause $1000 (£734) successful expenses, pictures of woman Meggan, her code and a codification to get done her gate. It’s claimed helium besides agreed to paying $20,000 (£14.6k) for the hit.

The vocalist initially pleaded not blameworthy to solicitation of murder, but changed his plea to blameworthy successful February 2014.

Lambesis – who has since remarried – was sentenced to six years successful situation successful May that twelvemonth – helium was aboriginal released connected parole successful December 2016.

Ryan Neff, formerly of Miss May I, was the archetypal to denote his exit from the radical this week.

Sharing his determination connected Instagram, Neff explained that helium had ‘reflected deeply’ and yet decided that leaving the set was the champion prime for his ‘personal and nonrecreational journey.’

He besides expressed appreciation for the enactment from fans of As I Lay Dying.

‘For me, this determination comes down to keeping my integrity intact,’ Neff wrote. ‘I’m grateful for the experiences and everyone who supported me.’

Soon aft Neff’s departure, guitarist Ken Susi and drummer Nick Pierce followed, with Susi expressing disappointment successful what helium termed a ‘saddest ending.’

Susi acknowledged that helium had been alert of the ‘dramatic history’ surrounding Lambesis and the band’s challenges successful caller years.

He said: ‘I was drawn to the accidental for a 2nd accidental for this band, but my idiosyncratic morals person been tested to a breaking point.’

He praised Neff, who had been criticized for being the archetypal to measurement down, stating, ‘Ryan is simply a flawless instrumentalist and an adjacent amended person, and I regret not joining him sooner.’

Nick Pierce besides issued a connection emphasising his request to prioritise ‘personal wellness and integrity.’

‘For me, euphony is astir creating unforgettable memories with my friends and sharing euphony that resonates with fans,’ Pierce shared. ‘Leaving was a hard but indispensable choice.’

As I Lay Dying has agelong been a divisive sanction successful metalcore. Formed successful 2000, the set gained popularity for its Christian-themed lyrics, though this individuality was challenged erstwhile Lambesis publically renounced his religion successful 2012.

His consequent apprehension and condemnation lone deepened the disagreement betwixt fans and critics. Lambesis has attempted to betterment some his beingness and his representation since his release.

The band’s upcoming medium Through Storms Ahead is acceptable to driblet connected November 15, marking their eighth workplace release.

However, with the abrupt departure of 3 of its halfway members, the aboriginal of the set remains uncertain.

Despite the departures, Lambesis has expressed his intent to transportation connected with the medium merchandise arsenic planned.

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