Ryan Neff has announced his exit from As I Lay Dying. He had originally joined the group back in 2022 and remained with them on bass and clean backing vocals up until now. Neff, who is also a member of Miss May I, commented of this departure in the following statement issued yesterday, October 18th, via social media:
“As of today, I have made the decision to leave As I Lay Dying. This choice comes after much reflection, and I believe it is the right step for my personal and professional journey. I am grateful for the experiences and connections I’ve made during my time with the band. Thank you to all the fans for your support.”
This shift in personnel arrives ahead of the upcoming November 15th release of As I Lay Dying‘s new album “Through Storms Ahead” and the European tour they have booked around it. The San Diego, CA outfit have yet to publicly address this latest shift in their roster, which has underwent a substantial amount of changes since 2020.
THROUGH STORMS AHEAD EUROPE 2024
AS I LAY DYING
w/ Caliban, Decapitated, Ov Sulfur
15.11.24 DE – Würzburg / Posthalle
16.11.24 CZ – Prague / Sasazu
18.11.24 SE – Gothenburg / Film Studios
19.11.24 NO – Oslo / Rockefeller
21.11.24 FI – Helsinki / Kulttuuritalo
23.11.24 SE – Stockholm / Fållan
24.11.24 DK – Copenhagen / Amager Bio
25.11.24 DE – Berlin / Uber Eats Music Halle
26.11.24 PL – Warsaw / Progresja
27.11.24 HU – Budapest / Barba Negra
28.11.24 AT – Vienna / Gasometer
29.11.24 DE – Munich / Zenith
30.11.24 IT – Milan / Alcatraz
01.12.24 IT – Rome / Orion
03.12.24 CH – Zürich / Xtra
04.12.24 FR – Lyon / Transbordeur
05.12.24 ES – Barcelona / Razzmatazz
06.12.24 ES – Madrid / Riviera
08.12.24 FR – Paris / Trianon
09.12.24 DE – Saarbrücken / E-Werk
10.12.24 BE – Brussels / AB
11.12.24 NL – Amsterdam / Melkweg
13.12.24 DE – Hamburg / Inselpark Arena
14.12.24 DE – Leipzig / Haus Auensee
(Caliban & Decapitated to rotate depending on market)
As I Lay Dying‘s latest album “Shaped By Fire” has been released September 20th. 2019 via Nuclear Blast Records.
“Shaped By Fire” was produced by As I Lay Dying and was mixed by Joseph McQueen at Sparrow Sound in Los Angeles, California, while mastering was completed by Ted Jensen at Sterling Sound in Nashville, Tennessee. The only exception was the track ‘My Own Grave‘, which was produced by As I Lay Dying, co-produced by Drew Fulk and mixed by Adam “Nolly” Getgood.
Óur review of “Shaped by Fire” can be found here.
AS I LAY DYING:
Tim Lambesis – vocals
Phil Sgrosso – guitar
Ryan Neff – bass/vocals
Ken Susi – guitar
Nick Pierce – drums
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(Photo – Ben Alexis)