RichardThinks.Org conducted an interview with vocalist Tim Lambesisof San Diego metallers As I Lay Dying prior to the band’s December 11 concert at Rams Head Live in Baltimore, Maryland as part of the annual Monster Energy Outbreak Tour. You can now watch the chat below.

Awakened, the sixth album from As I Lay Dying, is released Sept. 25 via Metal Blade Records. The CD was produced by Bill Stevenson, who has played drums for both the Descendents and Black Flag and is one of the most highly renowned producers in rock. His production credits include work on records by Rise Against, NOFX, Propaghandi, The Casualties and many more. The album was mixed by Colin Richardson  [Machine Head, Napalm Death, Slipknot].

The cover artwork for Awakened was created by Metastazis with Tiffanie Uldry.

As I Lay Dying completed a music video for the new single A Greater Foundation with director Drew Russ [A Day To Remember, Falling In Reverse] and producer Robby Starbuck. The performance-based clip was shot on location in Los Angeles. Check it below.

“We were all impressed with Drew‘s ability to capture the intensity of live band performances in his videos, and ‘A Greater Foundation’ is no exception,” explains As I Lay Dying bassist Josh Gilbert. “Drew‘s technique, along with the all-day participation of some of our diehard fans in Los Angeles, definitely accentuated the energy of the song and makes for an exciting and dynamic video. We can’t wait to unveil it!”

Related articles:
Surtur Rising – European Autumn Tour 2011 [Review Nov. 2011]
Behind-the-Scenes Footage ‘As I Lay Dying’ ‘Electric Eye’ Video [Dec. 2011]
As I Lay Dying – Decas [Album Review]
‘As I Lay Dying’ Entire New Album ‘Awakened’ Available For Streaming [Sept.2012]
As I Lay Dying – Awakened [Album Review]
‘As I Lay Dying’ First European Tour Webisode Posted [Oct. 2012]
‘Behind The Ink’ With ‘Tim Lambesis’ [Video] [Nov. 2012]