AS I LAY DYING Unveil Ominous New Metalcore Anthem “Whitewashed Tomb” + Official Music Video

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New Album ‘Through Storms Ahead’

Out November 15, 2024

via Napalm Records | Pre-Order HERE

European Tour Begins November 15 in Germany!

Story: Ralph Greco, Jr.

Grammy-nominated metalcore pioneers AS I LAY DYING recently sparked a career-defining return to the scene, driven by the release of their upcoming eighth full-length studio album, ‘Through Storms Ahead’, out November 15, 2024 via Napalm Records. Poised to be one of the most highly-anticipated metal comebacks in years, the audacious new album features the critically-acclaimed new tracks “Burden”, “The Cave We Fear To Enter”, and the recently revealed “We Are The Dead” featuring guest vocalists Alex Terrible (Slaughter to Prevail) and Tom Barber (Chelsea Grin, Darko),

 

Today, a fourth new single arrives – the ominous metalcore anthem “Whitewashed Tomb” – alongside a brand new music video. The track bleeds in with a cinematic underscore before its potent vocal lines, hair-raising, rhythmic guitar leads and reverberating electronic atmosphere takes over.

 

Frontman Tim Lambesis says about the track and video:

“‘Whitewashed Tomb’ represents a balance between the melody and aggression that AILD is known for with an interesting modern twist from the way that Phil and Hiram produced it. When Phil wrote the original demo, I could instantly appreciate the classic melodic-metal influences in the guitar melodies contrasted with an underlying darker theme. So, lyrically it seemed fitting for me to focus on the metaphor of a whitewashed tomb. It is something clean and beautiful at a first glance until the darker hidden side is revealed. I also love what Ryan Neff added to solidify that sense of contrast vocally, as well.”

Watch the “Whitewashed Tomb” Music Video HERE:

With 25 years of reign and seven acclaimed albums under their belts, ‘Through Storms Ahead’ further bolsters the proven line-up of vocalist Tim Lambesis and guitarist Phil Sgrosso alongside recent newcomers Ryan Neff (bass, clean vocals), Nick Pierce (drums) and Ken Susi (guitar). Featuring immense, stunning production by guitarist Phil Sgrosso and Hiram Hernandez, mixing by Aaron Chaparian, mastering by Mike Kalajian and album art once again created by Corey Meyers, ‘Through Storms Ahead’ proves that good things come to those who wait. The album features crystal clear, punishingly precise technicality and quality – proving keen attention to detail and thoughtful exploration throughout.

 

A melancholic guitar-driven introduction track blasts into a deft explosion on first song “A Broken Reflection”, showcasing the masterful melding of skills that the new incarnation of AS I LAY DYING brings to the table. The clean vocals of bassist Ryan Neff absolutely soar throughout, fortifying the high-end of the track’s multi-layered attack of searing, heart-wrenching guitar harmonics, driving bass, pummeling drums and the furious low-end gutturals of iconic frontman Tim Lambesis. Streamed over a million times within days of its initial release, first single “Burden” annihilates with instantly gripping energy, charging in with an intensely catchy chorus, multiple breakdowns and ingenious guitar soloing from Phil Sgrosso. Melodic “The Void Within” and “Taken From Nothing” evoke classic AS I LAY DYING style blended with modernized metalcore passages, while tracks such as “Strength to Survive” and “Gears That Never Stop” showcase the vital songwriting prowess of the band in 2024. Blending metallic battery with dominant accessibility, the tracks further attest that ‘Through Storms Ahead’ won’t pause for a single moment of mediocrity. Title track “Through Storms Ahead” bludgeons with intense drums and an earworm chorus, while acclaimed second single “The Cave We Fear To Enter” begins pensively before charging into an emotive melodic metalcore opus.

 

Tim Lambesis, Phil Sgrosso & Co. have created a metalcore masterpiece for the modern scene, solidifying that AS I LAY DYING are continuing to evolve and expand their trademark sound in a new era.

Pre-Order ‘Through Storms Ahead’ HERE

‘Through Storms Ahead’ Track List:

1. Permanence

2. A Broken Reflection

3. Burden

4. We Are The Dead (feat. Alex Terrible, Tom Barber)

5. Whitewashed Tomb

6. Through Storms Ahead

7. The Void Within

8. Strength To Survive

9. Gears That Never Stop

10. The Cave We Fear To Enter

11. Taken From Nothing

‘Through Storms Ahead’ will be available in the following formats:

=> Digital Album

=> 1CD Digisleeve

=> 1LP Gatefold Black

=> 1LP Gatefold Crystal Clear (North America only)

=> 1LP Gatefold Solid Verde

(Napalm Records mail order only- limited to 200) – SOLD OUT!

=> 1LP Gatefold Black Clear Dust w/ 12” Booklet, Slipmat (Napalm Records mail order

only – limited to 300) – SOLD OUT IN NORTH AMERICA!

AS I LAY DYING are preparing to kick off their massive European “Through Storms Ahead Tour”, featuring support from Caliban, Decapitated and Ov Sulfur, on November 15 in Würzburg, Germany. For tickets and more information on all shows, visit https://asilaydying.com/.

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 Hall

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

15.12.24: DE – Oberhausen @ Turbinenhalle

(Caliban & Decapitated to rotate depending on market)

AS I LAY DYING are:

Tim Lambesis – vocals

Phil Sgrosso – guitar

Ryan Neff – bass/vocals

Ken Susi – guitar

Nick Pierce – drums

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Ralph Greco, Jr. is the devilishly clever nom de plume of professional writer/musician Ralph Greco who lives in the wilds of suburban New Jersey. He is also a podcast co-host, but as everyone has a podcast these days, this fact is of very little consequence.

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