AS I LAY DYING presents their new anthem “Whitewashed Tomb” – Digital Mediaverse

The pioneers of metalcore AS I LAY DYINGGrammy nominees, have recently begun a career-defining return to the scene, fueled by the release of their upcoming eighth studio album, “Through Storms Ahead«, which will go on sale on November 15 through Napalm Records.

Set to be one of metal’s most anticipated comebacks in years, the bold new album features the critically acclaimed new tracks.Burden«, «The Cave We Fear To Enter«, and the recently revealed «We Are The Dead» with guest voices from Alex Terrible (Slaughter To Prevail) and Tom Barber (Chelsea Grin, Darko).

A fourth single arrives today, the ominous metalcore anthem «Whitewashed Tomb«, along with a new video. The track begins with a cinematic background before its powerful vocal lines, eerie rhythmic guitars and reverberant electronic atmosphere take over.

The leader Tim Lambesis says about the topic and the video:

«’Whitewashed Tomb‘represents a balance between melody and aggressiveness by which AILD is known, with an interesting modern twist in the way it Phil and Hiram they 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 dark theme. So, lyrically, it seemed appropriate to focus on the metaphor of a whitewashed tomb. It is something clean and beautiful at first glance until the darker hidden side is revealed. I also love what Ryan Neff added to solidify that sense of contrast vocally.”

Watch the video of «Whitewashed Tomb«:

With 25 years of reign and seven acclaimed albums behind him, «Through Storms Ahead» further reinforces the vocalist’s proven training Tim Lambesis and the guitarist Phil Sgrosso with the newcomers Ryan Neff (low, clean voice), Nick Pierce (battery) and Ken Susi (guitar). With an immense and impressive production from the guitarist Phil Sgrosso and Hiram Hernandezmixed by Aaron Chaparianmastered by Mike Kalajian and an album art once again created by Corey Meyers«Through Storms Ahead» shows that good things come to those who wait. The album presents a crystal clear and tremendously precise technique and quality, demonstrating great attention to detail and deep exploration.

A melancholic guitar intro theme explodes into a deft explosion in the first song.A Broken Reflection«, showing the masterful fusion of skills that the new incarnation of AS I LAY DYING puts on the table. The bassist’s clean vocals Ryan Neff soar throughout the entire track, strengthening the song’s multi-layered attack, with searing, gut-wrenching guitar harmonics, thumping bass, thumping drums, and the iconic frontman’s furious guttural lows. Tim Lambesis. With over a million streams within days of its initial release, the first single “Burden» annihilates with instant energy, charging with an intensely catchy chorus, multiple breakdowns and inventive guitar solos from Phil Sgrosso. «Whitewashed Tomb» is introduced with a cinematic backdrop before its powerful vocal lines, eerie rhythmic lead guitars and ominous, reverberant electronic atmosphere take over. The melodic ones «The Void Within” and “Taken From Nothing» evoke the classic style of AS I LAY DYING mixed with passages of modernized metalcore, while songs like «Strength to Survive” and “Gears That Never Stop» showcase the band’s vital compositional prowess in 2024. Mixing metallic drums with commanding accessibility, the tracks further attest that «Through Storms Ahead» will not stop for a single moment in mediocrity. The title track of the album, «Through Storms Ahead«, lashes out with intense drums and an earworm chorus, while the acclaimed second single, «The Cave We Fear To Enter«, begins thoughtfully before leading into an emotional opus of melodic metalcore.

Tim Lambesis, Phil Sgrosso and company have created a metalcore masterpiece for the modern scene, consolidating that AS I LAY DYING They continue to evolve and expand their signature sound into a new era.

«Through Storms Ahead» will be available in the following formats:

• digital album
• 1CD Digisleeve
• 1LP Folded Black
• 1LP Gatefold Crystal Clear (North America only)
• 1LP Gatefold Solid Green (Napalm Records mail order only – limited to 200)
• 1LP Gatefold Black Clear Dust w/ 12” Booklet, Slipmat (Napalm Records mail order only – limited to 300)

Place your order here.

AS I LAY DYING They are preparing to start their European tour «Through Storms Ahead Tour«, with the support of Caliban, Decapitated and Ov Sulfuron November 15 in Würzburg, Germany. For tickets and more information about all the concerts, visit asilaydying.com.

Before those concerts, American fans will be able to see the band at the iconic New England Metal & Hardcore Festival on September 22.

Alignment of AS I LAY DYING:
Tim Lambesis – vocals
Phil Sgrosso – guitar
Ryan Neff – bass/vocals
Ken Susi – guitar
Nick Pierce – drums

(Photo – Ben Alexis)