San Diego, CA metalcore outfit As I Lay Dying have seen another member exit, with ex-Unearth guitarist Ken Susi having departed. He follows bassist/vocalist Ryan Neff in leaving the group, with the pair among the trio of musicians who joined up with the band in 2022 to rebuild their roster after several classic era members left.
In a statement newly issued today, October 24th, Susi explained:
“My time playing with As I Lay Dying has come to an end today. I leave with so much gratitude for everyone who followed and supported me from my days in Unearth to this era of my career. I jumped into the AILD camp with full knowledge of the heightened dramatic history but had a drive to just play great music with great friends.
Unfortunately, my personal morals have recently been tested to a breaking point, and it’s now the saddest ending to what could have been the greatest second chance for this band.
Ryan Neff is receiving a lot of backlash for stepping down first, and I regret not sharing this decision sooner and standing confidently with my friend — he’s a flawless musician and an even better person.
I’ll miss you all on this stage, and I look forward to seeing you on the next one. Anyone looking for a guitar player? My resume is ready.”
The news follows the the apparent cancelation of the band’s fall European tour and emerges ahead of the scheduled November 15th release of the band’s new album, “Through Storms Ahead“. Unconfirmed rumors have been running wild on the internet as of late regarding what caused the band’s latest roster to disintegrate.
