As I Lay Dying Guitarist Phil Sgrosso Also Quits Group, Leaving Just Tim Lambesis In The Band

As I Lay Dying Guitarist Phil Sgrosso Also Quits Group, Leaving Just Tim Lambesis In The Band

Guitarist Phil Sgrosso announced on Instagram on Wednesday (October 30) that he has left As I Lay Dying. Sgrosso joins three other band members – Ken Susi, Nick Pierce, and Ryan Neff – who all quit the group last week. The only member left in the band is frontman Tim Lambesis, who reunited the group…

Guitarist Phil Sgrosso announced on Instagram on Wednesday (October 30) that he has left As I Lay Dying. Sgrosso joins three other band members – Ken Susi, Nick Pierce, and Ryan Neff – who all quit the group last week. The only member left in the band is frontman Tim Lambesis, who reunited the group in 2018 after serving 2 ½ years in prison for attempting to hire a hitman to murder his wife. Sgrosso writes, “Over time, As I Lay Dying has been held back by dysfunction, and I feel that it’s no longer my responsibility to bear that burden.” Sgrosso says being in the band was a “difficult and serious situation,” especially after “witnessing some concerning patterns of behavior.” Sgrosso explains that “recent actions have shown that As I Lay Dying no longer offers a healthy or safe environment for anyone involved,” and concludes that, “I feel it’s in my best interest to completely distance myself, both creatively and personally, from As I Lay Dying.” (Consequence of Sound)