Tim Lambesis, frontman of the group As I Lay Dying, spoke for the first time about the personal and professional challenges that marked 2024. In an interview with Justin Wenzel’s podcast, Lambesis spoke about the implosion of his group, his anxiety issues and the repercussions of his controversial past.
A group in turmoil
The year 2024 saw the successive departure of four members of As I Lay Dying: Phil Sgrosso, Ryan Neff, Ken Susi and Nick Pierce. These departures, accompanied by allusive statements about personal and moral limits, left Lambesis alone at the head of the group.
Lambesis acknowledged that his behavior, fueled by persistent anxiety and relationship difficulties, contributed to the deterioration of relationships with his colleagues: “I created this situation. I didn’t give enough importance to my personal health and relationships within the group.”
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Personal struggles that spill over
Beyond professional tensions, Lambesis spoke of his internal struggles linked to his tumultuous marriage to Dany, now his ex-wife. Private videos showing Lambesis in states of emotional turmoil leaked online, sparking a wave of criticism.
Lambesis explained that these behaviors were reactions due to anxiety, made worse by a toxic relationship: “I was constantly anxious, I didn’t understand how you could be with someone without being kind to them. It completely destabilized me.”
He admitted that this anxiety eventually crept into his work, causing him to isolate himself further: “The more I suffered, the more I isolated myself. It only made things worse.”
The repercussions of a controversial past
Lambesis also addressed the aftermath of his 2013 arrest for hiring a hitman against his ex-wife. He acknowledged that the loss of contact with his children left a void that he long avoided confronting: “For 12 years, I avoided talking about it. But I realize that recognizing this pain is essential to my healing.”
An uncertain future for As I Lay Dying
Regarding the group’s future, Lambesis remained vague, emphasizing his need to focus on his mental health: “Creating music has never been a problem. But for the next album to be good, I have to be able to create it in a stable environment.”
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