As I Lay Dying Drops Emotional New Track, "The Cave We Fear to Enter"; VIDEO
A collaboration that brings fresh energy to their sound.
- As I Lay Dying releases new single ‘The Cave We Fear to Enter,’ featuring clean vocals and a concept inspired by bassist Ryan Neff.
- Tim Lambesis builds on a raw idea and draws inspiration from a Joseph Campbell quote about facing fears.
- Phil Sgrosso calls it their most adventurous song yet, with a companion video extending the story from ‘Burden.’
Looks like As I Lay Dying has decided to venture into metaphorical spelunking. Their latest single, “The Cave We Fear to Enter,” leans heavily into clean vocals and was born out of an idea from bassist and vocalist Ryan Neff. The track had some heavyweight production backing it up, with guitarist Phil Sgrosso and Hiram Hernandez at the helm. It was then polished by Aaron Chaparian on the mix and Ted Jensen on mastering duties. Yes, that’s a lot of cooks in this kitchen.
For vocalist Tim Lambesis, this song took a different approach. He admitted, “This is the first time I’ve written lyrics based on someone else’s concept in the band.” Apparently, Ryan tossed out some placeholder lyrics during a melody test that actually resonated deeply. Instead of scrapping them, Tim decided to keep that raw, emotional core intact, adding his own layer of creativity. His inspiration? A mix of his own imagination and a faint recollection of a Joseph Campbell quote about caves and fears. You can almost hear the academic sighing at this vague nod to his life’s work.
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Guitarist Phil Sgrosso chimed in with his own thoughts, calling the track one of their most “adventurous” to date. He boasted about breaking out of the band’s usual patterns—probably a relief to anyone tired of their cut-and-paste breakdown formula. “From the start, this was a favorite for all of us,” he claimed. Whether that’s just promotional lip service or genuine excitement remains to be seen.
The music video for the track continues the story introduced in “Burden”, with the help of director Tom Flynn. The visuals are described as a blend of “somber and uplifting,” which seems fitting given the song’s lyrical theme. As for the video’s “creative risks”? We’ll leave that up to your judgment.
If you’re itching to catch the band live, their tour kicks off today with support from Entheos and Chelsea Grin. A jam-packed itinerary includes stops at some familiar venues, so grab your tickets if you’re in the mood for some sonic catharsis. Here’s the full rundown:
- 7/9 The Catalyst, Santa Cruz, CA
- 7/10 Ace of Spades, Sacramento, CA
- 7/12 Roseland Theater, Portland, OR
- 7/13 Temple Theatre, Tacoma, WA
- 7/14 Knitting Factory, Boise, ID
- 7/15 The Complex, Salt Lake City, UT
- 7/16 Summit, Denver, CO
- 7/17 The Truman, Kansas City, MO
- 7/19 Upheaval Festival, Grand Rapids, MI
- 7/21 House of Blues, Chicago, IL
- 7/23 Empire Live, Albany, NY
- 7/24 Irving Plaza, New York, NY
- 7/25 Theater of the Living Arts, Philadelphia, PA
- 7/26 The Fillmore, Silver Spring, MD
- 7/27 The NorVa, Norfolk, VA
- 7/29 The Fillmore, Charlotte, NC
- 7/30 The Masquerade, Atlanta, GA
- 7/31 Jannus Landing, St. Petersburg, FL
- 8/2 House of Blues, Houston, TX
- 8/3 The Factory in Deep Ellum, Dallas, TX
- 8/4 Vibes Event Center, San Antonio, TX
- 8/6 El Rey Theater, Albuquerque, NM
- 8/7 The Van Buren, Phoenix, AZ
- 8/8 The Belasco, Los Angeles, CA
- 8/10 The Observatory Northpark, San Diego, CA
Will this single be the reinvention As I Lay Dying claims? Or is this just another polished gem for die-hard fans to dissect? Either way, the band has delivered something worth checking out—for the curious and the skeptical alike.
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