KEN SUSI Walks Away from AS I LAY DYING: "My Morals Hit Their Limit"
Departure follows bassist Ryan Neff's exit and rumors of a canceled European tour.
- Ken Susi has officially left As I Lay Dying, saying that his ‘personal morals’ reached a breaking point.
- Ryan Neff’s earlier departure drew backlash, with Susi expressing regret for not leaving sooner alongside him.
- As I Lay Dying is now reduced to three members and has yet to address the recent turmoil publicly.
The As I Lay Dying ship seems to be taking on water—fast. First, bassist Ryan Neff jumped overboard, offering little more than a vague farewell. Then whispers started about their European tour vanishing into thin air, allegedly after their tour manager quit. And now? Guitarist Ken Susi has officially said his goodbyes, leaving a cloud of unmistakable drama in his wake.
Susi didn’t mince words, declaring that his “personal morals” reached a breaking point. He even admitted regret for not bailing out alongside Neff. While the band has remained strangely silent about either departure, it’s clear the cracks are showing.
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Here’s the heart of Susi’s message, for anyone who enjoys a little blunt honesty:
“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."
Susi also threw some support behind Neff, saying he regrets not joining him in an earlier exit. “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.”
This leaves As I Lay Dying as a three-piece at the moment, consisting of vocalist Tim Lambesis, guitarist Phil Sgrosso, and drummer Nick Pierce. At this rate, the silence from their camp is practically deafening. How long until they finally address the chaos?
Whatever’s happening behind the curtain, one thing is certain: it’s not just about losing band members. When a guitarist openly questions the band’s moral compass, you can bet the issues run much deeper than scheduling conflicts or creative differences. But, hey, they’ll probably call it “a bold new era” soon enough. Anyone buying that?
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