Watch: As I Lay Dying Is Back: 'Burden' Released, Tour Announced

As I Lay Dying has returned with “Burden”, their first new single in five years, featuring their revamped lineup. The track introduces Ken Susi (ex-Unearth), Nick Pierce (ex-Unearth), and Ryan Neff (Miss May I), marking a new chapter for the band. Alongside this release, they’ve also announced a European tour that ropes in heavyweights like Caliban, Decapitated, and the up-and-comers Left To Suffer.

The tour kicks off mid-November, so grab your tickets before the metalheads sweep them up. Details below if you’re one of those who still believes in traveling for live music.

Guitarist Phil Sgrosso described “Burden” as a resurrected riff from the depths of forgotten demos. “It started with a melody I thought was buried forever,” Sgrosso shared. “Tim rediscovered it and spun it into something new. The collaboration with Hiram Hernandez and our new members gave it—and the band—a fresh edge. It’s both a nod to our melodic roots and a leap into heavier, more aggressive territory.”

Sgrosso didn’t hold back when hyping their ambition for the track, either. “We pushed ourselves musically, and ‘Burden’ reflects that evolution. Expect to hear this one live—it’s just the beginning of what we’ve been working on these last few years.”

The music video, directed by Tom Flynn, gets its share of praise too. “Flynn captured the intensity we wanted,” Sgrosso added. “The concept for the video will also play into our next single, so stay tuned.” High praise, sure—but they’re banking on fans feeling the same.

Here’s the rundown of the European tour dates. Circle your city, or brace yourself for some serious FOMO:

• 15/11 Würzburg, Germany – Posthalle
• 16/11 Prague, Czech Republic – Sasazu
• 18/11 Gothenburg, Sweden – Film Studios
• 19/11 Oslo, Norway – Rockefeller
• 21/11 Helsinki, Finland – Kulttuuritalo
• 23/11 Stockholm, Sweden – Fållan
• 24/11 Copenhagen, Denmark – Amager Bio
• 25/11 Berlin, Germany – Huxleys
• 26/11 Warsaw, Poland – Progresja
• 27/11 Budapest, Hungary – Barba Negra
• 28/11 Vienna, Austria – Gasometer
• 29/11 Munich, Germany – Zenith
• 30/11 Milan, Italy – Alcatraz
• 1/12 Rome, Italy – Orion
• 3/12 Zürich, Switzerland – Xtra
• 4/12 Lyon, France – Transbordeur
• 5/12 Barcelona, Spain – Razzmatazz
• 6/12 Madrid, Spain – Riviera
• 8/12 Paris, France – Trianon
• 9/12 Saarbrücken, Germany – E-Werk
• 10/12 Brussels, Belgium – AB
• 11/12 Amsterdam, Netherlands – Melkweg
• 13/12 Hamburg, Germany – Inselpark Arena
• 14/12 Leipzig, Germany – Haus Auensee
• 15/12 Oberhausen, Germany – Turbinenhalle

Fresh faces, old riffs, and an international stage—this is the As I Lay Dying revival. Let’s see if it sticks.

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