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Three Members Depart As I Lay Dying Amid Controversy

The departures follow unverified domestic violence claims against frontman Tim Lambesis, which his wife has publicly denied.

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Tim Lambesis, right, listens to his lawyer Anthony Salerno speak during his arraignment in San Diego North County court in Vista, California, on May 9, 2013.

Overview

  • Guitarist Ken Susi, bassist Ryan Neff, and drummer Nick Pierce have left the band, citing personal moral conflicts.
  • The exits come as the band prepares to release their eighth album, 'Through Storms Ahead,' on November 15.
  • Tim Lambesis, the band's frontman, previously served prison time for a murder-for-hire plot against his ex-wife.
  • Lambesis' current wife, Dany Ciara, has denied recent allegations of domestic violence against him.
  • The band's future is uncertain, with tour dates reportedly being canceled following the departures.