The metalcore band “As I Lay Dying”, known for their influence since the early 2000s, recently made headlines due to sudden changes in their lineup.
Key Takeaways
- Recently, three members of “As I Lay Dying” have unexpectedly exited from the band resulting in their European Tour getting canceled.
- Rumors are swirling around the internet about the frontman Tim Lambesis being abusive to his wife, which has led to the recent turmoil in the band.
- However, Tim’s wife, Dany, took to Instagram to clarify the rumors.
Three members (bassist Ryan Neff, Guitarist Ken Susi, and drummer Nick Pierce) have left the band unexpectedly, which has led the band to cancel their upcoming European tour.
These sudden departures have left fans in shock, prompting many to question the reasons behind these changes.
As curiosity grows, attention has turned toward lead singer Tim Lambesis.
Online speculation suggests that he might have been abusive toward his wife, given his past criminal history.
Tim Lambesis’ Previous Criminal History
In 2013, Tim was arrested for trying to hire a hitman to k*ll his then-wife, Meggan Murphy, which resulted in a six-year prison sentence.
This incident had a profound effect on both his personal life and the career of As I Lay Dying.
After his release on parole in 2016, Lambesis aimed to rebuild his life, rejoining the band and working to regain the trust of fans and his bandmates.
Despite his efforts for redemption, his journey has continued to attract public attention.
However, Tim Lambesis’s troubled history has led many fans to speculate that he may be abusive toward his wife again.
Many believe these concerns could harm the band’s reputation once again and may have influenced the recent departures of other members.
Tim Lambesis’ Wife, Dany, Responds to the Rumors
Amid the rumors, Lambesis’s current wife, Dany, took to Instagram to address the situation, defending her husband against the allegations.
In a detailed Instagram post, she addressed the swirling allegations of domestic abuse directly, stating clearly that they were false.
Dany expressed her disappointment at how quickly misinformation can spread on social media, and she had to publicly address her personal life and relationship because of the baseless rumors.
“I want to make it unequivocally clear that these allegations are completely false. My husband has never caused harm to me in this manner, and I am deeply saddened by the unfounded rumors that have emerged during this challenging time for his band. There has never been an incident that warrants such accusations. We have had our relationship issues like many other couples, but nothing to the degree of domestic violence or what is being portrayed online.”
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Her public statement aimed to dispel the misinformation, but many fans continue to wonder if there were other factors influencing the band’s recent changes.
“So what is happening with the band? Everyone’s leaving but no answers?”
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Furthermore, she also reveals while replying to a comment on her post that Tim is planning to make an official statement addressing the current situation within As I Lay Dying as well as the rumors surrounding him.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Tim Lambesis was born Timothy Peter Lambesis on November 21, 1980.
- Dany Lambesis is his third wife after his failed marriage with Meggan Murphy and Amanda Dubord.
- Dany celebrates her birthday on 7th August.
