As I Lay Dying returns with their new single, The Cave We Fear To Enter, alongside the official music video directed by Tom Flynn, which you can check out: here.
The new track was co-produced by guitarist Phil Sgrosso and Hiram Hernandez, mixed by Aaron Chaparian and mastered by Ted Jensen. Vocalist Tim Lambesis shares: “This is the first time I’ve written lyrics based on an idea started by someone else in the band. Sometimes, when we try out different melodies, we’ll temporarily use words that just happen to fit as a placeholder. But in this song, Ryan [bass player/vocalist Ryan Neff] chose words that he felt represented what he had been processing leading up to the demo. It felt right for me leave that therapeutic expression in place. So, when I took over, the imagery of a cave where you face your fears came to mind. While I only know a little of Joseph Campbell’s work, the imagery brought to mind a quote of his that I remembered and used for inspiration as well.”
As I Lay Dying just kicked-off of their US headlining tour in northern California, with support from Chelsea Grin and Entheos. They will then take their Through Storms Ahead Tour to Europe, beginning November 15th in Würzburg, Germany. For tickets and more information on all shows, visit the band’s official website.
To stream “The Cave We Fear To Enter” head HERE.
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