My Own Grave

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"My Own Grave"
MyOwnGraveSingleCover.jpg
Single by As I Lay Dying
from the album Shaped by Fire
ReleasedJune 8, 2018
Recorded2018
Genre Metalcore
Length4:13
Songwriter(s) As I Lay Dying
Producer(s) As I Lay Dying, Drew Fulk
As I Lay Dying singles chronology
"Cauterize"
(2012)		"My Own Grave"
(2018)		"Redefined"
(2019)

"My Own Grave" is a song by American metalcore band As I Lay Dying. It is their first single in six years. It was the first song released following singer Tim Lambesis' incarceration in 2013 and the first to feature Phil Sgrosso playing alongside Nick Hipa, Jordan Mancino and Josh Gilbert since Sgrosso's departure from Wovenwar in 2016. [1] [2] [3]

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Background

In 2013, Tim Lambesis was arrested for attempting to solicit a hitman to murder his wife. Upon the arrest, the rest of the band distanced themselves away from Lambesis both personally and professionally, going on to start the band Wovenwar with Oh, Sleeper vocalist Shane Blay. Wovenwar would go on to release two albums, Wovenwar and Honor Is Dead , before Sgrosso left in 2016 between tensions between himself and Nick Hipa stemming from coping with the public aftermath and fallout of Lambesis' arrest. In December 2016 Lambesis was released on probation after which he began reaching out to the members of the band to make amends and apologize in person. After several months of apprehension the band eventually all met up individually with Lambesis and all noted positive changes within his personality which led Sgrosso to reach out to Hipa and rekindle their friendship. [4] [5] In 2017 there were reports that Lambesis planned to restart As I Lay Dying with all new members which proved to be false. [6] [7] On June 7, 2018 the band released a music video with the song appearing on all streaming services the following day. [2] The minimalist video featured the band playing on a white soundstage. On June 16, 2018, the band published a video on their YouTube channel detailing the terms of their reunion and suggesting that "My Own Grave" was the only new song the band wrote following reuniting. [8] [9] [5] [3]

Reception

The release of the song garnered polarizing reactions. Criticism was primarily targeted at Lambesis's arrest, the subsequent release, and the moral implications of supporting him considering his crime. Metal news website MetalSucks published an article stating that they will not be covering any future As I Lay Dying news; a few other publications voiced their support of the idea. [10] [11] [12] Singer Jamey Jasta of Hatebreed explained on his podcast that he is reluctant to support Lambesis given the nature of the crime. [13] [14] [15]

The song itself, however, was very well received, with critics and fans praising both the song and the band's return. The music video reached 1 million views on YouTube within a few days of its release. [12] [16] [17]

Personnel

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References

  1. ↑ "New AS I LAY DYING Song "My Own Grave" Surfaces, Being Officially Released Tomorrow". June 7, 2018. Retrieved July 6, 2018.
  2. 1 2 "It's Official: Classic AS I LAY DYING Lineup Is Back; 'My Own Grave' Video Released". June 7, 2018. Retrieved July 6, 2018.
  3. 1 2 "As I Lay Dying Return with New Song, "My Own Grave"" . Retrieved July 6, 2018.
  4. ↑ "As I Lay Dying's Tim Lambesis Offers Apology to Family". Loudwire. Retrieved July 6, 2018.
  5. 1 2 As I Lay Dying (June 16, 2018). "Discussion" . Retrieved July 6, 2018– via YouTube.
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  7. ↑ "Report: Tim Lambesis Working On New AS I LAY DYING Record With New Band Members". September 2, 2017. Retrieved July 6, 2018.
  8. ↑ "AS I LAY DYING Members Explain Controversial Comeback in Emotional 30-Minute Video". June 17, 2018. Retrieved July 6, 2018.
  9. ↑ "As I Lay Dying Members Release Video Discussion on Their Decision To Return - Theprp.com". June 16, 2018. Retrieved July 6, 2018.
  10. ↑ "This is the Final Time You Will Read About As I Lay Dying on MetalSucks - MetalSucks". June 7, 2018. Retrieved July 6, 2018.
  11. ↑ "MetalSucks Explains Why They Won't Support This As I Lay Dying Reunion". Chorus.fm . Retrieved July 6, 2018.
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  13. ↑ "Jamey Jasta Is Concerned About As I Lay Dying's Return". Loudwire. Retrieved July 6, 2018.
  14. ↑ "The Apparent Return of Tim Lambesis & As I Lay Dying Has Raised Some Tough Questions - Theprp.com". June 7, 2018. Retrieved July 6, 2018.
  15. ↑ "AS I LAY DYING Confirm Classic Lineup Reunion But Their Silence Is Deafening". June 8, 2018. Retrieved July 6, 2018.
  16. ↑ "As I Lay Dying Are Back: Should You Support Them?". Loudwire. Retrieved July 6, 2018.
  17. ↑ "Yep, Tim Lambesis Is Back in As I Lay Dying & They've Shared New Song 'My Own Grave'". June 8, 2018. Retrieved July 6, 2018.
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