Josh Gilbert Leaves As I Lay Dying, Ryan Neff Steps In

Josh Gilbert has left the ranks of the California metalcore band As I Lay Dying. He made the announcement via Instagram.

“After 15 years (almost half my life), I’ve decided to part ways with As I Lay Dying,” he wrote. “Despite the ups and downs inherent, I’ll always be grateful for the profound privilege of being to able to grow up traveling the world playing music with the band. None of that would be possible without the fans of the band, so for that I sincerely thank you all so much for allowing me the opportunity. I wish the best for AILD moving forward, and I hope to see all of you sooner rather than later.”

The news comes just ahead of their “Two Decades of Destruction” tour, which kicks off June 10th. They’ll continue with the tour as planned with special guest Ryan Neff of Miss May I taking on bass duties.

“I am honored to be a part of As I Lay Dying’s Two Decades Of Destruction Tour,” Neff writes. “I have followed the band’s entire career, from learning “94 Hours” as my tryout song for my very first band in high school, to opening for them in Mexico City in early 2012, to traveling across the country to catch shows, I’ve always been a massive fan. I can’t wait to get on stage with these guys and show them, and their fans how much these songs mean to me. Let the riffing begin!”

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