As I Lay Dying (band) - Definition

As I Lay Dying is a Christian hardcore band currently signed to Metal Blade Records. The band is more accurately described as metalcore, fusing elements of metal and hardcore music.

History/Biography

As I Lay Dying was formed in 2001 in San Diego, California. Soon after their formation, the band signed with Pluto Records and released their first full length, Beneath the Encasing of Ashes in June of 2001. In 2002, the band recorded additional songs for a split CD with American Tragedy, also released on Pluto Records. After extensive touring and a marked increase in popularity, As I Lay Dying signed with Metal Blade Records in early 2003. In July 2003, the band's second full-length album, Frail Words Collapse, was released and extensive touring with the likes of Himsa, Shadows Fall, and other popular heavy metal bands followed.

As I Lay Dying is also the title of a novel by William Faulkner.