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Metalcore powerhouse As I Lay Dying has officially announced a massive return to American soil, confirming a late 2026 U.S. tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their landmark album, Shadows Are Security. Following a year of intense global touring that included divisive stops in Russia and Israel, frontman Tim Lambesis will lead a completely overhauled lineup through a final run of anniversary shows beginning November 20 in Roseville, California.
The upcoming trek marks a significant turning point for the band after the near-total collapse of their previous roster in late 2024, which left Lambesis as the sole remaining member amid renewed personal controversy. With local and artist presales launching this week, the band is framing these dates as the definitive end of the Shadows era before pivoting toward a new studio album and further U.S. touring in early 2027.
The “New Chapter” Lineup: Who is in As I Lay Dying Now?
The 2026 tour will be the first chance for many U.S. fans to see the latest incarnation of the band following the mass exodus of longtime members Phil Sgrosso, Ken Susi, Nick Pierce, and Ryan Neff in October 2024. Lambesis quickly rebuilt the group with seasoned veterans of the metal scene to maintain the band’s momentum.
The Current As I Lay Dying Lineup Features:
- Tim Lambesis – Vocals
- Chris Clancy (Mutiny Within) – Bass & Clean Vocals
- Bill Hudson (NorthTale) – Guitar
- Don Vedda – Guitar
- Tim Yeung (ex-Divine Heresy, Morbid Angel) – Drums
Lambesis noted that reconnecting with the “mindset that shaped Shadows Are Security” has been “nostalgic and deeply motivating,” directly influencing the writing process for the band’s next full-length record.
Shadows Are Security: Final 20th Anniversary U.S. Dates
The newly announced run is billed as the “final” chance to witness the 2005 classic performed in this anniversary setting.
- 11/20 Roseville, CA – Goldfield Trading Post
- 11/21 Los Angeles, CA – The Whisky
- 11/22 Phoenix, AZ – Crescent Ballroom
- 11/24 Tucson, AZ – 191 Toole
- 11/25 Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater
- 11/27 Corpus Christi, TX – House Of Rock
- 11/28 Dallas, TX – Trees
- 11/29 Austin, TX – Come And Take It Live
- 12/01 Denver, CO – The Federal
- 12/02 Colorado Springs, CO – Black Sheep
Ticketing and Presale Information
Fans looking to secure tickets early have multiple opportunities this week:
- BandsInTown Presale: Launches Wednesday, May 13 at 10:00 AM local time (Password: AILD).
- Local Presales: Thursday, May 14 at 10:00 AM local time.
- General On-Sale: Friday, May 15 at 10:00 AM local time.
Get your tickets here.
FAQ
Is As I Lay Dying still together? Yes. Despite a total lineup collapse in late 2024, Tim Lambesis rebuilt the band with four new members and released the single “Echoes” in late 2025.
Who is the new singer/bassist for As I Lay Dying? Chris Clancy (formerly of Mutiny Within) has taken over bass and clean vocal duties, replacing Ryan Neff.
What is the controversy with Tim Lambesis? While the band returned in 2018 following Lambesis’s 2013-2016 incarceration, his 2024 internal band disputes led to the mass departure of his entire lineup, who cited moral and safety reasons for leaving.
Will there be a new As I Lay Dying album? Lambesis has confirmed that writing for a new studio album is underway and has been influenced by the Shadows Are Security anniversary mindset.
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TL;DR:
As I Lay Dying will bring their Shadows Are Security 20th anniversary tour to the U.S. in late 2026 with a brand-new lineup. These are the “final” dates before the band focuses on a new album and 2027 touring.
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