NewsFebruary 6, 2019 1:52 PM ET25,579 views

As I Lay Dying show canceled over public outcry

The April 5th As I Lay Dying show at Growlers in Memphis, TN has been canceled amid public outcry over the criminal history of vocalist Tim Lambesis. Instead, the venue will now hold a benefit show to benefit victims of domestic violence. As I Lay Dying have yet to address the controversy. Their U.S. tour is set to commence in March. Growlers has issued the following statement:
"After hearing the combined voice of disheartened friends, local bands, and patrons, locally owned concert venue and bar, Growlers, has cancelled their scheduled show with As I Lay Dying, previously set for April 5th, and will replace it with a local show to benefit victims of domestic violence. Growlers has also canceled a show with the band Pentagram, previously set for March 24th. "In 2014, Tim Lambesis, singer of metal band As I Lay Dying, was sentenced to up to six years in prison after being convicted of hiring someone to kill his wife. While the plot never unfolded, Lambesis spent the next two years of his life incarcerated. Just a couple of years later, and he's back on stage, but with a remorseful attitude. "From Lambesis, 'I stand against who I became in my past… People who support AILD are not supporting the person I once was, because part of my life's work is to undo the hurt I've caused. I will never be able to undo my greatest mistake, but I believe it's better to do something rather than give up. AILD collectively condemns all forms of domestic abuse and violence. Our mission is to continually seek and implement ways to facilitate positive, meaningful change in the world around us.' "However, not everyone was ready to give Lambesis a second chance, and Growlers has created controversy in Memphis for booking his band in Memphis. "While we believe in the justice system and the ability for rehabilitation, we are against domestic violence and will always listen to those that have gone through the pain that it has caused. Since As I Lay Dying returned to performing we'd had several requests to bring them to Memphis, despite the singer's past. When the show was first announced, hundreds of people bought tickets right away. However, we've since heard the input of several people in the local community that we have the utmost respect for, and we want them to know that their voices are heard. Growler's vehemently denounces all forms of physical and mental domestic abuse, and we'll be replacing the As I Lay Dying show with a benefit show featuring all local bands. 100% of the proceeds will go to helping local victims of domestic abuse. "As a locally owned small business, supporting our community is the single most important thing to us. In this instance, we've heard the community loud and clear, and we are going to do everything we can to ensure that we continue forward in providing an enjoyable entertaining environment that all of our patrons feel comfortable in. And to the people who's comments were erased we sincerely apologize, just know we stand with you."
[via ThePRP]

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anonymous 2/6/2019 11:04:43 AM

irrelevant. losers on here will try to paint a dif picture while virtue signaling and act like 99/100 shows across two continents haven't gone off without a hitch. date will be rescheduled somewhere else, monies will be made and time never stops. tier 1

anonymous 2/6/2019 11:32:43 AM

Snowflakes

anonymous 2/6/2019 11:33:32 AM

Snowflakes

anonymous 2/6/2019 11:35:44 AM

manufactured outrage! betas. metalcore is suppose to be dangerous, if it wasn't everyone would do it.

anonymous 2/6/2019 11:39:49 AM

Tim Lambesis will star in porn before the year is out and will c-m on a pic LP of Frail Words Collapse

anonymous 2/6/2019 12:06:11 PM

Seeing I went through what you claim against by the 'protectors'...your video is highly triggering, especially every time I see your band in the news.

anonymous 2/6/2019 12:16:38 PM

So you're gonna have some weakass local show that will probably net a whole $186.50 when you could've just had the AILD show, and donated your proceeds from THAT to the poor womens. Never miss an opportunity for some good ol virtue signalling. Venue is definitely run by pajama boys.

anonymous 2/6/2019 12:30:11 PM

I wouldn't go to his shows personally, but I don't care if or where AILD plays shows. The dude massively fcked up. However, is there ever a point at which we move on? He served time and apologized. He's still an idiot, but just let the dude play in his shitty band.

anonymous 2/6/2019 12:34:36 PM

Hell yeah. But when straight edge bands have crew battles at shows and people get stabbed it's totally badass and we should bring them back to that venue. fcking mouth breathing child touchers.

anonymous 2/6/2019 12:50:12 PM

Their tour is gonna be cancelled. Hey fckfaces...snowflakes turn into snowballs that turn into snowmen.

anonymous 2/6/2019 12:53:36 PM

I just looked at their calendar. This club shouldn't be turning business away. In a year when it's a Chipotle, I wonder if the former owners will still stand by this decision?

anonymous 2/6/2019 1:07:07 PM

So you're gonna have some weakass local show that will probably net a whole $186.50 when you could've just had the AILD show, and donated your proceeds from THAT to the poor womens. Never miss an opportunity for some good ol virtue signalling. Venue is definitely run by pajama boys. ^^This

anonymous 2/6/2019 1:17:26 PM

"Hey fckfaces...snowflakes turn into snowballs that turn into snowmen." ^^^ THIS TOO

anonymous 2/6/2019 1:30:03 PM

hey this is Tim Lambesis's manager he is looking to hang out with some of you to grab a beer and talk about life, please leave your phone number and we'll call and set up a meeting.

anonymous 2/6/2019 1:36:18 PM

877-462-1005

anonymous 2/6/2019 1:44:58 PM

"Hey fckfaces...snowflakes turn into snowballs that turn into snowmen." Only if they stick together in large numbers. On their own they ain't shit.

anonymous 2/6/2019 1:55:18 PM

Who cares. AILD is both heavier and more complex.

anonymous 2/6/2019 2:16:40 PM

Seriously? Wtf you snowflakes?! Get a life and let me listen to my music if I want to go. Big tip... You don't want to go or hear the music then don't freaking go or buy tickets. Some of us would have loved to go to this concert.

anonymous 2/6/2019 2:17:43 PM

"He's still an idiot, but just let the dude play in his shitty band" Shitty band my ass, AILD are awesome! Get some musical taste, or just go back to your Migos, Rae Shummhard, Travis Scott....or whatever BS manufactured hip hop toilet filler is popular this week

anonymous 2/6/2019 2:21:13 PM

lambesis will send some cleavage shots to the club owners and the show will be back on. never underestimate the power boobs have

anonymous 2/6/2019 2:29:17 PM

And watch, next month this venue will bend over to get R. Kelly to come out of the closet and play a "show". Complete with raincoats so he won't get any pee on the audience after he's done raping underage girls onstage. All the outrage died down for that unrepentant psycho, but they can't let go of Lambesis, who did his time and is actually trying to be a better person

anonymous 2/6/2019 2:34:13 PM

I thought liberals were all about "criminal justice reform"

anonymous 2/6/2019 2:41:38 PM

webbie trying to get that ad money on the attila video

anonymous 2/6/2019 2:51:30 PM

As I Lay Dying and Eyehategod tour. Conservatives and liberals would both rage. Make it happen

anonymous 2/6/2019 2:58:58 PM

Memphis will be laid to waste for this

anonymous 2/6/2019 3:13:01 PM

will memphis legends three 6 mafia perform "slob on my knob" at the benefit show?

anonymous 2/6/2019 3:14:52 PM

Webby should kill himself

anonymous 2/6/2019 3:21:48 PM

This just in from source close to the POTUS. AILD will indeed perform at trumps inauguration on capitol hill in 2020

anonymous 2/6/2019 3:33:20 PM

I seen them when they came here idgaf what the guy did music is still great

anonymous 2/6/2019 3:40:40 PM

Not sure what SJWs are trying to prove with their "look at me I'm doing a good thing" mentality. They act like they have never done anything wrong - and are so bored with their own lives, that they won't stop until someone else's life is ruined. They are fuuuucking hypocrites. They truly want to watch the world burn.

anonymous 2/6/2019 4:42:11 PM

Well, this place needs to refund these people their fcking money, because they didnt pay $40 to see a benefit show for domestic violence with a bunch of local no name bands. They paid $40 to see AS I LAY DYING and its respective members!

anonymous 2/6/2019 4:56:30 PM

Trump is a criminal and his allowed to be our president ? Double standards

anonymous 2/6/2019 4:59:44 PM

Look here people I don't know all the circumstances surrounding what happened but supposedly that whole thing took place for a couple thousand bucks. I dont know about you but if I was a hitman I ain't murdering no one for a few shitty thousand and I dont think Tim Lambesis would be try to catch a deal on a fcking hitman. I mean who negotiates price with a hitman.

anonymous 2/6/2019 5:00:34 PM

Can't wait to see you in Pensacola! Shame!

anonymous 2/6/2019 5:13:21 PM

So wait, venue cancels a show where a band's singer never committed domestic violence because of an outcry over domestic violence... that never happened...? I mean, do these retards even know what cause they are rallying for?

anonymous 2/6/2019 5:39:04 PM

the fact that he went to ANY effort and handed ANY amount of money to somebody he THOUGHT was a hit man is essentially domestic abuse. Maybe it didn't end up being physical, but that was the intent. And either way absolutely psychological abuse. I am not surprised these cancellations aren't happening more. shocked anyone even wants their name attached to this shitbag

anonymous 2/6/2019 5:39:26 PM

Hey everyone, I'm attaching my petition to get the word "RAPE" to be taken out of the Websters dictionary. Id appreciate everyone looking it over and signing. abuse is NEVER ok, not even in the dictionary. - Dude VERY upset about AILD

anonymous 2/6/2019 5:40:16 PM

Growlers... f'n neckbeards and IPA fägs.

anonymous 2/6/2019 5:46:08 PM

Memphis... one of the murder capitals in the U.S....

anonymous 2/6/2019 9:11:15 PM

Sofa King Stupid! Let them Play!!! Its not like making an example out of As I Lay is going to bring them a new singer/screamer... No One Person can deliver a show like Tim Lambesis can with His Badass Band.

anonymous 2/6/2019 9:13:32 PM

As I Lay Dying Is Not said "As I Lay Dying" without Tim Lambesis... let them Play you f*kT YARDS!

anonymous 2/6/2019 9:42:23 PM

Pussies!

anonymous 2/6/2019 9:48:17 PM

"the venue will now hold a benefit show to benefit victims of domestic violence" yeah because attempted murder is related to that bullshit. no harm no fowl. Tim didn't murder anyone, gtfo it you damn pussies

anonymous 2/6/2019 10:00:46 PM

Get woke, go broke

anonymous 2/7/2019 4:53:29 AM

Good on them! Support fully!

anonymous 2/7/2019 5:55:25 AM

Tim went to jail on a technicality. he never actually committed a crime. betas of the highest order.

anonymous 2/7/2019 6:23:05 AM

ATTILA Singer Punches Security Guard In Head

anonymous 2/7/2019 7:03:03 AM

The south is 5-10 years behind the rest of the country. The small handfuls of faux outraged crusty art school kids have just begun catching on to the extreme leftist jargon that started plaguing major cities those 5-10 years ago with their supposed hyper vigilance.

anonymous 2/7/2019 7:03:18 AM

The venue is attempting to take a stand in order to make some sort of socio-political statement, as if it will contribute to the long lasting success that places like this never see. Google Growlers in Memphis. It's an old sports bar/hookah lounge, could easily be a pizza restaurant by the end of this year.

anonymous 2/7/2019 7:26:27 AM

What the hell did Pentagram do?

anonymous 2/7/2019 7:43:54 AM

To correct the previous comment, the masterpiece that is "Slob on My Knob" is a Juicy J solo joint, not a Three 6 Mafia song. It's a common misconception

fourthgradecocktease 2/7/2019 7:45:26 AM

This will have literally 0 impact on them, but it's just cool to watch Lambesis get checked.

fourthgradecocktease 2/7/2019 7:46:45 AM

"Ugh!!! How LONG is this shit gonna follow me around for!! It's not like she actually died! GOSSHH!!!" lol idiot

anonymous 2/7/2019 9:37:55 AM

Going out on a limb but hopefully the band sees this. This is Connor aka Cloud Kill Connor from Memphis Vape Gang. MVG BABY #1. Kind of bummed we won't get to shoot some clouds with ya'll because our city is so whack. If there is anything we can do to change your mind about this night, holla. You could play the shop. We have a PA and all that for when we have DJ's, hit up (901) 440-8071. That is our shop number.

anonymous 2/7/2019 10:15:58 AM

I thought liberals were all about "criminal justice reform" They pick and choose what they whine about. If Lambesis was black for example, none of them would say anything.

anonymous 2/7/2019 11:23:30 AM

Attempting to hire a hitman to kill your wife does not equal domestic abuse it equals conspiracy to commit murder. The idiots cancelling the show are drawing comparisons where non exist. Its like saying because some jerk got caught trying to rob a store, now you want to hold a benefit show for cancer research.

fourthgradecocktease 2/7/2019 12:02:59 PM

1. Trying to have your DOMESTIC PARTNER be MURDERED by someone is pretty much domestic violence by proxy, and all of you men's rights enthusiasts should at least be able to make that connection 2. The whole "if Lambesis was black" argument is also horse shit. Liberals hate Chris Brown and that Tekashix69 asshat just as much as Tim. Both liberals and conservatives are in a state of prolonged stupidity now. Shut the fck up and make some Zao jokes.

anonymous 2/7/2019 6:06:10 PM

fourthgradec-cktease 5 hours ago "1. Trying to have your DOMESTIC PARTNER be MURDERED by someone is pretty much domestic violence by proxy, and all of you men's rights enthusiasts should at least be able to make that connection" ^^ Yeah, dude. Totally. Like when your GIRL let me fck HER MOUTH it was like she was blowing you by proxy. Connection made. It all makes sense now. Your cuck logic is super solid.

anonymous 2/7/2019 6:35:11 PM

Severely disappointed in the lack of humor in these comments

anonymous 2/8/2019 12:45:41 PM

I say boot growlers sound like a bunch of pantie waist gays to me anyway. People fck up get over it anyone in this world should not judge people unless your hands are clean and guess what ain't a mf out there that can say that get over yourselves and let them play.

anonymous 2/9/2019 9:19:53 PM

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