Following the acclaim of their 2019 release, ‘Shaped By Fire’, As I Lay Dying returns with ‘Through Storms Ahead’, a powerful testament to their evolution in heavy metal music. This album showcases the synergy of the iconic lineup, featuring vocalist Tim Lambesis and guitarist Phil Sgrosso, alongside talented newcomers Ryan Neff (bass, clean vocals), Nick Pierce (drums), and Ken Susi (guitar).
The journey begins with a haunting instrumental track that seamlessly transitions into the explosive ‘A Broken Reflection’. Here, Ryan Neff’s soaring clean vocals blend beautifully with the intricate guitar harmonies, driving bass lines, and relentless drumming, all culminating in the signature guttural growls of Lambesis. As I Lay Dying demonstrates their mastery of metalcore throughout the album, solidifying their place among the best metalcore albums of 2024.
Track Listing:
1. Permanence (Instrumental)
2. A Broken Reflection
3. Burden
4. We Are the Dead (Feat. Alex Terrible & Tom Barber)
5. Whitewashed Tomb
6. Through Storms Ahead
7. The Void Within
8. Strength to Survive
9. Gears That Never Stop
10. The Cave We Fear to Enter
11. Taken from Nothing
Edwin Mcguire (verified owner) –
As I Lay Dying’s ‘Through Storms Ahead’ is a masterpiece that blends heavy riffs with emotional depth. The new lineup does not disappoint!
Clifford Galvan (verified owner) –
The album is a breath of fresh air in the metalcore scene. I’m blown away by how well the clean vocals mesh with the heavy instrumentals.
William Gomez (verified owner) –
I’ve been a fan of As I Lay Dying for years, and this album ranks among their best. The track ‘A Broken Reflection’ is a standout!