The song & video are available now
Following the explosive acclaim and surprise release of their first new single in five years, “Burden,” Grammy-nominated metal band As I Lay Dying returns with another new single. Coinciding with today’s kick-off of their USA headline tour in northern California, the new single, “The Cave We Fear To Enter,” is available to stream now via Napalm Records and impacts with a new music video directed by Tom Flynn.
The lyrical concept behind “The Cave We Fear To Enter” began with an idea from bass player/vocalist Ryan Neff, inspiring vocalist Tim Lambesis to develop the lyrical message further. The balladic track begins pensively before charging into an emotive melodic metalcore opus. Like “Burden,” the new track was co-produced by guitarist Phil Sgrosso and Hiram Hernandez, mixed by Aaron Chaparian and mastered by Ted Jensen.
“This is the first time I’ve written lyrics based on an idea started by someone else in the band,” Lambesis shares. “Sometimes, when we try out different melodies, we’ll temporarily use words that just happen to fit as a placeholder. But in this song, Ryan chose words that he felt represented what he had been processing leading up to the demo. It felt right for me leave that therapeutic expression in place. So, when I took over, the imagery of a cave where you face your fears came to mind. While I only know a little of Joseph Campbell’s work, the imagery brought to mind a quote of his that I remembered and used for inspiration as well.”
The band kicks off their massive USA tour with support from Chelsea Grin and Entheos. Later, European fans can catch the band on their Through Storms Ahead Tour, beginning November 15th in Würzburg, Germany.
