Awakened is the sixth studio album by American metalcore band As I Lay Dying. It is the final album released by the band before their hiatus in 2014. The album was released on September 25, 2012, through Metal Blade Records. The album was produced by Bill Stevenson and recorded at The Blasting Room in Fort Collins, Colorado and Lambesis Studios in San Diego, California. On June 22, 2012, the album title, release date, and first single were announced. On June 25, the first single "Cauterize" was released for free download and became available online for purchase the following day. On June 27, a lyric video for "Cauterize" was released along with album artwork, also the band created an event on Facebook inviting fans to participate in a music video shoot for "A Greater Foundation". Fans were able to pre-order a copy on the Rockstar Mayhem Festival tour of 2012.
Awakened (album)
As I Lay Dying is an American metalcore band from San Diego, California. Formed in 2000 by vocalist Tim Lambesis, the band's first full lineup was completed in 2001. The band has released seven albums, one split album, and two compilation albums.
As I Lay Dying at Wacken Open Air 2022
Phil Sgrosso became the band's rhythm guitarist in late 2003.
As I Lay Dying in 2006. From left to right: Phil Sgrosso, Jordan Mancino, Tim Lambesis, Nick Hipa, and Clint Norris.
As I Lay Dying live at With Full Force 2007. From left to right: Sgrosso (background), Lambesis and Hipa.
