As I Lay Dying THEN VS. NOW - Riffs From Shadows Are Security and Shaped By Fire (Riff Battle)
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
- One of the most popular bands to emerge from the early 2000s wave of "melodic metalcore," As I Lay Dying combined Swedish melodeath inspired riffing with the emotional choruses and heavy breakdowns of core music. Their early releases set the blueprint for many bands to come - but how do the riffs from their latest releases stack up to the first album that put them on the map? You be the judge!
Artist: As I Lay Dying
Albums: Shadows Are Security (2005) and Shaped By Fire (2019) + new single Roots Below (2021)
Tuning: Drop C and Drop A
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Shadows Are Security is GOATED. Definition of a metalcore album. Some of the riffs are super unique and fun to play.
_GOATED_ yeah we're all going to hell for abusing this acronym into oblivion
Facts
The only problem with "Shadows Are Security" is the equalization, because you can't feel the guitar riffs' weight. The riffs are heavy, but the equalization doesn't give them feeling they deserve. There's a video where AILD plays "Meaning In Tragedy" in Jumping Turtle, and the equalization makes the song sound as heavy as It really is.
Top 5 Metal albums ever released and best riffs to play ever
Shadows are security ❤️ holds a special place in my heart. I love all of their albums old and new
Agreed! Still listen to SS on the regular. By far my fav AILD album
Was a freshman in high school when it came out and I remember thinking… this is the sound I was meant to find. Saw them with All That Remains and Through the Eyes of the Dead and it was all over from there. I was known as that little metal kid (I’m 5’4 now and was around the same height at that time lol)
@@richardpaone2097 i saw them with that same line up back then in Nashville! Good times!
@@swiftlogic699 Hell yeah! Saw them in Philly, could barely breathe at that show I remember (my height hahaha) but damn… everyone killed it that night I didn’t even care.
Oh the memories with those riffs…
the transition from blinded to darkest nights was.. ****chef's kiss****
Agreed
As I Lay Dying is awesome because they have changed over the years while still feeling familiar to their roots.
Agreed!
Dude Shadows are Security has like nothing but bangers. Great video idea thanks for sharing and thanks for the nostalgia
Thanks man! And yes it does ha
I miss Nick Hipa. Grew up listening to As I lay dying. Helped me overcome depression. The song called Overcome from Awakened album holds dear in my heart. Defender was a banger.
Overcome is definitely among their best songs even though it's so hard to choose cause they don't miss
Same for me, goated tune
Older songs, newer songs, I don't mind, love them all!!
Great playthrough!
I'm surprised to not see any comments relating to the video itself - very creative and humorous watching you play off against yourself (unless you have an identical twin). Love the playing also - my fav AILD will always be an ocean between us
Thanks, awesome to hear! One of my favorite albums too
It’s not an original idea. Another metal dude started it.
@@pixelbasedlifeforms I bet you're fun at parties
Seeing your other version of yourself mimicking the blast beat in Confined was hilarious. Jordan Mancino is a fantastic drummer.
when The Darkest Nights riff hit...waves of nostalgia!!
old or new, the rifflords of metalcore always deliver . great video man
Shadows are Security was like my first heavy album I bought. That classic melodic metalcore from the early 2000's can't be fucked with
I just truly dig how their sound has evolved from album to album. I remember being so amped when they dropped an ocean between us. This band has always strived to focus on generating the most unique sound in their riffs. I give them props to the fullest.
Straight up, the musicians simply got better. The guitarists and drummer became more technically proficient, opening the door for them to do more and be faster/heavier at times, without completely losing what they were originally about. I can play any early As I Lay Dying stuff on guitar no problem, but much of their later stuff gives me problems.
I remember hearing Confined and getting goosebumps and 94 hours thinking it was the hardest shit ever.
Fantastic! For your next "THEN VS. NOW" video, please do Trivium - Ascendancy vs. In the Court of the Dragon
That would be right up my alley! Will add to list
Found those early As I Lay Dying albums right around the time I started playing guitar back in high school. Spent hours playing these riffs, so fun to hear them again! And the new stuff sounds sick too!
It's crazy how famous AILD is but they're not famous. Put any drama aside, they deserved to be touring with bigger bands and headlining bigger shows. Even my dad (60 at the time) was blown away how good they are live.
Idrc what anyone says. AILD for me is the best Metalcore band to ever exist
Yeah they really are phenomenal live! Killswitch are definitely a bigger band but AILD are the true metal core kings
Cant hope much to band who just had 1 amazing album
They were... 15 years ago when they were more relevant
Exactly.. they have some of the most definitive pieces of metalcorr music of all time but still are way less famous than Killswitch Engage or even All that remains
One of the things i like about As I Lay Dying is that the music is so melodic. Unlike any other modern metalcore bands which the guitar sounds like broken machinery called "djent". As I Lay Dying makes me headbang right from the intro through the verse, the chorus etc. Other modern bands just use breakdowns to get the people headbanging. But hey, i guess it's just my taste cuz i like melody in metal.
lollllol
Agree. Breakdowns are an easy formula.
Melody needs more creativity
August Burns Red is pretty melodic too... Just saying
@@crawdiddy10 that makes them awesome too
Clint said it best: "An onslaught of melodic notes"
I love how Thomas left and Thomas right first started mocking each other's playing and then headbang in unison with each following riff cause this is the way with AILD riffs. Solid work!
Blinded -> the darkest nights transition
0:56
Holy shit! thank you for this content that I never knew I needed
We need a Horizons(PWD) vs Shadows are Security (AILD) vs Constellations (ABR) vs Apologies are for the Weak ( MMI)
Shadows will forever be my favorite AILD album, but it’s interesting to see both played side by side like this because you can tell the difference; shadows has a lot lighter feel to it whereas shaped has a LOT darker and heavier feel to it
Old and new riffs are all dope. I hear most people say that SAS has better riffs but honestly, It's more about their personal preferences and nostalgy. In terms of riff writing, SBF is nowhere less good.
Style seems pretty similar to me too, maybe a little more advanced actually
Shadows are security is the best metal core album period! Soundtrack of my teenage years for sure.
The darkest nights is my favourite one and also gatekeeper was truly awesome🔥
Yeah roots below got me teared up, really sad i overlooked ever listening to the whole new album at least once. Thanks dude
One of the best tracks on the album
You made me remember when i listened to aild for the first time, they are still a very good band
As I… is hands down my favorite band. Love each album
shadows are security and killswitch alive or just breathing is pretty much what lived in my walkman whist i was at high school
Yeah the drumming reaction on the opening scene i realised way to late after, the dude is an actual machine
i'm going to enjoy it very very much
the band that got me to start playing guitar! AILD will always have a special place in my heart ^m^
old AILD forever in my heart
Never heard about this men but this is high end quality content 😅👌 keep continue
I’d love to see Phinehas thegodmachine vs The Fire Itself
Transition into "Darkest Night" was priceless
They don’t sound that much different now. They retained similarities from their old style.
This Channels about to take off.
An ocean between us is the pinnacle of metal core.
God damn right
Another banger!! When I was kid I was dead set on getting an ASILAYDYING tattoo of all the song titles, arranged in a way that it tells a story lol Shadows are security in the darkest nights, through struggle. Shit like that lol
Absolutely LOVE AILD. But! I’m going to say that it is a crime you played nothing from Frail Words Collapse. Although, Shadows are Security is an excellent album, Frail Words Collapse is the THEN from the NOW. Should’ve played from both as the THEN.
Again, not taking ANYTHING away from this video, as it is incredible and absolutely enjoy every second of your videos. Just a bit sad is all lol. Either way, keep up the excellent work, brother. I think I speak for many when I say that your videos are well put together and you’re a phenomenal guitar player!
Thank you for the kind words! Truth be told I forgot frail words was before shadows until after I finished the video ha. Will have to do another, maybe if they release a new album
@@ThomasHogue Please please do that! You got yourself a new subscriber with the bell turned ON. Look long forward to a Frail Words Collapse video! Nostalgia brings in the views!
@@saulgood6313 Yes! Thanks for the sub
The old stuff still Rocksssss !!!!
YOU NEED to do a video of metal bands who dont have the original line ups their old riffs vs new... like opeth!!
Cool idea!
No matter what happens with AILD I will always love listening to them
Thank you for this !
Old AILD top!!!
Shadows are security is on the level of alive or just breathing. The darkest nights is a masterpiece of a song as well
They got me into metal all those years ago...
Shadows are Security and An Ocean Between us had some of the best metalcore riffs of all time
Dude this speaks to me so much!!! \m/
🤘🤘
Everytime I hear that riff from "darkest nights" I end up having to listen to the whole song multiple times lol.
Great job
Still my favorite metalcore band, parkway drive was my go-to once the jail time happened but once AILD came back my heart was full again. I can’t pinpoint why I kind of fell off with Parkway Drive but AILD has yet to get old for me.
Very cool and great 😊!
The Darkest Nights has such an iconic riff.
"Losing Sight" slaps so hard.
Shaped by fire riff♥️
in flames core
Shadows of security hands down
Wine that ages fine with time
Only AILD could follow up a legendary album like Shadows are Security and almost surpass it with Oceans
SAS is the album that got me into metalcore
There are a few albums that when you listen to em they take you somewhere else.
I just picked up electric guitar and learn it, solely to be able to jam to all As I Lay Dying songs... wish me luck guys.. #LingLing40Hours
You picked a good band to learn riffs from 😊
@@ThomasHogue thank you! I'm still learning music theories atm, with 2 hours of alternate picking training mixed with familiarizing finger placement.
Gatekeeper is so underrated
I think a history video would've been more suited here. Mainly cause their last album isn't their strongest outing. Powerless Rise and Awakened are their best albums imo.
Also, you should check out Nick Hipa's new band, Mire. It's some of the best stuff he's ever written.
Not a bad idea, an evolution video could still be in the cards. Will definitely check out Mire!
@@ThomasHogue You won't be disappointed. It's fantastic stuff. Really good to see Nick step out of the metalcore genre.
I like an ocean between us
can you make a video explaining how to get that tone? it's amazing
Possibly!
aahahhh CONFINED legend, blinded and roots below too
Can you do a "Then Vs Now" for ill Nino?
Early AILD and Austrian Death Machine are both great bands hahaha
Throw Destroy the Runner in the mix. ADM is both AILD and DTR’s side project. Such great!
AILD till i lay dying! 🤘🏽
Frail words collapse?
That is a pretty Schecter. What model is that?
C-1 SLS Elite
@@ThomasHogue Thanks! Looked that up. It's a nice one. I have the Km7 ii and Nick Johnston. I love those guitars so much it's moved Schecter up as one of my favorite brands overall.
@@NelsonBlakeII Nice! I've got 2 schecter guitars and a schecter bass, they all impressed me with their quality
the first album is "beneath the encasing of ashes" who released in the 2001
Ha yes I missed that this time
@@ThomasHogue cloud you redo the video?
@@alessandrozannettino918 When they come out with another release I think I will definitely re-do then vs now with beneath the encasing of ashes. But in mean time maybe I'll do a riff evolution or something
@@ThomasHogue ok
Frail Words Collapse also came out in between those, which is arguably the album that really put their career in motion.
What Jackson type is that?
Morning Waits 😢
No frail words collapse? That's their best!
Missed opportunity for sure. If they come out with a new album I’m hoping to redo this one with frail words 😁
Easily Shadows.
I felt offended the way you cut My Own Grave so short...
I think Shadows are security is better because the 5 7 8s weren’t all discovered and copyrighted back then. Then it became a race discover the 5 7 8s in lower tunings, more strings ect. It’s impossible to write metalcore songs without accidental copyright infringement today. You’re forced to be overly technical in order to be original/legal now. Just my thoughts
My favorit shadow of security is the best
shadows are security. I ve learned every song when I was 16 :D but I ve never learned any solo or guitar basics... haaha :D
They legit recycled their riffs for Shaped by Fire, yet they actually kinda did something better with their riffs.
Riffs are hard when you don't use your pinky.
i mean i listen to shadows are security nearly everyday so..........
I love the Schecter. But I am not a fan of that Jackson. Tone is little dull/flat.
Альбом 2005 года лучше, и душевнее!!! 😍😍😍
Hey, I heard they were looking for a new guitarist…
Oh you heard?
the version on the right is real snobby about the old shit lmao
This is the way to listen to this band - All killer guitar riffs and no terrible vocals. Really fun video.
Darkest Nights will always be in my top 3 AILD songs, and while I did like Shaped By Fire, for some reason I really hated Tim’s vocals and have hated all his vocals ever since coming back to the music scene
Yeah, Tim's vocals were not as good on shaped by fire. They were much better on the earlier albums.
@@bluestreak5172 definitely. I think An Ocean Between Us is their best album and Tim’s vocals were best on Powerless Rise but sadly ever since he’s come back, he sounds like he’s trying to scream with his mouth full
@@specialk8888 ikr. I get that he probably didn't have much time to practice, but come on now, his "new vocals" sound soooo strange to me, and I can't get used to them either lol.
AS I Laying Dying is dead to me! 😡
the devil wears prada /// go next -_-
Old riffs are more "memorable".
New ones are heavy, technical, but not catchy
bro, it's so funny how they're trying so hard on the newer ones, and it still sounds like ass. rough. old songs sound dope though
Fake yawn made me yawn.
So well done! Can we just take a minute and talk about that verse riff from my own grave tho? That shit is on another level entirely