Who is Tim Lambesis? Everything You Need to Know

Quick Facts

Also Known As: Timothy Peter Lambesis

Age: 43 Years, 43 Year Old Males

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Amanda Dubord (m. 2017), Meggan Lambesis (m. 2004–2012)

father: Nick Lambesis

children: Kenadee Lambesis

Born Country: United States

Vocalists Record Producers

Height: 6'2" (188 cm), 6'2" Males

U.S. State: Arizona

City: Scottsdale, Arizona

More Facts

education: Liberty University

Recommended For You

1

What crime was Tim Lambesis convicted of?

Tim Lambesis was convicted of solicitation of murder in 2014, for trying to hire a hitman to kill his estranged wife.
2

How long was Tim Lambesis sentenced to prison for his crime?

Tim Lambesis was sentenced to six years in prison for his role in the murder-for-hire plot.
3

Did Tim Lambesis apologize for his actions?

Yes, Tim Lambesis publicly apologized for his actions and expressed remorse for his behavior during his trial and sentencing.
4

Has Tim Lambesis returned to making music after serving his prison sentence?

Yes, Tim Lambesis has returned to making music with his band As I Lay Dying after serving his prison sentence.
5

How did Tim Lambesis' criminal case impact his reputation in the music industry?

Tim Lambesis' criminal case had a significant impact on his reputation in the music industry, leading to backlash from fans and causing controversy within the metal community.

Recommended Lists:

American People

Heavy Metal Musicians

American Men

Liberty University

Tall Celebrities

Childhood & Early Life

Tim Lambesis was born on 21 November 1980 in California, US and was named Tim Peter Lambesis at birth. His father is Nick Lambesis. He is an alumnus of Santa Fe Christian School in California. He holds a majors degree in Religious Studies from Liberty University.

He started his music career as a bass guitarist during high school days but got his big break when he formed the band named ‘Against the Mark’ with Matt Carlson.

Lambesis is associated with various bands not just as a vocalist and guitarist, but also as a bassist, drummer and keyboard player. He also produces music albums and writes songs occasionally.

Continue Reading Below

Recommended Lists:

Tall Male Celebrities

Male Singers

Scorpio Singers

Male Musicians

Career

In 2001, Tim Lambesis formed ‘As I Lay Dying’ along with drummer Jordan Mancino, his co-performer in the band ‘Point of Recognition’. The band released their first album ‘Beneath the Encasing of Ashes’ in the same year on the Pluto Records label.

In 2007, Lambesis released his band’s most popular album till date ‘An Ocean Between Us’ and the song ‘Nothing Left’ from the album received a Grammy nomination in the Best Metal Performance Category.

In 2008, he joined hands with Chad Ackerman to form ‘Austrian Death Machine’, a parody band based on Arnold Schwarzenegger. The band released two albums in its year of formation namely, ‘Total Brutal’ and ‘A Very Brutal Christmas’ followed by the release of ‘Double Brutal’ in the subsequent year 2009. In 2014, the band released ‘Triple Brutal’, the next chapter in the ‘Brutal’ series.

He faced felony charges in 2013 leading to the cancellation of the most advertised tour of ‘As I Lay Dying’ with Killswitch Engage. The second half of 2014 saw a major setback in the career of Tim Lambesis, when the courtsentenced him to six years in prison for solicitation of murder of his estranged wife.

In December 2016, he got out of prison on parole and started focusing on the revival of ‘As I Lay Dying’ with a new line up of musicians.

Recommended Lists:

Major Works

Tim Lambesis worked as a guest vocalist on some of the popular bands. He performed for ‘Winter Solstice’ in the album ‘The Fall of Rome’ in 2005, for ‘Sworn Enemy’ in their album ‘The Beginning of the End’ in 2006 and for ‘Bleeding Through’ in ‘Declaration’ in 2008.He lent his voice for ‘Evergreen Terrace’ in ‘Almost Home’ in 2009, with ‘Impending Doom’ for ‘There Will Be Violence’ in 2010, with ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ for ‘Dead Throne’ in 2011, amongst others.

He played all the instruments for all the five albums released by his band ‘Austrian Death Machine’ and played guitar for ‘Point of Recognition’.

Tim Lambesis also produced around 15 music records till date with around three records for ‘Sworn Enemy’, two each for ‘Impending Doom’ and ‘War of Ages’ and one each for ‘Underneath the Gun’, ‘Carnifex’, ‘Sea of Treachery’, ‘Molotov Solution’, ‘Chelsea Grin’, ‘Destruction of a Rose’ and ‘As I Lay Dying’.

Recommended Lists:

American Record Producers

Personal Life

In 2004, Tim Lambesis married Meggan Murphy. The couple adopted two daughters and a son from Ethiopia. The marriage ended in 2012 when Meggan filed for divorce stating Lambesis’ obsession with bodybuilding, tattoos and increasing carelessness towards the children in addition to an extra-marital affair.

He planned to murder Meggan in 2013 by hiring a hit man and the attempt failed with Lambesis being convicted for solicitation of murder. He received a six years sentence in prison in 2014 and is out on parole since December 2016.

Tim Lambesis got engaged to Amanda Dubord in February 2017, a fitness model, with whom he was in a relationship much before his arrest in 2013. The couple are rumored to have married in April 2017; however, there is no official statement from the artist to this effect.

Facts About Tim Lambesis

Tim Lambesis is a certified personal trainer and has helped many people achieve their fitness goals outside of his music career.

He once competed in a bodybuilding competition and placed in the top 5, showcasing his dedication to physical fitness.

Tim Lambesis is known for his love of animals and has actively supported various animal welfare organizations throughout his career.

He is a talented songwriter and has written lyrics that have resonated with fans around the world, showcasing his creativity and passion for music.

Tim Lambesis is a dedicated father and has shared heartwarming moments with his children on social media, highlighting his commitment to family despite his busy schedule in the music industry.

Tim Lambesis Biography

You wanted to know

What crime was Tim Lambesis convicted of?

How long was Tim Lambesis sentenced to prison for his crime?

Did Tim Lambesis apologize for his actions?

Has Tim Lambesis returned to making music after serving his prison sentence?

How did Tim Lambesis' criminal case impact his reputation in the music industry?