Josh Gilbert (musician)


Josh Gilbert is an American bassist, vocalist and songwriter, who performs primarily metalcore. He has played with several acts, including As I Lay Dying and Wovenwar. He is also a contributor to Alternative Press.

Early life and career

Early life

Gilbert's musical career began with his first band Mothra in Birmingham, AL. Shortly after, this band changed their name to This Endearing, who sent a demo to Tim Lambesis, frontman of As I Lay Dying. This Endearing disbanded in 2006 and Gilbert went on to join As I Lay Dying. Gilbert was As I Lay Dying's bassist from 2006 until 2014, when Lambesis was arrested. Before Lambesis' arrest, Gilbert performed in two of Lambesis' side-projects, Austrian Death Machine and Pyrithion. For the Pyrithion EP, Gilbert contributed Bass as a session musician as well as JP Andrade on drums, with the official members being, Lambesis, Ryan Glissen, and Andrew Godwin. With Austrian Death Machine, Gilbert performed vocals on the two albums, Total Brutal and Double Brutal, and performed Bass for the live band.

2013–present

After Lambesis' arrest, the remaining members of AILD, Guitarists Nick Hipa and Phil Sgrosso, and Drummer Jordan Mancino formed Wovenwar. It was assumed that Gilbert was originally the vocalist, though it was later discovered that though he was, the primary vocalist was Shane Blay. After AILD went on hiatus, the band was approached by Brian Slagel, Metal Blade Records owner. The band has released two albums, Wovenwar and Honor Is Dead. Gilbert also performed in a project with Lee Turner, former band-mate and former drummer of Maylene and the Sons of Disaster, All In and The Endearing members Clayton Graves, Joseph McQueen, as well as Marko Gorupic of Legion and My Reply, called Year One. In addition to touring full time with As I Lay Dying, he also co-owns and operates recording studio with his business partner Joseph McQueen out of Los Angeles, CA.
Josh has also written/co-written for the likes of Bullet for My Valentine – "Venom" and "Skin", Light the Torch – Revival and Stitched Up Heart.

Bands

Current
Former
Live
Session
As I Lay Dying
Wovenwar
Session
Guest performances