It appears that guitarist Nick Hipa is no longer a member of As I Lay Dying. According to Lambgoat, the band’s social media has removed him from their lineup. If you look on Hipa’s social media as well, it no longer shows that he is the guitarist for the band. Lambgoat reached out to sources in the industry and can confirm he is no longer associated with the band.
“Given these developments, we put out some industry feelers regarding Hipa’s status in the band, and Lambgoat can now confirm that Nick Hipa is not currently an active member of As I Lay Dying.”
It has been noted in their emotional band discussion that the guitarist had the hardest time dealing with frontman Tim Lambesis attempt to murder his wife.
As of now, neither the band or Hipa have commented on the turmoil.