Josh Gilbert (musician)
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Joshua Kyle Gilbert (born March 17, 1987) is an American musician who performs primarily
metalcore Metalcore is a broadly defined fusion genre combining elements of extreme metal and hardcore punk, originating in the 1990s United States and becoming popular in the 2000s. Metalcore typically has aggressive verses and melodic choruses, combined ...
. He currently performs bass as a member of
Spiritbox Spiritbox is a Canadian Heavy metal music, heavy metal band, originally from Victoria, British Columbia, publicly established by guitarist Mike Stringer and vocalist Courtney LaPlante in October 2017. The band's full lineup comprises married co ...
. He has played with several acts, and first became known for his former role in
As I Lay Dying ''As I Lay Dying'' is a 1930 Southern Gothic novel by American author William Faulkner. Faulkner's fifth novel, it is consistently ranked among the best novels of the 20th century.The New Lifetime Reading Plan: The Classical Guide to World Lit ...
. After their initial breakup, he formed
Wovenwar Wovenwar was an American metal band from Southern California, formed in 2013. They released their self-titled debut album in 2014. The band's musical style on the album has been described as alternative metal, melodic metalcore, hard rock, an ...
with other members of As I Lay Dying. He is also a contributor to ''
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''.


Career

Gilbert's musical career began with his first band Mothra in Birmingham, Alabama. Shortly after, they changed their name to This Endearing, and sent a demo to
Tim Lambesis Timothy Peter Lambesis (born November 21, 1980) is an American musician, producer, and songwriter. He is best known as the founding member, lead vocalist, and the sole continuous member of the metalcore band As I Lay Dying. Lambesis was arre ...
, frontman of
As I Lay Dying ''As I Lay Dying'' is a 1930 Southern Gothic novel by American author William Faulkner. Faulkner's fifth novel, it is consistently ranked among the best novels of the 20th century.The New Lifetime Reading Plan: The Classical Guide to World Lit ...
. This Endearing disbanded in 2006 and Gilbert went on to join
As I Lay Dying ''As I Lay Dying'' is a 1930 Southern Gothic novel by American author William Faulkner. Faulkner's fifth novel, it is consistently ranked among the best novels of the 20th century.The New Lifetime Reading Plan: The Classical Guide to World Lit ...
. 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 Austrian Death Machine is an American thrash metal side project from San Diego, California, founded by As I Lay Dying vocalist Tim Lambesis to be a parody of and tribute to Arnold Schwarzenegger's films. History Austrian Death Machine relea ...
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 (formerly of
Allegaeon Allegaeon is an American death metal band from Fort Collins, Colorado, formed in 2008. They have released one EP and seven studio albums, and are currently signed to Metal Blade Records. History Allegaeon was formed in 2007. They initially p ...
), and Andrew Godwin (formerly of
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and
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). With
Austrian Death Machine Austrian Death Machine is an American thrash metal side project from San Diego, California, founded by As I Lay Dying vocalist Tim Lambesis to be a parody of and tribute to Arnold Schwarzenegger's films. History Austrian Death Machine relea ...
, Gilbert performed vocals on the two albums, ''
Total Brutal ''Total Brutal'' is the debut full-length album by Austrian Death Machine, a project of As I Lay Dying's vocalist Tim Lambesis. The band and record are based upon Arnold Schwarzenegger and his movies. Tim plays all of the instruments (apart ...
'' and '' Double Brutal'', and performed bass for the live band. After Lambesis' arrest, the remaining members of AILD, guitarists
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and
Phil Sgrosso Philip Joseph Sgrosso (born September 16, 1985) is an American musician, best known as former guitarist of the metalcore band As I Lay Dying (band), As I Lay Dying, the rhythm guitarist of the band Wovenwar, former touring guitarist for Nails (b ...
, and drummer
Jordan Mancino Jordan Mancino (born May 22, 1983) is an American musician. He has played with several metal acts as the official or as a live member, including As I Lay Dying, Killswitch Engage, and Wovenwar. Background Jordan Mancino started his musical ...
formed
Wovenwar Wovenwar was an American metal band from Southern California, formed in 2013. They released their self-titled debut album in 2014. The band's musical style on the album has been described as alternative metal, melodic metalcore, hard rock, an ...
. It was assumed that Gilbert was originally the vocalist, though it was later discovered that though he was, the primary vocalist was
Shane Blay Shane Brandon Blay is an American guitarist and vocalist that performs primarily metalcore. He has performed with bands such as Oh, Sleeper, Between the Buried and Me, and Wovenwar. Background Blay started his musical career in the late 1990s ...
. After AILD went on hiatus, the band was approached by
Brian Slagel Brian Slagel (born February 14, 1961) is an American music executive. He is the founder and CEO of the independent record label Metal Blade Records. Slagel is known for having initiated the '' Metal Massacre'' series of compilation albums in 198 ...
,
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owner. The band has released two albums, ''
Wovenwar Wovenwar was an American metal band from Southern California, formed in 2013. They released their self-titled debut album in 2014. The band's musical style on the album has been described as alternative metal, melodic metalcore, hard rock, an ...
'' (2014) and ''
Honor Is Dead ''Honor Is Dead'' is the second studio album by American heavy metal band Wovenwar. It was released on October 21, 2016, via Metal Blade Records. The album, unlike its predecessor, was written with contributions from all the five members, wh ...
'' (2016). Lambesis spent time in prison during Wovenwar's original run, and was released from prison in December 2016. After several meetings among the band members, Gilbert and his bandmates re-formed As I Lay Dying. Gilbert's reunion with the band was short-lived, as he made a final exit from the group on May 16, 2022, after creating only one album in their reunion. Less than a week later, it was announced that he would be filling in as bassist for
Spiritbox Spiritbox is a Canadian Heavy metal music, heavy metal band, originally from Victoria, British Columbia, publicly established by guitarist Mike Stringer and vocalist Courtney LaPlante in October 2017. The band's full lineup comprises married co ...
during their 2022 shows. It was announced he had joined the band full-time on April 12, 2023. Gilbert also performed in a project called Year One, together with Lee Turner, former bandmate and former drummer of
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, All In and This Endearing members Clayton Graves, Joseph McQueen, as well as Marko Gorupic of Legion and My Reply. In addition to touring full time with As I Lay Dying, he also co-owns and operates recording studio Sparrow Sound with his business partner Joseph McQueen out of Los Angeles. Gilbert has also written/co-written for the likes of
Bullet for My Valentine Bullet for My Valentine, often abbreviated as BFMV, are a Welsh heavy metal band from Bridgend, formed in 1998. The band is currently composed of Matthew Tuck (vocals, rhythm guitar), Michael Paget (lead guitar), Jason Bowld (drums) and J ...
– "Venom" and "Skin" (2015),
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– ''Revival'' (2018) and
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.


Bands

Current *
Spiritbox Spiritbox is a Canadian Heavy metal music, heavy metal band, originally from Victoria, British Columbia, publicly established by guitarist Mike Stringer and vocalist Courtney LaPlante in October 2017. The band's full lineup comprises married co ...
(Touring 2022–2023; full-time member 2023–present) Former * Mothra (Gate City) (2003–2005) * This Endearing (2005–2007) * Year One (2010–2013) *
Wovenwar Wovenwar was an American metal band from Southern California, formed in 2013. They released their self-titled debut album in 2014. The band's musical style on the album has been described as alternative metal, melodic metalcore, hard rock, an ...
(2013–2018) *
As I Lay Dying ''As I Lay Dying'' is a 1930 Southern Gothic novel by American author William Faulkner. Faulkner's fifth novel, it is consistently ranked among the best novels of the 20th century.The New Lifetime Reading Plan: The Classical Guide to World Lit ...
(2006–2014, 2018–2022) Live *
Austrian Death Machine Austrian Death Machine is an American thrash metal side project from San Diego, California, founded by As I Lay Dying vocalist Tim Lambesis to be a parody of and tribute to Arnold Schwarzenegger's films. History Austrian Death Machine relea ...
(2009–2014) Session * Pyrithion (2013) * The End of an Age (2015) *
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(2018) * Ghost Atlas (2018)


Discography

As I Lay Dying * ''
An Ocean Between Us ''An Ocean Between Us'' is the fourth studio album by American metalcore band As I Lay Dying, released on August 21, 2007, by Metal Blade Records. It debuted at No. 8 on the ''Billboard'' 200, with sales close to 39,500. The album includes the Gr ...
'' (2007) * ''
The Powerless Rise ''The Powerless Rise'' is the fifth studio album by American metalcore band As I Lay Dying. The album was released on May 7, 2010 in Europe, and on May 11, 2010 in the United States. ''The Powerless Rise'' debuted at No. 10 on the ''Billboard'' ...
'' (2010) * ''
Decas ''Decas'' is the second compilation album by American metalcore band As I Lay Dying. It features three newly recorded songs, four cover songs, four remixes and one re-recording. The album was released through Metal Blade Records on November 4, 2 ...
'' (compilation, 2011) * '' Awakened'' (2012) * ''
Shaped by Fire ''Shaped by Fire'' is the seventh studio album by American metalcore band As I Lay Dying. It was released on September 20, 2019, through Nuclear Blast. The album was produced by the band themselves and is the follow-up to the group's sixth album, ...
'' (2019) Spiritbox * ''
The Fear of Fear ''The Fear of Fear'' is the fourth extended play (EP) by the Canadian heavy metal band Spiritbox. It was released on November 3, 2023, through Pale Chord and Rise Records. It is their first EP to chart, peaking at number 116 on the ''Billboard'' ...
'' (2023) * ''
Tsunami Sea ''Tsunami Sea'' is the second studio album by the Canadian heavy metal band Spiritbox. It was released on March 7, 2025, through Pale Chord and Rise Records. After releasing two extended plays in 2022 and 2023, it is the full-length follow-up ...
'' (2025) Wovenwar * ''
Wovenwar Wovenwar was an American metal band from Southern California, formed in 2013. They released their self-titled debut album in 2014. The band's musical style on the album has been described as alternative metal, melodic metalcore, hard rock, an ...
'' (2014) * ''
Honor Is Dead ''Honor Is Dead'' is the second studio album by American heavy metal band Wovenwar. It was released on October 21, 2016, via Metal Blade Records. The album, unlike its predecessor, was written with contributions from all the five members, wh ...
'' (2016) Session * ''Pyrithion'' (2013) – Pyrithion * ''Times Are Lost'' (2015) – The End of an Age * ''Sleep Therapy: An Acoustic Performance'' (2018) – Ghost Atlas * ''Revival'' (2018) –
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Guest performances * ''
Total Brutal ''Total Brutal'' is the debut full-length album by Austrian Death Machine, a project of As I Lay Dying's vocalist Tim Lambesis. The band and record are based upon Arnold Schwarzenegger and his movies. Tim plays all of the instruments (apart ...
'' (2008) and '' Double Brutal'' (2009) – Austrian Death Machine *''
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'' (2010) –
War of Ages War of Ages (sometimes abbreviated WoA; formerly known as Point Zero) is an American Christian metal band formed in Erie, Pennsylvania, in 2002. The group consists of vocalist Leroy Hamp, lead guitarist Steve Brown, rhythm guitarist Jack Danie ...
* ''Mechanical Weather'' (2012) – A Tragedy in Progress * "Afloat on Hope" (2013) – Heroes for Tonight * "Aura" (2023) –
Oni An ( ) is a kind of ''yōkai'', demon, orc, ogre, or troll in Japanese folklore. They are believed to live in caves or deep in the mountains or in hell. Oni are known for their superhuman strength and have been associated with powers like th ...
* "Take This to My Grave" (2024) – Seven Cities Dead As producer *
Bad Wolves Bad Wolves is an American Heavy metal music, heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles, California in 2017. Initially finding fame from their first single, a cover of the Cranberries' 1994 hit "Zombie (The Cranberries song)#Bad Wolves cover, Zombie ...
– ''
Dear Monsters ''Dear Monsters'' is the third studio album by the American heavy metal band Bad Wolves. It was released on October 29, 2021 through Better Noise Music and was produced by Josh Gilbert. It is the first album to feature vocalist Daniel "DL" Lask ...
'' (2021) *
Oni An ( ) is a kind of ''yōkai'', demon, orc, ogre, or troll in Japanese folklore. They are believed to live in caves or deep in the mountains or in hell. Oni are known for their superhuman strength and have been associated with powers like th ...
– ''The Silver Line'' (2023) * Bad Wolves – ''Die About It'' (2023) *
Fit for a King ''Fit for a King'' is a 1937 American comedy film starring Joe E. Brown and directed by Edward Sedgwick. Plot Newspaper reporter "Scoop (term), Scoops" is sent out on assignment, to investigate the failed assassination attempts on Archduke Jul ...
– ''Lonely God'' (2025) * Wolves at the Gate – ''Wasteland'' (2025)


References


External links


Sparrow Sound

Stateside Management profile
* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Gilbert, Josh Christian metal musicians Living people American performers of Christian music As I Lay Dying (band) members Wovenwar members 1987 births 21st-century American bass guitarists Metalcore singers Spiritbox members