gunsguy Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 (edited) (Reuters) - Tim Lambesis, lead singer for the heavy metal band As I Lay Dying, has been arrested over accusations he sought the help of an undercover detective to have his estranged wife killed, police said.Lambesis was taken into custody on Tuesday in Oceanside, California, after he solicited help in the scheme from the undercover detective, said San Diego County Sheriff's Department spokeswoman Jan Caldwell.Police had previously learned Lambesis was seeking someone who could commit the slaying, Caldwell said."The information came to us late last week. We acted quickly on it. I believe that we averted a great tragedy," she said.Caldwell said the ongoing investigation prevented her from disclosing any details about why Lambesis might have wanted to have his estranged wife killed or how police first learned about what they described as his murder plan.A representative for the As I Lay Dying's record label, Metal Blade, could not immediately be reached for comment. It was unclear if Lambesis had an attorney.The band's 2007 album "An Ocean Between Us" debuted at number 8 on the Billboard 200 list, and ranks as one of their top-selling releases. Last year, As I Lay Dying put out its sixth album "Awakened."Lambesis is a founding member of the band, which was formed in San Diego.As I Lay Dying has at times been described in the media as a Christian group, but Lambesis said this year in an interview with heavy metal website Noisecreep that group members wanted "to be judged on the music" rather than their "personal beliefs."Lambesis is expected to appear in court for an arraignment on Wednesday or Thursday. A spokesman for the San Diego District Attorney's Office could not be reached for comment.(Reporting by Marty Graham in San Diego, Writing by Alex Dobuzinskis; Editing by Cynthia Johnston and Philip Barbara)http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/05/08/usa-singer-tim-lambesis-arrest-idINDEE94700A20130508I am not familiar with the band I just thought maybe some of you are and wanted to know Edited May 8, 2013 by gunsguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bran Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 saw this on blabbermouth, what an idiot.as for the band you are not missing anything, they suck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetness Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 guess they won't be touring with Killswitch Engage this summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Len B'stard Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 I bet if his band had been named the flowers of romance or something he'd've at least had a 2 week window with which to RUN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Its Courtney, bitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NGOG Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Ah used to lav her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Bond Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 No new Austrian Death Machine album then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moreblack Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 This guy is a Christian? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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