Tim Lambesis & Al Andrews - Send Musicians To Prison

-Tim Lambesis
-Al Andrews
Various talking points have been removed to respect privacy and anonymity.
The full length version of this Interview is provided to the incarcerated for free.
This content reaches more than 100k inmates per month.
Recorded 2021.

[@timlambesis]

I wrote this when I linked this video from my Instagram… This turned out to be the most meaningful interview that I’ve done so far to me personally. It was originally only shown to prisoners while Covid prevented them from being able to have visitors. I spoke more vulnerably than I normally would because I thought this would only be shown there to others who have faced similar traumas at the time. I have since agreed to have it posted on the Send Musicians To Prison KZbin as well in case it is helpful to anyone else 🙏🏼❤️

[@TheSinsOfAvarice97]

Just got off of work been pretty rough lately I'm really happy I get a chance to hear more of your perception of reality which will really help out. Thank you for everything man, born through fire has been really awesome too

[@TheSinsOfAvarice97]

Just finished the video, I'm gonna set myself up for therapy. Thank you for being vulnerable and explaining your story. Much love dude ❤

[@timlambesis]

@@TheSinsOfAvarice97 that’s a huge step! It takes a lot of courage to go for it

[@foolofatook2026]

Thank you for sharing some more intimate moments of your story. You’re awesome, your band is awesome, and your strength is amazing. Big Bird would be proud!

[@ds698]

@@TheSinsOfAvarice97 as a fellow human in therapy, I’m proud of you! Stay the course the strongest ones always have bared the heaviest burdens there is no shame, only honor actually in facing the demons within us to align them, coexist with or take command. Good job man!

[@ryanbrackenridge8078]

He’s right. Tim does give a lot of people hope.

[@scottgorrell3443]

Glad to see he’s back. Listened to them growing up and have recently started listening again. Great genuine and honest conversation.

[@MetalTrenches]

There are no monsters: only damaged people who do monstrous things

[@thomasanthony5021]

Yeah bullshit, tell that to the person whi abused me as a child. Such an ignorant take

[@LRM5195]

Seeing a grown man cry is beautiful. I don’t mean that in a mean or funny way either. When a man opens up and becomes vulnerable and honest, it’s just a beautiful moment that should be embraced. Love you Tim. Jesus still loves you as well.

[@realvonusaur]

Did not come here to unpack anything in my end but dam that was helpful. Thanks for being vulnerable Tim!

[@timlambesis]

Thank you for saying that. I feel challenged to be more vulnerable about my experiences and this was a meaningful step in that for me personally.

[@christopherdodson9922]

Absolutely powerful. Tim, thanks for going toe-to-toe with the man in the mirror. You have given so many people hope.

[@JohnnyRychous]

This was an incredible interview. Thank you Tim for sharing this and yes Al is very much right. You do give people a lot of hope. In my worst times, your music truly gave me hope, strength and added to my own personal spiritual journey. I started tearing up at the end too. I’m really happy for you Tim and thank you for opening up. 👊😎

[@SteveAndFantaTime]

Just seen them live in Dublin last week - amazing interview, thanks!

[@adamwood7597]

I think Tim is a very talented and wise guy. He did an unforgivable thing but listening to this interview he comes across very genuine and that will do for me.He tells it how it is.I hope he’s in a good place now and let’s hope there plenty more AILD music for years to come 🤘😎

[@GMSlash]

Thank you for this heartfelt interview!

[@TheDonkeyFLOPPER]

it's crazy because you will see how men who went to prison and get out and make all the changes in life to be a better person will be celebrated for their change, they can be a beacon of inspiration but for Tim it still remains a black eye I think a lot of what has to do with it is he was likely a hero for a lot of people who loved his music. I know his lyrics helped me a ton through some tough times and I would think there's even more people out there who had it worse that looked to tim and AILD and their music to get through it

[@drunkunkle8077]

Tim, redemption and forgiveness is possible and you deserve it. This was an unbelievably powerful interview. Much love!

[@noe_2jz]

Wow. Just... wow. Such a deep interview and really has opened up my eyes about somethings within myself. Keep that head up Tim. Much love.

[@bsal7736]

Al has a very calm voice. I can see why tim felt comfortable to open up with him.

[@Micah__]

This was great, thank you!

[@thedrummernator3892]

Definitely brought me to tears.. thank you for being vulnerable and reminding others that it's our role to love our inner child unconditionally. ❤

[@matthewgardepe1339]

I'm a grown ass man, I want to hug Tim...

[@clockworkmansion1855]

Much respect Tim. Would love to hear some new Austrian Death Machine soon!

[@jasonweddington3782]

It's very nice to see all the supportive comments on here. I do not understand how or why people take 1 really bad situation in a person's life that became public and just judge then based off that 1 thing alone for the rest of their lives. When 1. just because that 1 thing became public we as the public never know the full story of everything, 2. what ever happened to paying a debt to society for that mistake and then supposed to be freed and you paid your debt, but no one sees it like that anymore, 3. PEOPLE CAN CHANGE FOR THE BETTER AND LEARN FROM OUR MISTAKES, that's what living life is all about, no one is perfect we all screw up, it's about learning from those screw ups and growing from them as a person to become the best person we can be. Why should anyone be condemned forever for there past mistakes if they have done everything they were obligated to do, supposed to do on a human level, and have shown that it was a 1 time mistake. They don't continue to keep having issues with whatever. Just my opinion.

[@plaguedoctorkris]

Watching this was so empowering, and I can connect a lot with what Tim has said. Seeing those you look up to open up about life gives strength, and watching this has made me want to face my trauma. I want to be proud of me, like Tim is proud of himself. Absolutely beautiful conversation.

[@asilaydying8595]

Great interview, thanks for all the great music.

[@bradass]

This made me cry big time. Thank you both

[@timlambesis]

Al Andrews is an incredible therapist that I got to listen to a lot both before and after this interview. It’s hard to describe how comfortable he made me feel to talk about my experiences.

[@bradass]

@@timlambesis for real. It felt very comfortable listening to him.

[@zonthisv4915]

This conversation is what we need more of in the world and where humanity should move toward: connection openness support empathy compassion. The world is maxed out on opposition and competition. This is especially hard for modern men. But we see here that it’s possible. Men supporting men. But also women supporting women. And every combo there is. Celebrate and encourage the aforementioned qualities in girls, women, boys and men. Tim, your essence is shining through here, your focus on the other that is not anticipating attack or ridicule, your smiling.. it’s beautiful to see and feel, and 100 times stronger than your physique. Resist temptation from outdated ‘masculine’ templates and keep radiating from THIS place, you can do magic ✨

[@Strawman333]

I felt this one. Godspeed to the lost and suffering.

[@nickd.7267]

Tim reminds me of this slightly known professional arm wrestler Dave Chaffee in his appearance and his dialect. Chiseled and of David and Zeus in shadow. Quiet though and humble, enduring. Not letting critique define will in passion of what he wants to do. I tell myself mistakes are the best way, and enduring others mistakes are an even better way to learn things, but life is a slow, beautiful process. It's good to take things not as a plant takes water but as things come instead. Not rush learning past the regrets and pains of life. That will keep us smart, and long lived. Much fortitude, and expression here. Tim is an admiration of what I hope for everyone to be.

[@zachbaldivia]

This was a beautiful reminder to not dwell on the bad but eliminate it by talking about and being honest with yourself and truly loving yourself thanks Tim. Seen you guys IN Amarillo,Texas 2002 was the best show Ihad ever seen since then and till now and still my favorite band

[@ajx117]

Thanks Tim, I'm with you brother and I feel the pain.

[@zekejohnson5752]

Great interview

[@matthewneubart8311]

I really think Tim is genuine . I am an addict and I would love to have Tim as my case worker . I really think he made a terrible terrible mistake but he has done whatever possible to redeem himself . Keep it up Tim !

[@CFHY813]

Love ya Tim... your music is probably the only reason im still standing.... that and my legs i guess.

[@bradfordskelley]

Fantastic interview! Hit the feels.

[@providencebreaker22]

A most profound interview.

[@veenanitai]

We are all human beings that make beautiful things and bad things as well, we all are right and do mistakes too, some people do worse mistakes that others but they are still mistakes. And from that wrong life choices comes out a different, reborn, refreshed person that deserves forgiveness and being given the second chance in life. I'm so glad Tim that you didn't loose that chance. You are a good soul.

[@user-mo3tv1oo3o]

Deep stuff.. great interview

[@Kalebsweeten]

Great interview. Thanks to both of you for taking the time to do this.

[@shaunredfern3699]

Great interview Al.

[@aleksisofevil]

Respect this band - huge sound, great melodies and riffs. And an insightful interview.

[@PuttinOnTheRiffs]

Great interview!

[@augustburnsmoi]

So awesome to see you find your true self again, Tim! Happy for ya!

[@tylerm8145]

Fire bad. The bit about burns changing your perspective on pain is no joke. I can't even imagine the literal hell that severe burn victims face. At 18 I incurred 2nd degree burns across a good amount of my right foot (VERY stupid story) and while it took months to heal, I luckily only to wash it out with saline every day. Picking bits of melted plastic out of my feet wasn't rad, but again nothing compared to real burn victims. Just imagining scrubbing those or worse burns makes my whole body tense up. Fuck dude. Plz be careful. Fire bad.

[@morganmore6]

Being set on fire is a taste of hell just the tip of the pin of pain

[@mikedemellia4165]

Nice work Tim! Love you brother

[@ryanpaul1403]

Existence precedes essence.

[@wheelsofmercury]

This was quite an emotional interview!

[@pastaroni9634]

Darkness takes us all in some way its ultimately up to you to drown in it or find the light and to help not only yourself but others we can always make a change and become a better person it's never to late ever

[@timlambesis]

I totally agree with you. And, I might have drowned without the love and support of my family close to me who believed I could change. So many of the other guys who I was incarcerated with didn’t have a great support system, so that’s a big part of why I support organizations like Send Musicians to Prison who step in.

[@pastaroni9634]

@@timlambesis your an amazing musician Tim I honestly missed your music when you left and seeing you come back with my own grave music video I cried and when you made the Misery Evloving video I've always was open to hear your voice your an amazing soul Tim and your music has gotten me through my darkest times in my life you've help me alot and so has the whole as I Lay dying Crew all I can say is keep doing what you're doing "WE" are all proud of you. - my Names Travis btw lol

[@timlambesis]

@@pastaroni9634 I thankful to hear the music has helped you 🙏🏼 And thank you for helping me keep my head up to move forward

[@chadwickbaker5348]

Incredible interview. I've been an as I lay dying fan for a long time now. Everything about this interview was great. I love how it focused more on him as a person than music. Humans are so complex and no matter who you are have done things and been through things you're not proud of. The interviewer was great at being a listener and was awesome to see Tim really honest about his life and traumas.

[@matthewgardepe1339]

This was real heavy...damn....

[@se7enmachine]

Wow. Powerful.

[@wiilover07]

Wow this was interesting. I grew up with my alcoholic father who was in a car accident in the late 70s and was hit by a drunk driver when he was 17 and he was so close to death I wouldn't been born. I was born in 1988. He then became a drunk and me and my mom had to see him struggle and the verbal abuse from his anger he took it out on everyone and because of his brain damage. He is alive and in an assisted living home. I'm almost 34 now.

[@DOwhutnow]

It seems so hard to explain what he did and what he lost as a result without seeming selfish. But at the end of the day it's a part of the story and needs to be said I believe. Most people see it as excuses but I believe explanations and excuses get blurred together by people far to often

[@vidjal]

I've always known you're not the sum of the one bad choice you made and I stand by you, Tim. Thank you for your offering to music and helping people's lives through your art.

[@warmonger8799]

AWESOME

[@ronalddrumpf7126]

39:33 he can be really proud of who he has become

[@77mRacing]

And all these years I thought you were a true Faulkner fan…

[@martonfitness]

This was very cool

[@chandlertaylor8433]

Holy fuck dude... 🥺

[@caseychilders7765]

What t shirt company is Tim wearing in this?

[@sendmusicianstoprison]

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