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United States Phil Sgrosso is an American musician recognized for his significant contributions as a guitarist and songwriter across various metal and rock bands, including As I Lay Dying, Wovenwar, and Saosin.
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Philip Joseph Sgrosso, born on September 16, 1985, in Mission Viejo, California, is an American musician. His career began in San Diego with the melodic metalcore band Tomra, which disbanded in 2003. At the age of 17, Sgrosso joined As I Lay Dying in 2003, where he quickly became an integral part of the songwriting process, contributing to their 2005 album, “Shadows Are Security.” His work extended beyond instrumentation to include producing credits on later releases by the band. During his tenure with As I Lay Dying, the band achieved commercial success and critical acclaim, selling over 1,000,000 albums worldwide.
Throughout his career with As I Lay Dying, Sgrosso was recognized for his musical contributions. The band received the “Artist of the Year” award at the San Diego Music Awards in 2005, 2007, and 2008. In 2008, the song “Nothing Left” earned a Grammy Award nomination. Sgrosso himself was awarded the “Ultimate Metal God” by MTV2 in 2007. The band’s DVD, “This Is Who We Are,” achieved Certified Gold status within a month of its release. Their sixth album, “Awakened,” released in 2012, garnered positive reviews. Following a hiatus, As I Lay Dying reunited in June 2018. However, on October 30, 2024, Sgrosso announced his departure from the band, citing an unhealthy and unsafe environment. He was the last long-term member to leave, having dedicated 21 years to the group.
Beyond As I Lay Dying, Sgrosso has maintained an active presence in the music industry. In 2013, he co-founded Wovenwar with other former members of As I Lay Dying, releasing their debut album in 2014 via Metal Blade Records. He filled in for Jim Root of Slipknot during the Mayhem Festival in 2012 and became a permanent touring guitarist for Saosin starting in 2016, following Justin Shekoski’s departure. Sgrosso also tours with the powerviolence band Nails and formed Poison Headache, where he handles guitars, bass, and vocals, releasing an album in 2016 through Metal Blade Records. He also contributed session guitar work to Author & Punisher’s 2022 album, “Krüller.”
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