is what makes sense with what we have going on in our lives. And we've got a lot of important things going on that don't relate to that and we've made commitments to, and that's what we are honoring at this moment. Honestly it's just not something we try and consume our thoughts with. Because it's like we have families, businesses, professions, and a band—and all these things we’re super invested into. It's like all of our attention is there with that at the moment." In 2018, Hipa reunited with As I Lay Dying, but rumors surfaced in 2020 that he had left the band once again. Hipa broke his year-long silence in 2021, stating that "Respectfully, I left because the story and meaning we built our reunion upon decayed considerably over time. What primarily endures is a superficial pursuit I cannot justify supporting or being part of." He further elaborated that making music with the band came "at the cost of tolerating behavior which at times mistreats, disrespects, and hurts other people." Christianity Hipa was raised with Christian values. Over time, Hipa started to exhibit some skepticism, though only on a lower scale, never disclaiming the belief system as a whole. Bands Current Wovenwar (2013–present) Mire (2021–present) God Forbid (2022–present) Former Evelynn (2001–2004) As I Lay Dying (2003–2014, 2018–2020) Discography As I Lay Dying Shadows Are Security (2005) A Long March: The First Recordings (compilation, 2006) An Ocean Between Us (2007) The Powerless Rise (2010) Decas (compilation, 2011) Awakened (2012) Shaped by Fire (2019) Wovenwar Wovenwar (2014) Honor Is Dead (2016) Guest performances Total Brutal (2008) – Austrian Death Machine Ghost Thief (2013) – Living Sacrifice Skydancer (2015) – In Hearts Wake Wanderer (2016) – Heaven Shall Burn Production Void (2016) – Destroy the Runner (Teaser production) References External links American heavy metal guitarists Metal Blade Records artists Christian metal musicians Living people American performers of Christian music As I Lay Dying (band) members Wovenwar members 1982 births 21st-century American guitarists African-American guitarists 21st-century African-American musicians 20th-century African-American people