As I Lay Dying proceed to endure adjustments, with drummer Jordan Mancino being the newest member to exit the group. Mancino lately revealed by way of social media that he wouldn’t be drumming on the band’s upcoming touring, citing “inner points” that wanted to be labored out. Following that assertion, As I Lay Dying frontman Tim Lambesis has revealed that the group intends to maneuver ahead with out Mancino as makes an attempt to reconcile proved unsuccessful.
In his assertion, Lambesis revealed that Mancino had refused to speak with the remainder of the band besides by legal professionals, and that they lately obtained authorized paperwork stating that the drummer wished to maneuver on from the group. Lambesis assertion may be learn in full under:
There was a public assertion lately made by Jordan Mancino concerning “inner points inside AILD”. We really feel that it’s essential to share a bit extra data with the followers on the matter with a purpose to higher perceive the scenario and keep away from making any wrongful assumptions.
For concerning the previous 2 years, Jordan has ex-communicated himself from the remaining members of AILD informing us that he needs to solely communicate by legal professionals shifting ahead.
There have been quite a few makes an attempt by the remaining members to reconcile with Jordan to seek out frequent floor in how you can proceed AILD in a wholesome and constructive method.
In preparation for post-pandemic band exercise, the remaining members felt it unfair to have our ambitions hindered by somebody who refused to contribute or talk brazenly. We really feel this isn’t an environment friendly manner for a band (or enterprise) to function productively.
We supplied Jordan the possibility to get collectively and jam outdated songs, and even simply get right into a room collectively to speak weeks previous to a longtime deadline earlier than needing to discover a fill in drummer for the upcoming excursions. We had no response till we have been met with authorized paperwork that Jordan wished to maneuver on from the band and anticipated a fee in return.
The remaining members really feel that we should discover different options to maintain AILD shifting ahead with out Jordan Mancino concerned. There’s nothing private with this example in any manner. We need to proceed taking part in music and we can’t be an efficient group if a member needs to restrict all progress and productiveness by refusing to speak.
The remaining members who write the songs, deal with touring logistics, merchandise, and so forth really feel assured that we will pursue our inventive ambitions shifting ahead with better ease figuring out that every one members, producers, brokers, crew members, and so forth are enthusiastic to be concerned. The driving drive of AILD remains to be nicely in tact.
Jordan has had an extended profession of performing AILD songs very nicely, and his drumming on our earlier information specifically actually pushed the style as an entire. We’ll perpetually be pleased about his contributions and the nice occasions we shared.
Mancino turns into the third band member to exit As I Lay Dying since they reunited with Lambesis in 2018. Guitarist Nick Hipa was the primary to go away, confirming his exit in an August 2021 assertion. Bassist Josh Gilbert’s departure got here in Might of this yr. And now Mancino is exiting the band as nicely, leaving Lambesis and guitarist Phil Sgrosso because the lone remaining traditional lineup band members.
The band’s most up-to-date album was 2019’s Formed By Fireplace. Although Mancino just isn’t with them, former Unearth drummer Nick Pierce is dealing with drumming duties for his or her present tour. Dates for the run may be seen right here.
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