As I Lay Dying Recruits Nick Pierce as Drummer for Tour; See Details
Long-time drummer Jordan Mancino steps away amid internal band issues.
- Jordan Mancino steps away from As I Lay Dying due to ‘ongoing internal issues,’ leaving the band without its long-time drummer.
- Nick Pierce, former drummer of Unearth, joins the band for the Two Decades of Destruction Tour, learning 20 songs in record time.
- Pierce has already recorded drums for a new track, with the band teasing its release soon.
Jordan Mancino, the drummer who’s been part of As I Lay Dying since the beginning, has decided to step away from the band’s upcoming Two Decades of Destruction Tour. His reason? “Ongoing internal issues.” What kind of issues? They didn’t say, but let’s just assume it’s the usual mix of creative clashes and bruised egos. Until those are sorted, Mancino won’t be sitting behind the kit.
Instead, Nick Pierce, formerly of Unearth, has been brought in to cover drumming duties for the tour. The band seems thrilled with the choice, calling him not only a “long-time friend” but also a “phenomenal musician.” Their words, not mine.
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Apparently, Pierce didn’t just show up with a pair of drumsticks and vibes. “He learned 20 songs in a ridiculously short amount of time,” the band said, “and nearly played the entire set flawlessly at his first rehearsal.” That’s impressive—but also a bit suspicious. Either Pierce is a drumming savant, or those 20 songs aren’t as complicated as the band might think.
The praise didn’t stop there: “His precision and power have taken our music to another level.” Another level? After 20 years, you’d think they’d already be at the level. But hey, let’s give credit where it’s due.
If that wasn’t enough, Pierce managed to squeeze in some studio time with the band to record drums for a brand-new track. The band teased its release, urging fans to “keep an eye out.” Not exactly groundbreaking marketing, but sure, we’ll keep our eyes peeled.
The tour kicks off tonight (10) in Las Vegas, with Whitechapel and Shadow of Intent joining the chaos. While Mancino’s absence is notable, Pierce seems more than capable of stepping in—at least for now. Whether this lineup sticks or ends up as a temporary fix remains to be seen.
What’s clear is that As I Lay Dying isn’t slowing down, even with a shakeup in the rhythm section. After all, when a band has been around this long, a little drama is just par for the course. Fans, meanwhile, will get to see if the “new level” promised by Pierce’s drumming actually delivers—or if it’s just another line in the PR playbook.
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