Exhorder have revealed the departure of their drummer Sasha Horn. A statement issued by the pioneering groove metal outfit earlier today, March 18th, revealed that while the hunt for a permanent drummer remains ongoing, the band have secured the services of God Forbid‘s Corey Pierce for their immediate touring.
“After more than eight years as the drummer for Exhorder, Sasha Horn has decided to step away for the time being from the daily rock lifestyle to focus on his personal life. This decision does not impact our touring plans in any way, as we have been fortunate enough to secure the help of God Forbid legend, Corey Pierce. Corey will join us on the Tour of Unsound Minds this coming month, so we are in good hands! We are excited to jam with Corey, and to bring our live show back to the eastern states for the first time in 2026.
Sasha has this to say to everyone:
“After eight and a half years, two albums, and countless touring cycles, it is time for me to permanently step away from my position at Exhorder. All things have come to that split in the path. Best wishes to the guys moving forward. As for myself, I am in search of more time with family, continuing education, and a focus on my own personal creative endeavors. So much love to all of my fans, you mean the world to me. I shall see you again when I’m back out in it. This is not a farewell, this is a time-out.”
As we have finally completed a two year touring cycle of Defectum Omnium, our canvas is clear and we are excited about following up with our fifth album’s writing process. The search for a permanent drummer is under way.
All of our best to Sasha in his journey, and we thank him for the time, contributions, and sacrifices he made alongside us for all of these years. Best of luck and nothing but love from us moving forward.
Jason, Pat, and Kyle“
Next month will see the band out with Skinlab on ‘The Tour Of Unsound Minds‘:
04/02 Morgantown, WV – 123 Pleasant Street
04/03 Rochester, NY – Montage Music Hall
04/04 Albany, NY – Empire
04/05 Portland, ME – Genos Rock Club
04/06 Providence, RI – Alchemy
04/07 Manchester, NH – Jewell
04/08 Hamden, CT – Space Ballroom
04/09 Amityville, NY – AMH
04/10 Harrisburg, PA – Capital City Music Hall
04/11 Manalapan, NJ – Locals
04/12 Chesapeake, VA – Riffhouse
04/13 Atlanta, GA – 529
04/14 Raleigh, NC – Chapel Of Bones
04/15 Piedmont, SC – Tribbles
04/16 Chattanooga, TN – BoneBar
04/17 Dunbar, WV – Live At The Shop
04/18 Chicago, IL – Reggie’s
04/19 Cadillac, MI – The Venue
