Exhorder have announced that drummer Sasha Horn is stepping away from the band to “focus on his personal life.” Horn, who has been with the band for over eight years, contributed to two albums and countless tours before deciding to take a break from the “daily rock lifestyle.”
Exhorder confirmed the change earlier today, stating: “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!” A permanent replacement for Horn has not yet been announced.
Horn himself shared a heartfelt message with fans: “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… This is not a farewell, this is a time-out.”
Exhorder added: “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 underway. 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.”
Fans can still catch Exhorder live on the eastern leg of The Tour Of Unsound Minds in 2026, now with Corey Pierce filling the drum seat. The tour kicks off on April 2 at 123 Pleasant Street in Morgantown, WV and wraps up on April 19 at The Venue in Cadillac, MI. Get your tickets here.
4/2 Morgantown, WV 123 Pleasant Street
4/3 Rochester, NY Montage Music Hall
4/4 Albany, NY Empire
4/5 Portland, ME Genos Rock Club
4/6 Providence, RI Alchemy
4/7 Manchester, NH Jewell
4/8 Hamden, CT Space Ballroom
4/9 Amityville, NY AMH
4/10 Harrisburg, PA Capital City Music Hall
4/11 Manalapan, NJ Locals
4/12 Chesapeake, VA Riffhouse
4/13 Atlanta, GA 529
4/14 Raleigh, NC Chapel Of Bones
4/15 Piedmont, SC Tribbles
4/16 Chattanooga, TN BoneBar
4/17 Dunbar, WV Live At The Shop
4/18 Chicago, IL Reggie’s
4/19 Cadillac, MI The Venue
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