Jordan Mancino (born May 22, 1983) is an American drummer. He has played with several metal acts as the official or as a live member, including

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, and

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. Mancino, alongside the rest of AILD, have stated that the band may consist of Christians but their music is not just for Christians.

Background

Jordan Mancino started his musical career with the band Edge of Mortality which played shows with Born Blind and Cast in Stone, one member went on to join

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. He later met his longtime friend

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. The duo were in several acts together including Point of Recognition. The two friends left that band and then formed

. The two formed the band and released six albums, as well as a compilation of cover songs. In 2009, Mancino joined the supergroup

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. When Lambesis plotted to kill his wife, Mancino, along with AILD's guitarists

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and

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and bassist Josh Gilbert formed a new band called

with

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's guitarist and vocalist. Mancino recently stated that there is no ill will towards Lambesis. Wovenwar has released two albums, ''

'' (2014) and ''

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'' (2016). In 2016, Mancino filled in for

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drummer Nick Pierce for a brief time. Mancino has released several play-through videos, including "Anodyne Sea". In 2017, it was reported that Lambesis resurrected AILD with all new members. It was also stated that none of the original members, including Mancino, would return to the lineup. However in June 2018, it was confirmed the lineup of Mancino, Hipa, Sgrosso, Gilbert and Lambesis have reunited.

Bands

Current *

(2009–present) *

(2013–present) Live *

(2013) *

(2016) Former * Edge of Mortality (1998–2001) *

(2000–2014, 2018–2022) * One Foot Forward (2001) * Point of Recognition (2001–2002) * Thieves & Liars (2001–2003) *

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(2007–2008)

Discography

As I Lay Dying *'' Beneath the Encasing of Ashes'' (2001) *''

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'' (2003) *'' Shadows Are Security'' (2005) *'' A Long March: The First Recordings'' (compilation, 2006) *''

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'' (2007) *''

The Powerless Rise ''The Powerless Rise'' is the fifth studio album by American metalcore band As I Lay Dying. The album was released on May 7, 2010 in Europe, and on May 11, 2010 in the United States. ''The Powerless Rise'' debuted at No. 10 on the ''Billboard'' ...

'' (2010) *''

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'' (compilation, 2011) *'' Awakened'' (2012) * '' Shaped by Fire'' (2019) Wovenwar * ''

'' (2014) * ''

'' (2016) Sworn Enemy * '' Maniacal'' (2008)

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