Rings of Saturn, a technical deathcore band, faced ongoing controversies, lineup changes, and disputes, and many of them are about founding member Lucas Mann. These conflicts shaped the band’s future, industry reputation, and public perception within the metal scene
Lucas Mann and the Internal Drama
The band’s internal tensions first became public when guitarist Joel Omans left in December 2014. He openly criticized Lucas Mann’s approach to music, calling him “a hack of a musician.” His statement was quite harsh: “The deciding factor in me leaving the band was Lucas. I had enough of biting my tongue and going along for the ride. To summarize he simply doesn’t care about playing guitar or being a musician anymore. He stresses the band into recording songs note by note, releases them, doesn’t learn them, and then makes as much money as he can from the merch while sitting in the comfort of his parents’ house.”
He continued, “On top of that he is a self-centered *sshole to his bandmates and fans, which is not acceptable to me in any way. I couldn’t be happier with my choice to leave.”
The band had issues with the industry as well. In April 2016, Rings of Saturn was dropped by Nuclear Blast Records. According to Loudwire, the label cited “brazen threats” from Lucas Mann. He allegedly threatened to publicly condemn Nuclear Blast if they didn’t comply with his demands, which the label called “baseless.” This incident damaged the band’s reputation in the industry.
What’s Next for Rings of Saturn?
Rings of Saturn continues their career despite the drama, but fans aren’t quite happy with the band’s current state. The band lost vocalist Ian Bearer, and it led to a shift toward an instrumental direction. Joel Omans left the band for the second time in April 2024 and left Lucas Mann and drummer Ryan Sinnott as the only members.
According to their Facebook page, the band is currently on the Silver Linings European Tour 2025 and has plans for a seventh album in development. Their future remains uncertain, though: as many fans question if Rings of Saturn can continue as a two-person project under Mann’s leadership.
