Seller vocalist Aidan Ellaz Holmes has issued an announcement relating to the controversy surrounding him that has cropped up as soon as once more just lately. Again in 2018, Holmes and his then band Alpha Wolf parted methods within the wake of a sexual assault allegation towards Holmes. Whereas preliminary authorized motion was taken towards Holmes, the fees have been reported to have been dropped in gentle of a scarcity of proof.
Two years later, Holmes drew controversy for a mass exodus of bandmates from his then outfit, Seller. Holmes discovered himself as the only real remaining member of the group, as two of his bandmates got here forwards with allegations of abuse.
Since then, Seller‘s lineup has undergone a number of revisions, most notably be rebuilt this yr with a brand new roster to share the stage with Holmes. The meat between Alpha Wolf and Holmes nevertheless has lingered through the years, with Alpha Wolf‘s bassist/vocalist John Arnold taking goal on-line earlier this week with a submit believed to be concentrating on Holmes.
In gentle of Attila, Oceano, Seller & Nathan James saying their ‘America’s Rejects Tour‘, Arnold posted:
“HAHAHAHA
I used to be going to say some shit in regards to the rapist abuser tour
However that shit tour is soooo embarrassing and pathetic it’s all talking for itself
If you happen to’re from the states and observe me on right here. I’d wish to suppose your real sufficient to worth the ladies in your life and never assist the cesspool tour
Anybody and everybody concerned are fucking morons and shall be burning so many bridges.”
Match For A King bassist/vocalist Ryan “Tuck” O’Leary additionally took a shot on the invoice, stating on social media earlier this week, “I ponder if Seller will take part in Fronz’s solely followers? Could be too consensual for Aidan.”
The controversy additionally spilled over to Attila and their vocalist Chris Fronzak, as some turned their focus again on the sexual misconduct allegations made towards him again in 2020. Fronzak denied these allegations. Nevertheless, a number of weeks later, the band would hearth their drummer Bryan McClure after allegations of rape and sexual misconduct have been made towards him.
Oceano quickly discovered themselves catching warmth over taking a spot on the tour, nevertheless, vocalist Adam Warren claimed to be unaware of the extent of the allegations talked about above. Finally, yesterday, November twentieth, he introduced that Oceano would not be on the invoice, and in addition acknowledged that he could be quitting Oceano.
As he defined in his assertion and follow-up feedback on social media, his exit from the group was partially a response to the frustration he felt being tied into the allegations made towards others, in addition to his lack of religion within the scene his band operates in. He stated of the latter, “Why would I keep within the bigger business when there’s so many fucked up folks lurking round?”
Now Holmes has newly issued an announcement of his personal through his Instagram story. It reads as follows:
“I used to be 21 in 2018 when the allegations first grew to become a factor. Rather a lot folks don’t even realise it was involving somebody I cherished dearly which it made all of the extra coronary heart breaking. (In the future I’ll clarify every thing however I actually don’t suppose any of you deserve it)
This scene is product of up of deeply insecure those who appear to be in love with the idea of hypocrisy. Pointing the finger however by no means taking a look at themselves
AW have at all times weaponised these allegations towards me. They’re finished it since Seller first fashioned in 2018. I wanted and I needed to consider they do it as a result of they care a lot. That their hearts are so full for one thing they consider in regardless of it being false. How can I blame them? I’d actually do the identical
however then in 2020 allegations of their label proprietor and reserving agent grooming underage ladies went viral on Twitter, with screenshots and
proof and nobody batted a watch.why
why is it decide and select and never all or nothing like it’s for me
I went to courtroom I went by the method, I adopted every thing accordingly. I attempted to do the suitable factor.
I’m so uninterested in all of it, and I don’t need to hand over my ardour and love for one thing as a result of folks I both don’t know or haven’t seen in lots of a few years don’t need me to
I left the scene I had one thing lacking I needed to proceed my ardour for music. I needed to write down one other file and get again on the market and took alot to do.
Solely for a similar repeating issues, none of it’s even actual. Nothing is even actual it’s simply discuss. Individuals making jokes about abuser excursions or “ladies cowl their drinks.” It’s disgusting. Why even joke about shit like that.
I’ve a mom, a sister, and a girlfriend, you bought folks simply throwing phrases like “r*pist” round for the clicks and it’s actually disgusting.
By language and response alone it’s laborious for me to consider any of you really care in regards to the concern at hand. Which is violent crimes towards ladies, as an alternative it’s simply you taking your shot and making your hit to make your self really feel higher. It’s opportunist behaviour if something.
the issue stems from inside you, look man I’m not an ideal individual. I’ve made errors and I’ve tried my finest to be a greater individual on a regular basis for the folks I like. And what… YOU received’t enable me that? What do I have to vocalise each remedy session, or make some
lengthy winded bullshit submit that’s designed to purely “flip” the narrative fuck that man.I’m not a “r*pist”
that’s it.
I’m not a hurt to anybody or something.
this scene and it’s tradition to only to destroy is fucked. The best way folks got here after Adam was fucked when the dude did actually nothing incorrect.
and only a fast one to the folks saying I used to be working and hiding, wouldn’t go to venues and wouldn’t do shit, I used to be too busy volunteering abroad making an attempt to do the suitable factor while you be chatting shit behind your pc so fuck you man
I’m out.
Good luck with it.”
For his half, Attila‘s Chris Fronzak is unphased by the controversy and the departure of Oceano from the invoice, confirming earlier right this moment the tour remains to be on with a alternative for Oceano being lined up. Requested for remark about Oceano‘s departure from the trek on social media, Fronzak replied, “Yeah, right here’s my comment- I don’t give a fuck!”
Dates for the tour in query embody:
03/04 Destin, FL – Membership LA
03/06 Memphis, TN – Growlers
03/07 Houston, TX – Studio At Warehouse Dwell
03/08 Dallas, TX – Bushes
03/10 El Paso, TX – Lowbrow Palace
03/11 Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater
03/13 Grand Junction, CO – Mesa Theater
03/14 Denver, CO – Gothic Theatre
03/15 Colorado Springs, CO – Black Sheep
03/18 Iowa Metropolis, IA – Wildwood Saloon
03/19 Indianapolis, IN – Deluxe
03/20 Chicago, IL – WC Social Membership
03/21 Lansing, MI – Grewal Corridor at 224
03/22 Covington, KY – Madison Theater
03/25 New Haven, CT – Toad’s Place
03/26 Amityville, NJ – Amityville Music Corridor
03/27 Scranton, PA – The Ritz Theater
03/28 Brooklyn, NY – The Brooklyn Monarch
03/29 Studying, PA – Reverb
03/31 Raleigh, NC – Lincoln Theatre
04/01 Atlanta, GA – Terminal West
04/02 Charleston, SC – Music Farm
04/04 West Palm Seashore, FL – The Banyan Dwell
04/05 Tampa, FL – The Orpheum
