Musicians Name Out Followers After Oceano Exits Tour + Singer Quits

The fallout continues from Oceano dropping off the upcoming Americas Rejects tour with Attila, Vendor and Nathan James, with some musicians siding with Oceano singer Adam Warren and calling out followers over the stress levied at him for taking the tour and finally dropping off the run whereas asserting an finish to his band.

Why Oceano Taking the Tour Was Resulting in Backlash

As acknowledged, the preliminary run of the America’s Rejects tour was set to characteristic Attila, with Oceano, Vendor and Nathan James collaborating. However the tour began to attract criticism because of the problematic previous of two members of the touring invoice.

Alpha Wolf’s Josh Arnold sparked controversy whereas referring to the trek in his Instagram story because the “rapist abuser tour,” referencing sexual misconduct allegations made in opposition to at the very least one member of the touring lineup. Alpha Wolf had dismissed now Vendor frontman Aidan Holmes from their band in early 2018 after allegations had been levied in opposition to him. After Holmes went on to type Vendor, all of his preliminary bandmates give up after alleging that he had “verbally and emotionally abused” one of many group’s members.

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In the meantime, Attila’s Chris Fronzak denied sexual misconduct allegations levied in opposition to him in 2020. That very same 12 months, drummer Bryan McClure was fired over allegations of rape and grooming.

On condition that that they had signed on for the run, singer Adam Warren was then questioned about aligning with the 2 bands for a tour on social media. Initially, he acknowledged that he did not “sustain with web stuff like that lately” as a result of he’s “fairly busy with household and work.” The vocalist didn’t deal with the character of the controversy in his response and stood by Oceano accepting a tour alternative that got here their manner. However after performing some analysis, Warren reversed course and dropped off the tour however not with out some issues to say on the matter.

What Oceano’s Adam Warren Mentioned After Dropping Off Tour

“After gathering my very own data on the topic OF COURSE we shall be eradicating Oceano from the tour. However disgrace on all of you who tried to make me the scapegoat. What are YOU doing to alter this tradition moreover level fingers and reshare rumors? It’s time to get to work. I had zero concept the surroundings I used to be getting myself into. And I’m speaking brazenly about it. What are YOU doing to alter this?,” he questioned.

The singer then continued to rant in opposition to the music trade and introduced plans to give up Oceano after their remaining exhibits in 2025.

“I believe that earlier than judging the harmless band simply taking what appeared like an honest alternative and has by no means been related to these bands earlier than, it is best to look in direction of the Brokers, Managers, Venues, Web sites, Festivals that every one proceed to assist, ebook, and clearly downplay to their very own shoppers the character of individuals their (good) bands work with,” he acknowledged at one level.

“I had ZERO concept my title is being tossed round alongside aspect fucking individuals who have folks accusing them of horrible issues,” he continued. “And getting upset with ME, as a result of I’m simply listening to about it? In actual time folks swarmed me whereas I used to be nonetheless determining what was happening. Y’all are vicious and clearly search chaos with out care of who it results. Thought I’ve been blessed with a lot alternative, as we enter a extra linked period I’ve felt very disrespected over time from a scene that basically is extra a facade than an actual idea in actuality.”

What Different Musicians + Followers Are Now Saying

A few fellow musicians have since weighed in on the topic. Salem Vex of The Requiem and Crucifiction commented, “Performative ass music scene completely happy that there’s one much less black dude within the scene (that impressed many people to begin bands) doesn’t sit proper with me in any respect.”

The singer later added, “Wishing you luck along with your solo challenge G. Thanks for the music and years of dedication to the scene, oceano was at all times an enormous inspo.”

Tyler Acord, previously of the band Points, added, “Getting upset at a assist band for taking a tour with a problematic headliner is unnecessary to me. accountability at all times goes from the highest down. like, you’ll be able to’t maintain the chick fil a worker within the drive via accountable for the corporate being homophobic.

A lot of Oceano followers rallied to assist Adam Warren as nicely. “Actually upset at you mfs who bitched at Oceano for taking the tour with Attila. Should you didn’t just like the tour, don’t go. Should you do, do your factor. However to push it so far as having Adam depart the band is insane. I’m certain it can all work out however rattling, fairly bummed about Oceano,” provided one fan.

“Completely heartbreaking to learn all of this. One in all my idols and favourite to carry the mic. All of this as a result of everybody needs to level fingers. Miserable,” instructed one other.

“I hope this message actually helps folks perceive that their quickness to pitchforks actually impacts folks, and we must always assume one of the best earlier than we assault. The scene wants extra of that,” one individual commented.

“Folks blaming you for others’ wrongdoings is tousled,” added one other. See some extra fan responses beneath.

Oceano’s Adam Warren Gives a Clarification

Although Adam Warren revealed that he is leaving Oceano amidst all the dialog concerning the tour, he is since provided a clarification that the backlash surrounding the run was not the reason for the group shutting down, although it did make him understand he is prepared for it to be achieved now.

When one fan remarked on social media, “It actually sucks you guys are hanging it up over criticism for taking a tour alternative,” Warren responded, “It’s not likely about that for me being achieved with Oceano. Learn the entire thing and be attentive to element if ur gonna chime in on its that’s all I ask cuz folks don’t appear to be good at studying retention on right here.”

“It’s been a very long time coming. Discover how we didnt tout in any respect for two years… I’ve even mentioned on stage this band received’t final eternally. THIS expertise simply actually made me able to be achieved SOONER than I first deliberate. My workforce doesn’t even know but. However after right this moment I’m absolutely bored with the trade and the complicit folks linked to it,” he continued.

“Why would I keep within the bigger trade when there’s so many fucked up folks lurking round? I’m exposing it with my platform. Rn. And one of the simplest ways to do this is to ALSO not have something to lose if ur gonna. Time for me to go Indy and write solo music and play exhibits with my buddies domestically once more. I miss that almost all,” he concluded.