Vendor vocalist Aidan Ellaz Holmes has issued an announcement relating to the controversy surrounding him that has cropped up as soon as once more not too long ago. 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 costs had been reported to have been dropped in mild of an absence of proof.
Two years later, Holmes drew controversy for a mass exodus of bandmates from his then outfit, Vendor. Holmes discovered himself as the only remaining member of the group, as two of his bandmates got here forwards with allegations of abuse.
Since then, Vendor‘s lineup has undergone a couple of revisions, most notably be rebuilt this 12 months 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 purpose on-line earlier this week with a publish believed to be concentrating on Holmes.
In mild of Attila, Oceano, Vendor & Nathan James saying their ‘America’s Rejects Tour‘, Arnold posted:
“HAHAHAHA
I used to be going to say some shit concerning 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 comply with me on right here. I’d wish to suppose your real sufficient to worth the ladies in your life and never help the cesspool tour
Anybody and everybody concerned are fucking morons and will probably 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’m wondering if Vendor 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. Nonetheless, a number of weeks later, the band would fireplace their drummer Bryan McClure after allegations of rape and sexual misconduct had 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. In the end, yesterday, November twentieth, he introduced that Oceano would not be on the invoice, and likewise said 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 trade when there’s so many fucked up individuals 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. Lots individuals don’t even realise it was involving somebody I beloved dearly which it made all of the extra coronary heart breaking. (At some point I’ll clarify every part however I truthfully don’t suppose any of you deserve it)
This scene is manufactured from up of deeply insecure folks that 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 achieved it since Vendor first fashioned in 2018. I wanted and I wished 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 might truthfully 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 via the method, I adopted every part accordingly. I attempted to do the correct factor.
I’m so bored with all of it, and I don’t wish to hand over my ardour and love for one thing as a result of individuals 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 wished to proceed my ardour for music. I wished to put in writing 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 speak. Individuals making jokes about abuser excursions or “girls cowl their drinks.” It’s disgusting. Why even joke about shit like that.
I’ve a mom, a sister, and a girlfriend, you bought individuals simply throwing phrases like “r*pist” round for the clicks and it’s truthfully disgusting.
By language and response alone it’s arduous for me to consider any of you really care concerning the challenge at hand. Which is violent crimes towards girls, as a substitute 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 particular person. I’ve made errors and I’ve tried my greatest to be a greater particular person on a regular basis for the individuals I like. And what… YOU received’t enable me that? What do I must vocalise each remedy session, or make some
lengthy winded bullshit publish 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 way in which individuals got here after Adam was fucked when the dude did actually nothing mistaken.
and only a fast one to the individuals saying I used to be operating 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 correct factor while you be chatting shit behind your laptop 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 now 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 Stay
03/08 Dallas, TX – Timber
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 Stay
04/05 Tampa, FL – The Orpheum
