I swear there must be one thing within the air – between drummers getting fired, rehired, and then fired again, and making Instagram posts itemizing the potential causes they might have been laid off – a number of bands are going via a serious structural change.
And the German band The Ocean isn’t any totally different.
First, they introduced the departure of Paul Seidel, their drummer (becoming) in February, Ramis Ahfeldt, their guitarist was subsequent and left earlier this month, with the vocalist Loïc Rossetti now following of their footsteps.
Taking to Instagram yesterday, Rossetti introduced that he was leaving the band and wished all of them the very best.
After virtually 20 years because the band’s frontman, he stated the choice was his and that he not creatively aligns with the band, which is smart given the period of time he spent in The Ocean.
He wished the group all the very best, thanked everybody for his or her assist, and let folks know he’s already engaged on his subsequent undertaking. You possibly can take a look at the total assertion under.
“What a wild journey these 16 years have been! As you may’ve heard, I’m stepping down as vocalist of The Ocean and @hellfestopenair shall be my closing present with the band.
To everybody who’s been there from sweaty basement gigs to festivals, your assist stored this fireplace burning. A few of you turned actual pals alongside the way in which. By no means noticed that coming. Thanks.
This choice is mine. Over time, our visions and artistic paths naturally drifted. With out diving too deep into it, I’ve realized I’m not meant to be a part of this explicit dynamic. No drama, simply heading in several instructions.
The Ocean will keep on, and I want them effectively. I’m pleased with what we constructed. Large due to Robin, my bandmates, each crew member, my spouse and household and everybody who helped make this journey potential.
As for me, I’m diving into one thing new and bringing all this vitality with me. I’m stoked for no matter insanity comes subsequent.
Horns up, you lovely lunatics. Thanks for making all this chaos value it. Maintain backing the bands you dig and keep secure on the market.
Peace”
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