The Neighbourhood have fired drummer Brandon Fried following a groping allegation.
Brandon Fried is in search of assist for alcohol and substance points
María Zardoya, the lead vocalist of the US indie pop group The Marias, claimed she was felt up below the desk by the sticksman, who she branded a “full creep”, and the California rock band has since introduced Fried has been dropped.
Zardoya wrote on her Instagram Story over the weekend: “I used to be at a bar final night time, and i used to be groped below the desk by brandon fried, the drummer of the neighbourhood. it was one of the uncomfortable issues i’ve ever skilled. i felt an invasion of my area, privateness and physique.
“@thenbhd ya’ll want a brand new drummer, this man is an entire creep (sic)”
In response, the ‘Sweater Climate’ hitmakers posted on the band’s Story: “We’re grateful to Maria for coming ahead. We’ve zero tolerance for any form of inappropriate conduct in the direction of ladies.
“On account of Brandon’s actions, he’ll now not be a member of The Neighbourhood.”
Fried has since issued an apology and blamed his “inexcusable and insupportable” actions on alcohol and substance abuse, which he claims to be getting assist with.
He wrote: “I’m so terribly sorry to Maria. My actions have been inexcusable and insupportable.
“They aren’t reflective of who I’m as an individual, however clearly a mirrored image of who I develop into whereas below the affect. (sic)”
The musician additionally apologised to followers of The Neighbourhood.
He added: “It’s evident that I need to tackle my issues with alcohol and substance abuse, which I’m now in search of assist for.
“I wish to apologize to ladies who’ve been victims of any conduct that has left them feeling uncomfortable or violated. I’m so sorry to The Neighbourhood and our followers for letting them down. (sic)”
In the meantime, the band has lately been within the headlines as pop megastar Billie Eilish, 20, is courting frontman Jesse Rutherford, 31.
