The Neighbourhood fires drummer after sexual assault allegations
The Neighbourhood are one of the most enduring bands of all time. Their most recent album, The Great Destroyer, entered the UK albums chart at number one and continues to be a firm favourite of fans across the world. The band have performed at some of the most prestigious venues including Download, London and Reading. The Neighbourhood have also released two critically acclaimed albums in their career, playing a huge part in the evolution of heavy metal from the ’70s to today.
However, in light of recently reported sexual assault allegations against their drummer, Joey Sturgis, the band announced that the drummer will no longer be a part of their work. Joey, who has been a part of the band since 2012, has not been in good standing with the band and is set to leave the band by the middle of June. The band have released the following statement:
“The band of The Neighbourhood have been working on a new album with Joey for the last six years. The Neighbourhood’s management and Joey have decided to end this relationship. This is a very sad decision for Joey, and it is a decision for him to make. We wish Joey the best of luck in his future career.”
The band say they will continue to work with Joey on a future album, but have made the decision to end a relationship that has been in existence for six years.
The band say they will continue to work with Joey on a future album, but have made the decision to end a relationship that has been in existence for six years.
The band note that Joey has received an offer from an act in the U.K., and that their management will meet with him in early June.
The band’s management also recently announced they will be retiring The Neighbourhood’s iconic stage name, as well announcing that there would be no further touring plans for the band.
I’m happy for them. They deserve someone better. It’s the people like them who make heavy music what it is today. I really don’t like the misogynoir element to the metal scene, but I understand that there are some members of it who do. It’