A fiery social media submit from founding Woe, Is Me keyboardist and vocalist Ben Ferris revealed that he was apparently unexpectedly fired from the band. Having been a part of the outfit because the unique run of 2009 to 2012 after which rejoining when the band got here again in 2022, his ousting has apparently prompted some bitter emotions.
Having been round because the first report, Ferris stated in his submit that the band has been a supply of great private relationships. In spite of everything this time, it appears like he feels his ousting was unjustified.
Fairly than paraphrase his emotions, Ferris’ assertion is as follows:
“Lengthy submit.. sorry upfront. It’s been a trip. I’ve met a ton of wonderful folks and shaped lifelong friendships whereas taking part in music during the last 17 years. However I’m not going to be in WIM shifting ahead. This was not my alternative. I’m insanely upset within the determination making that introduced us up to now. I’m upset in myself for permitting them to be in my marriage ceremony.
“Impulsivity and brief sighted pondering bankrupted a expertise purchaser in Japan. Followers had been let down. That’s not okay. To be very clear, I voted on honoring our dedication to go to Japan. It’s an odd feeling to see one thing you helped construct get bastardized. An album will come out quickly, and I’m pleased with the work I did on it. I’m pissed and I really feel betrayed, nevertheless it’s price listening to. Thanks for studying. See y’throughout.”
Nobody from Woe, Is Me has commented on Ferris’ ousting at the moment.