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Former Into It. Over It., Hellogoodbye manager resigns after sexual assault accusation
[Pictured: Into It. Over It.'s Evan Weiss; photo credit: Topshelf Records] Into It. Over It. and former Hellogoodbye manager Chase Igliori has resigned after being accused of sexual assault. Read more: Melanie Martinez releases statement following sexual assault allegations In a public Facebook post, Hilary J. Corts alleges that Igliori groped her and kissed her without her consent […]
Sigur Rós drummer leaves band due to sexual assault allegations
Sigur Rós drummer Orri Páll Dýrason has left the band after being accused of sexually assaulting a woman in 2013, as reported by Pitchfork. The Icelandic avant-garde act acknowledged the resignation in a statement on Monday. “In the wake of the extremely serious and personal allegations made against him in recent days, we have today […]
New Amity Affliction music video tackles sexual assault, violence
Aussie metalcore band the Amity Affliction just dropped a brand-new song from their upcoming album Misery. However, the real magic rests within the band’s efforts to deliver and carry out a powerful message. Read more: Palaye Royale unveil cover of upcoming album ‘Boom Boom Room (Side B)’ Serving as a follow-up to Misery’s leading single “Ivy […]
With 'Pantychrist,' Dana Dentata speaks on sexual assault without filters or shame
The 2021 tidal wave of creativity in the wake of the pandemic unleashed the full potential of rap–metal goddess Dana Dentata. The brutal persona of Canadian singer-songwriter Dana Marie Wright, Dentata not only brings a bleak aesthetic edge back to the metal scene akin to Poppy on a Rob Zombie binge but also introduces an […]
Beach Slang guitarist removed from band in wake of sexual assault allegations - UPDATED
[Photo via Facebook.] UPDATE: Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 4:55 p.m. EST Ex-Beach Slang guitarist Ruben Gallego has responded to sexual assault allegations and the band's decision to remove him in a statement to Pitchfork: “I’d like to say that what’s important to me is that people stand with survivors and that we continue to foster an […]
Tiny Moving Parts vocalist issues apology following sexual assault allegation
Tiny Moving Parts vocalist Dylan Mattheisen has issued an apology following an anonymous sexual assault allegation made against him just over a week ago. Mattheisen released a statement apologizing for his actions and announcing that proceeds from Tiny Moving Parts’ upcoming tour would be donated to charities. Read more: My Chemical Romance fan designs flash tattoos […]
Op-Ed: Amidst a multitude of sexual assault allegations, is it OK to still be a fan?
[Photo by: Corey Blaz on Unsplash] It seems every day now, there is a new headline concerning sexual assault in the entertainment industry. These disgusting and traumatizing acts permeate film, television and music alike, exposing our idols as morally defective criminals. In the past several weeks alone, actor Kevin Spacey, actor/comedian Louis C.K. and film director Harvey Weinstein […]
He Is We singer Rachel Taylor found not guilty of sexual assault allegations
He Is We vocalist Rachel Taylor has been found not guilty of sexual assault charges levied by former touring guitarist Macy Santa Maria. According to a statement from Taylor, Santa Maria accused the vocalist of touching “the side of her torso and her buttocks over a blanket” at the beginning of their tour in August […]
Katy Perry accused of sexual assault by “Teenage Dream” video co-star
Katy Perry has been accused of sexual assault by a former music video co-star. Josh Kloss appeared in the singer’s “Teenage Dream” video in 2010, which just passed its nine-year anniversary this weekend. Kloss states he was planning to cover the track on ukulele to celebrate the anniversary but decided against. Instead, he stated women […]
Beastie Boys' Ad-Rock speaks out on sexual assault allegations against his father
[Photo by: Late Night With Seth Meyers/YouTube] Beastie Boys' Ad-Rock, a.k.a. Adam Horovitz, is responding to sexual assault allegations made against his father, playwright and mentor Israel Horovitz. On Thursday, nine women came forward with accounts of abuse by the elder Horovtiz in a detailed exposé for The New York Times. The women attest to […]
