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 for the reason that unique run of 2009 to 2012 after which rejoining when the band got here again in 2022, his ousting has apparently brought about some bitter emotions.
Having been round for the reason that first file, Ferris mentioned in his submit that the band has been a supply of great private relationships. In any case this time, it feels 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 experience. I’ve met a ton of fantastic folks and fashioned lifelong friendships whereas enjoying music during the last 17 years. However I’m not going to be in WIM transferring ahead. This was not my selection. I’m insanely disillusioned within the determination making that introduced us up to now. I’m disillusioned in myself for permitting them to be in my wedding ceremony.
“Impulsivity and brief sighted considering bankrupted a expertise purchaser in Japan. Followers have 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 happy 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.
