Tactosa vocalist Kyle Weeden was just lately hit with some public allegations of sexual assault and psychological abuse by a lady claiming to be a former girlfriend of his. These allegations have been shared through social media and later reposted through Fb by SpiderInsideHer vocalist Kara Murray.

Among the many allegations made towards Weeden are claims of sexual assault, coercion, verbal abuse and manipulation. The incidents in query are claimed to have taken place over amid a interval from March-April 2021. In a since-deleted put up through Fb, Weeden himself responded to the allegations, issuing the beneath assertion:

“Hey everybody. Just lately I’ve been made conscious of some fairly critical allegations towards me. As I’m positive you may think about I wished to take my time to collect all the information and make a honest assertion. A put up has been made by my ex girlfriend claiming abuse, particularly manipulation and coercion. Throughout our three week relationship I handled her disrespectfully by ending our relationship to get again with my ex and being unclear about the place she stood with me.

She is a human being with emotions and I acted selfishly. In her assertion she mentions how as soon as, though she gave consent, she felt as if she didn’t have the house to revoke it. The ultimate time I ended our relationship, which was the final time we spoke, she was understandably upset, however at no level throughout our closing exchanges did she categorical this stuff to me.

She simply acknowledged that she had felt used and disregarded. She makes it clear that she has no proof to assist any of this and neither do I. She has made it clear she doesn’t wish to hear from me and I respect her needs. I’m sorry for my actions and to anybody affected by them.”

Whereas Tactosa themselves haven’t but commented publicly on the matter, Brojob vocalist Jacob Wallace got here ahead voicing his assist for Weeden. His assertion learn as follows:

“Most individuals right here will take a look at that put up and possibly land on the web page that Kyle may need finished one thing incorrect, however was in all probability capable of be taught and develop from it because it occurred some time in the past.

There are actual victims of sexual assault and that’s fucking horrible. The truth is, shit like this truly takes away from actual victims’ experiences – you mentioned in your personal put up it was consensual. Whether or not you felt coerced or not sucks, however you probably did NOT must comply with by, and appearing like he’s this horrible monster is not going to solely destroy his life, however will additional perpetuate this rising stigma {that a} true manipulator can destroy a tough staff’ goals, simply because they’ll.

Only a few individuals will really feel snug voicing this opinion out of concern of being canceled themselves, particularly once we get individuals like prime commenter right here who nonetheless imagine cancel tradition isn’t a factor.

I simply want everybody to recollect the entire Amber Heard debacle floating round. Sadly there are individuals on the market in search of consideration, making an attempt to realize traction for their very own social standing by tearing down others who bust their ass, and are merely keen to destroy others’ goals as a result of they fucking can. I’m so sick of enabling that form of energy and abuse of excellent individuals by remaining silent. It has to cease now.”

In response to his put up, Brojob then fired Wallace, providing an announcement on their very own:

“BROJOB has parted methods with vocalist Jacob Wallace after studying of his dealing with of the Kyle Weeden/Tactosa accusations and the way his feedback negatively affected victims of sexual violence.

BROJOB stands in solidarity with survivors of sexual violence and we is not going to assist, allow, or stand for misconduct, abuse, or harassment. We acknowledge that abuse of energy is a systemic drawback inside society that instantly impacts people, their households, and neighborhood members. Sexual violence is just not solely traumatic, however the burden of coming ahead could be tough and isolating, particularly throughout the music neighborhood. We’re decided to domesticate an area the place everybody can take part with out concern of violence or harassment.

We’re working collectively to find out the right way to finest transfer ahead, and can present an replace within the coming days. Within the meantime, we hope you’ll be a part of us by donating to sufferer advocacy teams equivalent to RAINN, and the Florida Council In opposition to Sexual Violence.

https://give.rainn.org/a/donate
https://www.fcasv.org/donate“

In response to being let go from the band, Wallace supplied:

“Supervisor and mates determined they didn’t like my opinion. I listened to them after they mentioned to take away the put up. I heard out the individuals who felt upset by my phrases and apologized accordingly. Now a number of douche baggage are going round spreading my phrases even after I apologized and spreading my title round like I’m some kind of sexual assault sympathizer.

Let me make one thing actually fucking clear – in case you sexually assault somebody, you ought to be castrated. It’s best to straight up have your dick yanked out of your pelvis. You shouldn’t be allowed any rights in any respect. I’m not saying all individuals who come ahead about abuse are liars. I’m nonetheless saying that on this specific case surrounding Tactosa, I used to be doubtful of the incident, and I’m not the one one.

I used to be contemplating quitting for fairly a very long time. I don’t get pleasure from the place the band has gone and actually really feel like their motion in eradicating me solidified my opinion that I’m higher off with out the band.”

[via Lambgoat]