Dance Gavin Dance and singer Tilian Pearson have each shared new statements revealing that Pearson will rejoin the band. They anticipate to be again on the highway collectively in 2023. In his posting, Pearson spoke of going to remedy, however clarified that his remedy for substance abuse points had nothing to do with sexual misconduct allegations levied in opposition to him.
Pearson, the longtime clear vocalist of Dance Gavin Dance, was earlier this 12 months stated to be “stepping away” from the California post-hardcore act after he confronted sexual assault allegations. Subsequently, the group stated the singer would “search skilled assist” as they continued to tour with out him.
In Pearson’s new assertion, which emerged on Thursday (Nov. 10), the singer addresses struggles with alcohol that he says intensified after the sudden April loss of life of Dance Gavin Dance bassist Tim Feerick. However he says these points had “nothing to do with any sort of sexual misconduct.”
In Dance Gavin Dance’s simultaneous assertion on Thursday, as Metallic Injection reported, the band welcomes Pearson again to the fold. They write, “If the previous 12 months has taught us something, it is that everybody handles grief in another way, and Tilian isn’t any exception. When Tilian opened as much as us about his substance abuse downside that had spiraled in latest months, all of us agreed that he wanted time to reset his life to keep away from the tragic destiny of so many.”
The group provides, “We’re a resilient group who has at all times believed in redemption, and we’ve got seen the onerous work that Tilian has been doing to handle and overcome a problem that has plagued him for years. That is why we’re welcoming him again to the band. We’re happy with his progress and we stay up for seeing all of you on the highway subsequent 12 months.”
Pearson writes, “I needed to replace everybody on what has been taking place throughout my time away from Dance Gavin Dance. When the band was coping with the tragic lack of one in every of our brothers, it might have introduced us collectively, however as an alternative, it despatched me down a self-destructive path.”
He continues, “I’ve spent the previous few months in a rehab program for alcohol alongside an intensive sequence of remedy periods to reassess my life and the way I wish to stay it. It grew to become clear to me and my bandmates that that is what needed to occur for me to proceed with the group, and I’ll at all times admire their understanding, help, and the time that they’ve given me to get my life collectively.”
Pearson provides, “I hate the facility that I’ve allowed alcohol to have over my life. I wish to apologize to the band and the entire followers of Dance Gavin Dance and guarantee you that my errors are purely my very own and may by no means be a mirrored image on the opposite members.”
He concludes, “It is also vital for me to handle one thing that has been twisted and misrepresented throughout my absence from the band. The work I’ve carried out on myself and my substance abuse points has nothing to do with any sort of sexual misconduct. I’ve by no means had intercourse or any sort of intimate relationship with out the consent of a associate. I hope this clears up the occasions of the previous few months, and I am excited to reunite with the band and see all of you on the highway in 2023.”
In case you or somebody you realize has been sexually assaulted, sources can be found to assist. Please go to RAINN (Rape, Abuse and Incest Nationwide Community) on-line or dial 800-656-HOPE (800-656-4673).
Dance Gavin Dance Assertion – Nov. 10, 2022
Tilian Pearson Assertion – Nov. 10, 2022
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