Wormrot Loses Vocalist 2022-06-01 by cvlts | 12 Comments | Singaporean grindcore act Wormrot vocalist and founding member Arif has announced his departure from the band, effective immediately. On top of this, Arif's wife and band manager Azean, who has been with the band since its inception will also be leaving.
In a shared statement posted via social media outlets:
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It is with a heavy heart to announce that I, Arif, and Azean have parted ways with Wormrot.
We’ve thought about it for some time before coming to a final decision. We’ve been going through a lot of personal hardships and it’s taken a toll on our mental health and well-being. This is for the best.
There are many other factors that are just too personal to share. Certain issues have become priorities that we just can’t avoid. It’s going to take us some time to recover. It was a difficult decision but our family is our priority and we do not wish to hold the band back.
Also, I have to stop pretending that I am still interested being in the band. It feels wrong and disrespectful to Rasyid and Vijesh whom I regard as part of my family. The best people I have ever worked musically with.
Thank you for your amazing love and support for the past 15 years. Thank you for believing in me. Past members, friends near and far, and promoters who’ve hosted us. Azean and I have been in the band since Day 1 in 2007 and these memories are embedded in us until the end of time.
We wish nothing but the best to Wormrot and their future endeavours. HISS is my final album.
Good times.
- Arif and Azean
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The band had this to say regarding the recent departures:
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We thank Arif for devoting 15 years of his life to Wormrot. We also thank Azean for being the reliable mother of the band throughout the years. It must have been a difficult decision to make, but one we wholeheartedly respect. Thank you Arif and Azean for the unforgettable memories. We wish happiness to your family.
Lastly, we apologise to everyone for taking our time releasing this news. As much as we try to find the right time not to affect or interfere with the promotion and release of our upcoming album, there really is no right time. We seek your understanding and patience as we handle this to our best ability, and most importantly respect for the decision made by Arif and Azean.
As of 1st June 2022, Wormrot will continue without Arif.
Thank you.
- Rasyid and Vijesh
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Wormrot's fourth LP HISS is scheduled for release July 8th via Earache Records.
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This sucks but at least it seems pretty amicable.
On the other hand damn I wish I lived in Singapore because I’d be trying out ASAP, Wormrot has to be a super fun band to front.
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thats a shame, but at least the new stuff sounds pretty good so theyre leaving on a high
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Sad stuff, but at least they're all on good terms. Gonna jam their new album ahrd.
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grimly enough, i only just heard about their new record after seeing this news last night...
just preordered the vinyl. glad to see they still plan to carry on. band is too important to end.
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this is a wild news
must be something serious behind the scenes
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yeah there's clearly something serious that's happening
hope it all works out for them both
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Immigration is, sometimes, needed.
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What a bummer dude, fucking great vocalist
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Seems like a really cool dude too. Didn't somebody here mention he has a Twitch channel?
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His Twitch channel is Rotworks, he shares his art there. Lots of cool stuff!
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Yeah his link is here
http://www.twitch.tv/rotworks/about
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glad he managed to squeeze out a goodbye album before leaving, based on the singles it's gonna be a hell of a ride.
hope they take good care and am curious what all former Wormrot (as the band is most likely done now) will do in the future.
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