Los Angeles hardcore act Zulu have introduced that they’ve parted methods with frontman Anaiah Muhammad and are happening hiatus following abuse allegations lodged towards the singer.
Muhammad was just lately accused of abuse by musician Simpson, who wrote on her Instagram account, “In April of final yr we had an encounter that was initially consensual which resulted in me being so traumatized, I used to be gaslit by him into pondering I used to be on my interval till I used to be capable of go to a healthcare supplier after a subsequent encounter the place he choked me so onerous it left an enormous bruise close to my neck all the way down to a part of my collarbone, and I knew after exhibiting it to somebody I wanted to hunt assist.”
She continued, “Understanding one thing was deeply, deeply mistaken, I started sharing my expertise and emotions with individuals who could know of another person harmed by Anaiah, and I uncovered an in depth, horrifying sample of abuse I used to be the newest sufferer in.”
In response, Muhammad issued the next assertion: “I need to begin by saying that I categorically deny ever partaking in any type of bodily abuse. Violence in the direction of anybody, particularly companions, is totally towards my values, and I’d by no means hurt anybody.”
He added, “I need to make it completely clear that I’ve by no means engaged in any type of coercion, manipulation, or isolation towards this particular person. At no level have I ever tried to regulate her surroundings, intervene along with her private life, or limit her in any approach.”
After performing with out Muhammad in São Paolo, Brazil over the weekend, Zulu have now determined to half methods with the singer, whereas additionally taking a break as a band. The hardcore act’s prolonged assertion reads as follows:
“We’re conscious of the allegations introduced forth towards Anaiah. We stand in solidarity with all people who find themselves victims of abuse, and condemn the mistreatment of these susceptible in our communities. Our hearts exit to anybody who has skilled any type of bodily or emotional abuse, assault, or some other act that has induced hurt and brought their company away from them.
Different members of Zulu have separated ourselves from Anaiah and can now not be working with or performing with him in any capability.
We need to acknowledge the allegations have been by no means disclosed to us prior, and we have been instantly involved studying the detailed account. We have been conscious there have been unresolved points between the events concerned, however not the character of the allegations. With reference to our earlier drummer’s posts, whereas he was filling in on tour with us he didn’t disclose information of those allegations apart from what we understood to be points surrounding their relationship. He finally didn’t play with us due to confusion over scheduling.
We perceive that this has been extraordinarily upsetting and disappointing to anybody who supported this band, it’s message and what it’s represented. Upon our return residence we have now withdrawn from scheduled performances and shall be formally placing this mission on pause.”
Zulu have canceled all of their touring plans, together with the choose dates they have been scheduled to help Refused on the legendary Swedish hardcore band’s farewell North American tour kicking off later this month.
See Zulu’s assertion within the Instagram put up beneath.