Vocalist LOÏC ROSSETTI Broadcasts Departure from THE OCEAN

I swear there must be one thing within the air – between drummers getting fired, rehired, and then fired once more, and making Instagram posts itemizing the potential causes they may have been laid off – plenty of bands are going via a significant structural change.

And the German band The Ocean is not any totally different.

First, they introduced the departure of Paul Seidel, their drummer (becoming) in February, Ramis Ahfeldt, their guitarist was subsequent and left earlier this month, with the vocalist Loïc Rossetti now following of their footsteps.

Taking to Instagram yesterday, Rossetti introduced that he was leaving the band and wished all of them the very best.

After nearly 20 years because the band’s frontman, he mentioned the choice was his and that he now not creatively aligns with the band, which is sensible given the period of time he spent in The Ocean.

He wished the group all the very best, thanked everybody for his or her assist, and let folks know he’s already engaged on his subsequent undertaking. You possibly can try the complete assertion under.

“What a wild trip these 16 years have been! As you may’ve heard, I’m stepping down as vocalist of The Ocean and @hellfestopenair can be my last present with the band.

To everybody who’s been there from sweaty basement gigs to festivals, your assist stored this hearth burning. A few of you turned actual pals alongside the way in which. By no means noticed that coming. Thanks.

This determination is mine. Over time, our visions and inventive paths naturally drifted. With out diving too deep into it, I’ve realized I’m now not meant to be a part of this explicit dynamic. No drama, simply heading in several instructions.

The Ocean will keep on, and I want them properly. I’m happy with what we constructed. Massive because of Robin, my bandmates, each crew member, my spouse and household and everybody who helped make this journey potential.

As for me, I’m diving into one thing new and bringing all this power with me. I’m stoked for no matter insanity comes subsequent.

Horns up, you lovely lunatics. Thanks for making all this chaos price it. Maintain backing the bands you dig and keep secure on the market.

Peace”