It’s evident that a significant transformation is underway in the music scene—amidst drummers being dismissed, reinstated, and then let go once more, alongside social media posts hinting at potential reasons for their departures, numerous bands are experiencing significant changes in their lineups.
The German group The Ocean is no exception to this trend.
This February marked the announcement of drummer Paul Seidel’s exit from the band. Following him was guitarist Ramis ahfeldt, who departed earlier this month. now, vocalist Loïc Rossetti has also decided to leave.
Taking to instagram yesterday, Rossetti shared his decision to part ways with the band while extending his best wishes for their future endeavors.
A frontman for nearly two decades, he expressed that this choice was entirely his own and attributed it to a lack of creative alignment with the band’s current direction—a sentiment that resonates given his long tenure withThe Ocean.
He conveyed heartfelt gratitude towards fans for their unwavering support and informed them that he is already working on new projects. You can read his full statement below.
“What an astonishing journey these 16 years have been! As you may have heard,I’m stepping down as vocalist ofThe ocean and @hellfestopenair will be my final performance with them.”
“To everyone who supported us from those sweaty basement shows to festivals—your encouragement kept our passion alive. Some of you became true friends along the way; I never expected that. Thank you.”
“This decision is mine alone. Over time, our artistic visions naturally diverged. Without going into too much detail, I’ve come to realize I’m not meant to be part of this particular dynamic anymore. No drama here; just different paths ahead.”
“I wish The Ocean all the best moving forward; I’m proud of what we created together. Huge thanks to Robin and my bandmates as well as every crew member involved in making this journey possible.”
< em >“As for me , I’m ready to explore something new while carrying all this energy forward .I’m excited about whatever wild adventures lie ahead.”
< em >“Horns up , you amazing souls . Thanks for making all this chaos worthwhile .Keep supporting your favorite bands and stay true out there.”
< em >“Peace “ If you’re craving more metal news? Subscribe To Our Daily Newsletter!
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