Vocalist LOÏC ROSSETTI Publicizes Departure from THE OCEAN

I swear there needs to be one thing within the air – between drummers getting fired, rehired, and then fired once more, and making Instagram posts itemizing the doable causes they may have been laid off – lots of bands are going by a serious structural change.

And the German band The Ocean is not any completely 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 one of the 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 smart given the period of time he spent in The Ocean.

He wished the group all one of the best, thanked everybody for his or her help, and let individuals know he’s already engaged on his subsequent mission. You possibly can take a look at the complete assertion under.

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

To everybody who’s been there from sweaty basement gigs to festivals, your help saved this hearth burning. A few of you turned actual associates alongside the best way. By no means noticed that coming. Thanks.

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

The Ocean will keep it up, and I want them effectively. I’m happy with what we constructed. Large because of Robin, my bandmates, each crew member, my spouse and household and everybody who helped make this journey doable.

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

Horns up, you stunning lunatics. Thanks for making all this chaos value it. Hold backing the bands you dig and keep secure on the market.

Peace”