Metal band Nevermore's reunion plans have ignited a debate after founding member Jim Sheppard was reportedly not invited. Jeff Loomis, a current member, addressed the controversy in an open letter, explaining the band's decision while acknowledging the hurt feelings.
There’s good news for metal fans in the new year as Nevermore has announced plans to reunite … even if founding member Jim Sheppard isn’t happy about not being invited along for the ride. And we know that because one member of the group, Jeff Loomis , issued an open letter on his Instagram page from himself and fellow member Van Williams on New Year’s Eve after Sheppard’s wife made a post calling the reunion without him “disrespectful.
” “So, the NEVERMORE teaser has sparked a lot of positivity and some expected negativity,” the letter read. “Let me (Van) address the negative first. Some people think it’s disrespectful not to involve Jim or inform him of our plans. But those who feel that way don’t know the history of the band or the behind-the-scenes dynamics that led to this decision. While it may not have been the most ideal approach, the reality is that there hasn’t been communication with Jim in years. “We felt that sometimes for the sake of a fresh start, it’s necessary to move on from relationships that may no longer be conducive to growth or new beginnings,” the post continued. “We made this decision with the intention of honoring the legacy of the band while moving forward in a way that felt right for us at the time.”“And he is free to pursue whatever path he chooses,” it continued. “Without going into too much detail, I’ll just say respect goes both ways, and certain things became irreconcilable over time for us.”Over the years, we made incredible music and amazing memories together,” he wrote. “But as time went on, things spiraled out of control … trust, respect, and the joy of it all started to disappear. I always compare it to an analogy like having a cake and eating it too, but in our case, it turned into having a cake covered in (expletive) frosting. You wanna eat it but it’s covered in (expletive)
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