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\n\t\tThis band had just a couple of thousand followers before one post unexpectedly blew up this week (Picture: Instagram\/@bandreignofficial)<\/p>\n
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\n\t\tThis band had just a couple of thousand followers before one post unexpectedly blew up this week (Picture: Instagram\/@bandreignofficial)<\/p>\n
A local New Jersey<\/a> band has gone viral after its post seeking replacement group members, having been forced to drop two for \u2018unforeseen and disgusting reasons\u2019, was served up on millions of users\u2019 feeds.<\/p>\n Reign were communicating with their loyal fanbase of a couple of thousand followers on Instagram<\/a> this past week, only to see the post unexpectedly reach over two million accounts, all around the world, on the platform.<\/p>\n And the band\u2019s messy drama fascinated many who were unintentionally reading about the fallout, with several comparing it to Fleetwood Mac\u2019s legendary spats<\/a> and tangled love lives once further details were revealed.<\/p>\n \u2018Due to unforeseen and disgusting reasons, Ryan and Aubrey are no longer in Reign. Their actions in zero way are a reflection of the morals of the band and everyone who is involved with the band,\u2019 the original post began, written on behalf of remaining members, guitarists CJ and Aiden, and drummer Cork.<\/p>\n \u2018The things going on behind the scenes that were brought to the light was simply unacceptable and THAT is the honest and genuine truth. Now that we look to the future we are looking for a new vocalist and bassist because this is 100% not the end of this band and we plan to move the same way as before,\u2019 the statement continued, promising further details in a future post.<\/p>\n However, the details that Reign ended up sharing first were about Ryan and Aubrey\u2019s transgressions \u2013 and the updates had people locked in.<\/p>\n \t\t A further comment from the band, adding \u2018context for those who ask\/assume the wrong stuff\u2019 then explained: \u2018Aubrey cheated on our drummer (Cork) with Ryan months ago and kept the relationship a secret for months. <\/p>\n \u2018As soon as we found out we decided it was best to kick out both members because at the time (Tuesday) they were still together and were persistent on being a thing. We kicked them because these are supposed to be people that we can trust and the fact they did that to our drummer was enough for us to do what we did (that\u2019s not the only reason).\u2019<\/p>\n The comment then touched on darker territory, alluding to \u2018other horrific things that Ryan has done to other women\u2019 coming to light, meaning that the band want \u2018absolutely nothing to do with him whatsoever\u2019. <\/p>\n In another comment after questions clearly sprang up in the wake of the last one, Reign\u2019s account added: \u2018We feel the need to make it clear. The reason Aubrey is not in the band is because of how the relationship with her and Cork (our drummer) ended (which we didn\u2019t know how until Tuesday).\u2019<\/p>\n \u2018We have been talking to her (and she fully understands why she\u2019s not in the band) because of course we still care about her and want the best for her,\u2019 the group promised, before clarifying that Aubrey was \u2018no longer associated with Ryan after seeing all of the awful things about him that have come to the light\u2019.<\/p>\n \u2018This is a wild first post to see from a band I\u2019ve never heard of,\u2019 observed Alex Mulder in a comment that attracted over 37,000 likes.<\/p>\n \u2018Instagram just be dropping me off anywhere,\u2019 quipped @belladonnapaniic, attracting another 33,000 likes while Alicia added: \u2018Well damn now I gotta stick around to see the new band even tho I never knew the old one.\u2019<\/p>\n \u2018We have always stood with and supported\u00a0@bandreignofficial\u00a0ever since the very first post of theirs that we came across,\u2019 announced group Allbrook Station. \u2018Which is this one.\u2019<\/p>\n \u2018Well that\u2019s one way to find a new band to listen to,\u2019 chimed in Dominik Knoll.<\/p>\n \u2018To everyone new here that\u2019s never heard of us. We seriously have no f**king clue why this is blowing up the way it is,\u2019 shared Reign in a later post, before revealing a snapshot of the account\u2019s dashboard and the 1.4 million accounts the post had reached.<\/p>\n It also got them 191,527 profile visits and 3,626 new followers at the time of sharing.<\/p>\n \u2018A whole lotta drama I never knew I needed, my algorithm is absolutely wild,\u2019 replied content creator account Lucie Woos, before echoing what many others had pointed out: \u2018I\u2019m glad something good came out of this for your band and more people know you exist.\u2019\u00a0<\/p>\n \u2018I\u2019m excited to give you guys a listen once you get the situation figured out!\u2019 responded Alex in the original thread.<\/p>\n Reign, which formed in 2022, is booked to play Chaos & Carnage at nightclub Reverb in Reading, Pennsylvania, and is seemingly determined to press ahead with the gig.<\/p>\n \u2018Unfortunately we don\u2019t have a bassist and vocalist anymore (CHAOS IS STILL HAPPENING DON\u2019T WORRY) so please hit us up and share this all over,\u2019 the band shared on a post seeking its new members.<\/p>\n Got a story?<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk<\/a> entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff<\/a> page \u2013 we\u2019d love to hear from you.<\/p>\n Arrow Arrow Arrow![\"Metal](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SEI_296525474-33c3-e1778431812403.jpg\")
\n\t\tReign are seeking new group members \u2013 and the internet is hooked on the gossip (Picture: Instagram\/@bandreignofficial)<\/p>\n
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