{"id":235592,"date":"2025-10-19T05:09:13","date_gmt":"2025-10-19T05:09:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/235592\/"},"modified":"2025-10-19T05:09:13","modified_gmt":"2025-10-19T05:09:13","slug":"canadian-death-metal-band-lutharos-vocalist-and-drummer-quit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/235592\/","title":{"rendered":"Canadian Death Metal Band Lutharo&#8217;s Vocalist and Drummer Quit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Why can\u2019t people just be not creepy? It\u2019s not that hard, good grief. But, according to Krista Shipperbottom, the founding vocalist for Canadian melodic thrash metal band <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lutharo_official\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Lutharo<\/a>, someone in the band clearly didn\u2019t know what that meant. Shipperbottom, along with the band\u2019s drummer Cory Hofing, have quit the band because of it.<\/p>\n<p>Shipperbottom said in her own statement how she \u201cwas pushed to the limit by a long-term pattern of toxic and harmful beavhior from one individual,\u201d adding:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhile I will not name this person, I believe many can read between the lines based on past experiences and patterns that have already circulated within the industry.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am speaking not out of spite, but out of a desire to protect others. If my story can serve as a warning, then I hope it gives future collaborators the awareness I wish I had.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTo those who choose to remain by his side, I truly hope one day you choose yourselves and your well-being.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p>Hofing\u2019s choice to leave was out of solidarity with Shipperbottom, and the fact that he\u2019s not a shitty person, with him saying:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn recent years it became increasingly difficult for me to feel comfortable within the environment of the band. There were ongoing internal dynamics and patterns of behavior that I found unhealthy, and I reached a point where I could no longer continue in that space.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn recent months, I had many honest conversations with my friend and bandmate Krista. Through these conversations, I gained a deeper understanding of what she has experienced over many years. Based on what I have personally seen and heard, I fully support her decision to step away for the sake of her mental health and well-being.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI stand with her and respect her strength in choosing herself after enduring so much.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p>Lutharo took an interesting approach to their responding statement as a band. They definitely gave Shipperbottom her flowers, along with acknowledging Hofing\u2019s contributions, but they didn\u2019t really address the issue at hand:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Krista and Cory have decided to part ways with Lutharo.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cKrista has been an integral part of this band since the very beginning. For the past 11 years, her voice, lyrics, energy, and commitment have helped shape and grow Lutharo into what it is today. She has poured her heart and soul into this band and her spirit will always be a part of Lutharo. We\u2019ve grown so much together and are forever grateful for the incredibly wild journey we\u2019ve shared.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCory played a huge role in elevating the band early on with his contributions to the Unleash the Beast EP, and he gave absolutely everything during the writing and recording of 2024\u2019s Chasing Euphoria. He brought an infectious energy, to every stage, always smiling and blasting.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cKrista and Cory will be truly and deeply missed, and we wish them nothing but love, happiness, and success in whatever the next chapter may bring.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTo all of our fans, thank you for standing by us during these incredibly tough times. Although this chapter closes, our journey continues.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAll of our previously announced shows, including our upcoming European tour with Alestorm and Roses of Thieves, will still take place. Details coming soon.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s good it seems like everyone is respecting and understanding Shipperbottom and her experience, so I wonder if it\u2019ll ever be revealed which band member she was speaking of, and why the rest of members still in the band are supporting him. <\/p>\n<p>We can\u2019t enjoy anything anymore.<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Why can\u2019t people just be not creepy? It\u2019s not that hard, good grief. 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