The Neighbourhood Kicked Out Drummer Brandon Fried

The NBHD fired their drummer, Brandon Alexander Fried, after a woman accused him of groping her.

On the evening of November 13, American rock band The Neighborhood publicly announced their decision to kick out their drummer, Brandon Fried.

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The reason for their breakup with their band member is Maria Zardoya's allegation that he groped her.

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A singer of the band "The Marias" said that she was touched inappropriately by Brandon under the table last night in the bar.

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She tagged @thenbhb and wrote in her Instagram, "You will need a new drummer as this guy is so disgusting."

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In a short period of time, the band uploaded the story to their Instagram, which revealed their decision to remove Fried from their band.

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The band wrote that "they are thankful to Zardoya for her courage to speak out."

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Fried apologised for his actions on his social media account a few minutes later.

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He wrote, "I was drunk, and I feel sorry for my behaviour."

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NBHD fired him on the spot and made it clear that they would never tolerate such behaviour.

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