Metalcore Vocalist Fakes Cancer For Money, Band Finds Out

Thai metalcore band Annalynn is ending their 20-plus yr profession on a reasonably fucked up word. Again in July, vocalist Nathaphon “Bon” Jutathaveewan revealed he was recognized with abdomen most cancers. A fundraiser was launched along side Annalynn‘s document label Greyscale Data to assist Jutathaveewan together with his medical payments, because the fundraiser famous “as a result of well being system in Thailand, there is no such thing as a insurance coverage in any respect that pay the upcoming issues which are vital to assist him.”

Besides that was all bullshit. Jutathaveewan has now issued a press release saying he by no means had most cancers and that he lied to everybody for cash. Within the assertion, Jutathaveewan notes his issues stem from “private monetary struggles, together with money owed from unlawful loans and poor enterprise selections that I did not handle through the years” and he fakes most cancers to assist pay them again.

Jutathaveewan notes that he acted alone and that each Annalynn and Greyscale Data had no information of the state of affairs. Unsurprisingly, everybody in Annalynn has distanced themselves from Jutathaveewan.

“I wish to provide my sincerest apologies to everybody for all the pieces that has transpired, particularly for each the deception round my well being points and the false claims that have been made,” wrote Jutathaveewan. “I deeply remorse my actions and totally settle for accountability for the errors I’ve made. I’m really sorry for the hurt and misery this has induced.

“The issues I’ve confronted stemmed from private monetary struggles, together with money owed from unlawful loans and poor enterprise selections that I did not handle through the years. The state of affairs escalated to the purpose the place I could not see a means out, and I used to be positioned below immense stress, each financially and personally, which led to the errors I made.

“Sadly, I’ve betrayed the belief and kindness that so lots of you’ve got proven me. My poor selections have impacted not solely my very own life but additionally the lives of others round me, and I deeply remorse that.

“I WANT TO CLARIFY THAT NO ONE ELSE—BE IT THE MUSIC LABEL, FRIENDS, MY FAMILY, OR MY BANDMATES—WAS INVOLVED IN THESE ISSUES.

“I’m now going through the results of my decisions and have realized invaluable classes from this expertise. I’m dedicated to doing all the pieces in my energy to make issues proper and resolve the state of affairs as shortly as doable. I perceive that my phrases can’t undo the injury that has been completed, however I wish to humbly ask on your forgiveness. I’m really sorry for the ache and inconvenience my actions have induced, and I’m deeply remorseful for the belief I’ve damaged.”

Partially, Annalynn notes they’ve “suspended all actions, together with performances, merchandise gross sales, and any use of the band’s title in any capability” and are keen to assist anybody that bought conned by Jutathaveewan: “If anybody has been affected by these actions, please attain out to the band for help.”

“We, because the remaining members of Annalynn, deeply remorse the ache and misery attributable to Bon‘s actions. We perceive the belief and help our followers, associates, and collaborators have positioned in us through the years, and we’re heartbroken that this belief was misused by somebody we thought-about a brother. To everybody who was affected whether or not emotionally, financially, or in any other case we lengthen our sincerest apologies and condolences. Whereas we had no involvement in these actions, we share the burden of accountability for not figuring out and addressing the difficulty sooner.

“We’re dedicated to aiding anybody who was impacted and can do our greatest to offer readability and help as we navigate this tough time. The 4 of us are deeply saddened and disenchanted by Bon‘s actions. We sincerely thank everybody who has supported Annalynn all through the years.”