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Ingested Parts Ways with Lead Singer Amid Assault Allegations

2/19/2026

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Ingested fired lead singer Josh Davies after assault allegations from several women.
Adam Mercer will take over vocal duties for the Bodysnatcher tour.
Several women alleged assault, including one on TikTok, and neither Ingested nor Davies has commented.
The band was formed in 2006.
The Denigration release is planned for May and the band will begin a European tour in March before a U.S. leg.

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Story summary

Ingested fired lead singer Josh Davies after assault allegations from several women.
Adam Mercer will take over vocal duties for the Bodysnatcher tour.
Several women alleged assault, including one on TikTok, and neither Ingested nor Davies has commented.
The band was formed in 2006.
The Denigration release is planned for May and the band will begin a European tour in March before a U.S. leg.