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Neurosis Drummer Jason Roeder Exits Music Amid Controversy

1/29/2025

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Jason Roeder, the talented drummer from Neurosis and Sleep, is stepping away from music. In a heartfelt Instagram post, he revealed plans to sell most of his gear, declaring he is "no longer a touring musician." This decision may be influenced by the band's silence regarding serious allegations against frontman Scott Kelly, leaving Roeder's musical future shrouded in uncertainty.

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Jason Roeder, the talented drummer from Neurosis and Sleep, is stepping away from music. In a heartfelt Instagram post, he revealed plans to sell most of his gear, declaring he is "no longer a touring musician." This decision may be influenced by the band's silence regarding serious allegations against frontman Scott Kelly, leaving Roeder's musical future shrouded in uncertainty.