With Confidence are ‘Taking a Step Back from Touring’ Following Sexual Misconduct Allegations
With Confidence made the headlines over the past several days after accusations of sexual misconduct against two of their members, guitarist Luke Rockets (who has since been kicked out of the band) and vocalist/bassist Jayden Seeley surfaced.
First, someone came forward through a now-deleted post to share a story involving Luke Rockets who made sexual advances against then-underage friend who maintained anonymity. The post, which consisted of screenshots of a conversation Luke had with the victim, quickly made the rounds and the Australian band didn’t take long to respond to these allegations.
In a statement made November 13th, the band announced that Luke was no longer a member of With Confidence. The Hopeless Records act also changed their display photo on Facebook to a photo of the three remaining members—drummer Josh Brozzesi, guitarist Iñigo Del Carmen, and Jayden.
Late last night an allegation came to our attention about our guitarist Luke Rockets. Luke Rockets is no longer a member…
Posted by With Confidence on Monday, November 13, 2017
Posted by With Confidence on Monday, November 13, 2017
With Confidence then released a follow-up statement sharing further thoughts on the situation:
We wanted to share some further thoughts pic.twitter.com/yTMQzXbrjO
— With Confidence (@withconfidence_) November 14, 2017
Shortly after the sexual misconduct allegations broke out, With Confidence had also been dropped from Knuckle Puck’s headlining tour and didn’t get to close out the tour’s remaining six dates with Movements and Homesafe.
Due to information that has come to light, With Confidence will not be appearing at the last six shows of our US tour.
We support those affected by recent allegations. pic.twitter.com/6eXK3K1TMv
— Knuckle Puck (@KnucklePuckIL) November 13, 2017
If he was so disgusted and disappointed, he should have come forward too pic.twitter.com/rW84V0FLrj
— aleks (@aleksk_) November 15, 2017
In a Tweet, Josh said that he and Iñigo were aware of these more recent allegations:
We have been made aware of an allegation against Jayden. It's very late here but Ini and I are looking into this and are treating this with the utmost seriousness.
— josh brozzesi (@joshwithcon) November 15, 2017
— jayden seeley (@jaydenwithcon) November 15, 2017
Luke Rockets has yet to make a statement of his own to address the allegations made against him. Meanwhile, With Confidence announced November 16th that they are “taking a break from touring” in light of the situation.
We are taking a step back from touring while we process and think on recent developments.
— With Confidence (@withconfidence_) November 16, 2017
There hasn’t been a new update from the band since.
