Cerebral Bore vocalist Simone “Som” Pluijmers looks to have left the band with the group tapping Shawn Whitaker as a last minute replacement. The band themselves issued the following regarding that:
“Som walked out on us less than 24 hours before the US tour, and we were forced to either cancel or go ahead with it as an instrumental if need be. We didn’t want to let our US fans down, so we went ahead with our buddy Shawn Whitaker on vocals for the tour. Show us your support and make Shawn feel at home, he saved us from a disaster.”
Meanwhile, a statement being attributed to Pluijmers herself that was allegedly posted and then pulled from her Facebook can be read below:
“I decided to leave because Paul McGuire treated me bad… And him saying I walked out on them like Im a bitch is ridiculous. Im not a diva, I had to do this for my own happiness and safety. He woudnt let us have an own opinion or wouldnt let me have friends and screamt at us all the time.
Im sorry but I was too unhappy with him and had to leave. There was more going on than this but if hes gonna start bullshit than im more than happy to tell you guys the truth. I had to do this for me and thought about fans etc. it was a difficult decision… But for the best…Its about the music indeed. I used to think this about other bands too. But we are the ones who have to eat, sleep, travel and are around each other all the time.
Living with someone youre scared of is the not good guys, I hope you understand. Please take care.”
