Brandon Fried, the drummer for the rock band The Neighbourhood, was ousted after being accused of groping María Zardoya, of the band The Marias.

In a statement on social media, following Zardoya’s claims, the band wrote: “We are grateful to Maria for coming forward. We have zero tolerance for any kind of inappropriate behaviour towards women. As a result of Brandon’s actions, he will no longer be a member of The Neighbourhood.”

Zardoya took to her Instagram story to level an allegation against Fried, writing: “I was at a bar last night, and i was groped under the table by brandon fried, the drummer of the neighbourhood. it was one of the most uncomfortable things i’ve ever experienced. i felt an invasion of my space, privacy and body.”

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“@thenbhd ya’ll need a new drummer, this guy is a complete creep,” she added.

Fried reacted to the allegations saying that he regretted his actions and that he was looking at therapy for his alcohol and drug issues.

“I am so terribly sorry to Maria,” he wrote. “My actions were inexcusable and intolerable. They are not reflective of who I am as a person, but clearly a reflection of who I become while under the influence. It is evident that I must address my problems with alcohol and substance abuse, which I am now seeking help for.”

“I want to apologize to women who have been victims of any behavior that has left them feeling uncomfortable or violated,” he continued. “I am also sorry to The Neighbourhood and our fans for letting them down.”

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Who is Brandon Fried?

Brandon Fried is best known for their debut album I Love You. He and his fellow bandmates formed the group in 2011. They released the debut extended play (EP) I’m Sorry… in May of 2012.

The album featured their hit single Sweater Weather, which reached #1 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart. 

According to Business Insider, Brandon has an estimated net worth of approximately $1.5 Million.