A few days ago we reported that Neurosis and Sleep drummer Jason Roeder appeared to have either quit making music, or at least retired from the road. Roeder has since clarified in a new post that he has not retired from music, and that there's nothing in the world he'd rather be doing.
Roeder then offered two pieces of vital information. First, he has no idea what's going on with Neurosis ever since they fired Scott Kelly back in 2019 over some extremely serious allegations of abuse. Roeder then notes he was fired from Sleep back in November by their manager over the phone. Roeder mentions he hasn't spoken to either Sleep's Al Cisneros or Matt Pike since then. So who knows what's going on in the Sleep camp, but they've been largely very quiet outside their recent reissues.
Roeder drummed for Sleep between 2009 and 2019, and then again from their reformation in 2021 to 2024. Sleep has not addressed the situation.
"Small vinyl archive for sale. 113 records," wrote Roeder in his post. "Would like to sell as one lot. (maybe to a record store?) All records in unopened, mint condition. Best offer. To be clear, I have not 'retired' from music. There is nothing on this earth that I would rather do. Life got in the way. One day I hope to jump back in. My personal circumstances prevent me from being able to make that a reality. A career in music is treacherous. I bet everything on it and lost.
"As far as Neurosis goes – I don't know. The remaining members are truly amazing people and with or without me I am sure they will continue to do mind-blowing work, whatever form it takes.
"As far as Sleep goes, I was unceremoniously fired By Sleep's manager over the phone back in November. I haven't spoken to Al or Matt in months and that brings some peace to my life that I am thankful for."
