Dustie Waring has addressed his status with Between The Buried And Me following his firing in 2024. The split came after a legally disputed rape allegation, which Waring denied.
Though he briefly rejoined the band in 2023, things fell apart again. In spring 2024, the band confirmed lawyers were involved and cited his termination was due to:
- Failure to render first-class live performances
- Failure to timely notify the band of his inability to perform at all the band’s live performances
- Overall demeanor and negative behavior with his fellow bandmates, their family members, and the band’s crew
Today, July 23rd, Waring shared a quick update to clarify his current situation:
Time for an update.
I’ve been off the road for a while now, which hasn’t been easy, since music has been my life for as long as I can remember. While I haven’t spoken publicly about my absence until now, I feel it’s time to address the questions about my involvement with the band.
After 20 years of albums, tours, and great memories, BTBAM and I have officially parted ways. The delay in saying something wasn’t about avoidance, time and privacy were necessary, and I truly appreciate your patience and understanding.
I want to thank the guys in BTBAM, all of the fans, our crew, and the many companies and collaborators who made the last two decades an experience beyond anything I could’ve imagined as a kid. Growing up with all of you, onstage and off, has been one of the greatest gifts of my life.
Thank you to everyone who’s checked in or sent kind words during this time, your support has meant the world and made a real difference. I’ve been quietly working on lots of new music and I’m excited to share more with you soon. Looking forward to seeing you all soon.
Dustie