Fu*k This Metalcore Vocalist for Scamming People with Fake Cancer Diagnosis
After 20 years as a band, Thai metalcore outfit Annalynn is no more. And it’s all because their shithead vocalist decided to scam people with a fake cancer diagnosis and subsequent fundraiser.
This all started back in July when the vocalist in question, Nathaphon “Bon” Jutathaveewan, announced that he’d been diagnosed with stomach cancer. The news quickly got people concerned for his well-being, both physically and financially. and the band’s label Greyscale Records helped start a fundraiser to help cover medical bills.
Well, eventually the truth came out and Jutathaveewan just recently issued a statement clarifying that he in fact didn’t have stomach cancer and that it was all a lie so he could get money to help him deal with “personal financial struggles, including debts from illegal loans and poor business decisions that I failed to manage over the years.”
Just… what the fuck.
In a statement, which we’ve posted in full just below, Jutathaveewan clarified that he decided to pull this stunt on his own and that no one knew about the deception until now.
“I would like to offer my sincerest apologies to everyone for everything that has transpired, especially for both the deception around my health issues and the false claims that were made. I deeply regret my actions and fully accept responsibility for the mistakes I have made. I am truly sorry for the harm and distress this has caused.
“The problems I have faced stemmed from personal financial struggles, including debts from illegal loans and poor business decisions that I failed to manage over the years. The situation escalated to the point where I couldn’t see a way out, and I was placed under immense pressure, both financially and personally, which led to the mistakes I made.
“Unfortunately, I have betrayed the trust and kindness that so many of you have shown me. My poor decisions have impacted not only my own life but also the lives of others around me, and I deeply regret that.
“I WANT TO CLARIFY THAT NO ONE ELSE—BE IT THE MUSIC LABEL, FRIENDS, MY FAMILY, OR MY BANDMATES—WAS INVOLVED IN THESE ISSUES.
“I am now facing the consequences of my choices and have learned invaluable lessons from this experience. I am committed to doing everything in my power to make things right and resolve the situation as quickly as possible. I understand that my words cannot undo the damage that has been done, but I want to humbly ask for your forgiveness. I am truly sorry for the pain and inconvenience my actions have caused, and I am deeply remorseful for the trust I have broken.”
Naturally, this revelation didn’t sit well with the rest of Annalynn, who posted their own statement in light of Jutathaveewan’s admission. As a result, they said that the band has “suspended all activities, including performances, merchandise sales, and any use of the band’s name in any capacity”. Furthermore, they offered to help anyone that fell for the deception.
The following is the band’s reaction to what they learned.
“We, as the remaining members of Annalynn, deeply regret the pain and distress caused by Bon’s actions. We understand the trust and support our fans, friends, and collaborators have placed in us over the years, and we are heartbroken that this trust was misused by someone we considered a brother. To everyone who was affected whether emotionally, financially, or otherwise we extend our sincerest apologies and condolences. While we had no involvement in these actions, we share the burden of responsibility for not identifying and addressing the issue sooner.
“We are committed to assisting anyone who was impacted and will do our best to provide clarity and support as we navigate this difficult time. The four of us are deeply saddened and disappointed by Bon’s actions. We sincerely thank everyone who has supported Annalynn throughout the years.”
We at MetalSucks hope everyone negatively affected by Jutathaveewan’s actions will be made whole again. As for the rest of Annalynn, they’ve got a lot of shit to unpack, but hopefully they’ll be able to move on without a piece of shit behind the mic.
