NewsMarch 24, 2025 6:16 PM ET2,835 views

Hacktivist has mass exodus of members leaving only vocalist Jermaine Hurley and JJ Olifen

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British rap metal act Hacktivist have announced the mass departure of members from the outfit. The British rap metallers are currently down to a duo of vocalists Jermaine "J" Hurley and JJ Olifent, with guitarist James Hewitt, bassist Josh Gurner and drummer Richard Hawking all having exited the lineup. 

Gurner and Hawking in particular had been with the band since they formed back in 2011.

In a statement given today, Monday, March 24th, the remaining band members shared the following:

Today we're announcing that drummer; Richard Hawking, guitarist; James Hewitt, and bassist; Josh Gurner, will not be continuing in the band with us. We're super grateful for their contributions and wish them all the best in their future endeavors. Tough decisions have been made on all sides, but we can assure all of our supporters that there's no bad blood between us. It's all love.

Updates to follow about a fresh new line up this week so keep your eyes and ears peeled.

 

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anonymous 8 days ago

make america britain again

anonymous 8 days ago

It's really weird that PR teams pay you to post this garbage.. Literally nobody knows who this is or cares. Just wasted breath

anonymous 8 days ago

WHO?

anonymous 8 days ago

"Who?", everyone asked in unison.

anonymous 8 days ago

Does that guy have a toe for a finger?

NorthFromHere 8 days ago

Sounds like another Fever 333 situation. Rap/metal shouldn't exist.

anonymous 8 days ago

Great, they keep the stupid rappers but get rid off all the people who actually played real instruments…

anonymous 8 days ago

Crap band

anonymous 7 days ago

Under age hugs probably

anonymous 7 days ago

Football tackle? Unauthorized nudes of band members? Stealing money for OF?

anonymous 7 days ago

2016 Lurk= But Hilarys Emails 2025 Trump National Secruity Advisor plans war strikes on The Signal App and accidentally adds a journalist to the detailed confidential airstrike conversation (which is being improperly held on a channel not meant for military intelligence).

anonymous 7 days ago

I have information that will lead to the arrest of Hillary Clinton, serial child murderer who drinks baby blood for breakfast upon her throne of maggots

anonymous 7 days ago

It's wild that bands don't take this as an obvious sign but then again, self-awareness is trait uncommonly found these days.

anonymous 7 days ago

So they're fired or they quit?

anonymous 7 days ago

never heard of her

anonymous 7 days ago

JJ Onlifans

anonymous 7 days ago

anonymous 3 hours ago So they're fired or they quit? Mass exodus means they quit

anonymous 7 days ago

Allegations incoming

anonymous 7 days ago

No one else wants to comment on that guy's pinky finger?

anonymous 7 days ago

" Wouldn't it be hilarious if lurk died" I would break my sobriety to celebrate this momentous occasion. Kill yourself pussy




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