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"I cannot have these serious allegations influence the band".Sigur Ros' Orri Páll Dýrason Sigur Rós drummer Orri Páll Dýrason has announced that he’s leaving the acclaimed Icelandic band after facing sexual allegations online. Posting on his official Facebook page, Dýrason wrote: “I cannot have these serious allegations influence the band and the important and beautiful work that has been done there for the last years.” The remaining band […]The post Sigur Rós drummer Orri Páll Dýrason quits band after facing sexual assault allegations appeared first on NME.
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