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GMA Network
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Marcus Adoro to join Eraserheads at upcoming festival amid sexual assault allegations
The Eraserheads will perform with complete members at the Electric Fun Music Festival. Guitarist Marcus Adoro will join the band after it was announced that he will be stepping back due to the sexual assault and harassment allegations against him. In an official statement on Instagram, the festival producers said Adoro is "actively and legally addressing the baseless and false allegations that recently circulated online." 'Mr. Adoro maintains his innocence and has presented the steps he has taken to assert his innocence through the appropriate legal channels," they added. 'His legal counsel has also assured us that his participation in the festival will not hinder or delay their ongoing efforts to seek a fair and lawful resolution.' The producers clarified that they do not condone abuse in any form, but at the same time, "firmly reject the culture of trial by social media." 'We stand for due process, fairness, and the fundamental right of every individual to address accusations in a lawful and just manner.' With this, the Electric Fun Music Festival is pushing through 'with clarity, integrity, and our full commitment to the music and the community that brought us all together.' In 2019, Marcus' daughter Syd Hartha spoke up on the alleged physical and verbal abuse from her father. Marcus' ex-partner Barbara Ruaro also opened up on the abuse. In 2022, Marcus reached out to Syd Hartha ahead of the Eraserheads reunion concert. In March, a post on Reddit went viral when a netizen claimed that Marcus raped her when she was in high school. The Electric Fun Music Festival has been rescheduled to October 18. —Nika Roque/JCB, GMA Integrated News
Filipino Times
06-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Filipino Times
Ely Buendia breaks silence on allegations vs Eraserheads guitarist Marcus Adoro
Ely Buendia has issued an official statement on social media regarding the sexual harassment allegations against Eraserheads lead guitarist Marcus Adoro. The statement, posted in collaboration with Eraserheads: Combo on The Run director Diane Ventura, acknowledged the controversy and emphasized their stand against abuse. 'We acknowledge the recent allegations that have surfaced online,' Ely wrote on Instagram. 'As proponents of justice, we unequivocally condemn all criminal acts and stand against abuse of any form. Above all, we seek the truth.' He added that Adoro will be stepping away from their upcoming project while addressing the issue: 'We move forward with humility and deep respect for the truth and social responsibility.' The band is set to perform in a concert on May 31 at the SMDC Festival Grounds in Parañaque City. The controversy stems from a Reddit post in March, where a user alleged that Adoro raped her when she was in high school. As of writing, Adoro has not released a public statement addressing the accusation. Eraserheads: Combo on The Run premiered in theaters last March. The film chronicles the band's rise to fame, their emotional breakup, and the effort behind their historic 2022 reunion concert Ang Huling El Bimbo, which drew over 60,000 fans.
