Aaron "Monty" Montgomery

August 13, 2012

Just an FYI for everyone out there in the blogosphere and forum land. I have come across some less than truthful accounts of why I left the band Trapt in the last few months and just need to set the record straight.

I left on my own accord, of my own will, free and clear of anyone else's say so.

Chris did not fire me, replace me, or somehow make a personel change on his say so. He couldn't fire me if he wanted to.

This had nothing to do with anything creative in regards to Trapt, and if it did, why was Chris hiring me to do the drums on what are going to be tracks on the upcoming album due out sometime this year. He certainly didn't have a problem paying me for my creativity in a city with more musicians at it's disposal than anywhere else in the world, Los Angeles....

After reading comments different people have posted online about what Chris told them at a show or someone told them about what Chris said, enough is enough. I am here to STOP THE LIE.

I appreciate the guys and the time we spent together over the last ten years. I wish them well. I was not expecting to be undermined in regards to my musicianship based on a personal decision to move forward in my life. This mis information is unfortunate, untrue, and needs to be addressed straight from the source..... me!

Feel free to repost this anywhere you see fit if truth is not the prevailing outcome.

God bless,

Monty

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Ian Herald

You're the man, Monty. Well said, and God bless brother.

Rhiannon Carman

Thanks for setting things straight

Isaiah Dansereau

how do the new tracks sound?

Capri Wesley

You rock! Can't wait to see you again sometime!

Danny Silvea

Glad to see your playing on the new songs. Your drumming is a HUGE part of why I like Trapt. You don't just support the songs....you ADD to them.

Wade McManus

rock on

Kaci Anne

Very well said! Everyone comes to a point in their lives when they need to decide if they want a change. We are all behind you!!

Kyle James Snook

Glad to read this Aaron.

Ever since I joined the official Trapt group on FB and have seen Chris post I've noticed that he never has anything to do but whine and bitch about someone. He blocks people who genuinely care about the band and calls them nam…

Aaron "Monty" Montgomery

Thanks Kyle. I will keep you posted when things become available. Appreciate your support. Monty

Justin Wallis

I appreciate the read on this... there's no doubt your skill level far exceeded all expectations. I appreciate everything you've done for the music world and Trapt itself, and wish you the best of luck in your future.

Jeniffer Dugan

People like to start drama

La-Tarsha Harris

I'm glad you said this....there is so much BS going around.

Isaiah Dansereau

aaron would u ever jam with simon again or do a project?

Jóseth Radiant

and this is what it means to hear it straight from the horse's mouth. props to you for cutting thru the b.s. \mm/

Michael Smith

Aaron,I've been a huge Trapt fan since the first album,seen you guys live at least 5times here in Florida,been to lots of rock shows in my life and honestly you guys have always put on one hell of a show,what was always cool was how Robb and you especi…

Aaron "Monty" Montgomery

Thanks to all of you for your kind words and encouragement. I really do appreciate it:)

La-Tarsha Harris

You're an amazingly talented dude Monty and we support you 100% in your endeavors.

Alexis Terry

You're very talented, and although I was upset not seeing you at the last [T] show, I'm happy for you and excited to see where you go! Best of luck and keep us all posted.

Christina McNally

I have to add something to this.....I just seen TRAPT and I spoke with both Chris and Peter and neither had one had anything negative to say about Aaron or why he decided to leave, other then it was his decision and it was personal. They wish him nothi…

Aaron "Monty" Montgomery

Thanks Christina. I appreciate your kind words and your interest in the truth. After seeing multiple postings online about why my departure took place and all the mis information around it, I decided it was time for me to set things straight just so pe…

Christina McNally

Anytime Aaron, I truly had no idea you had left until I was there and TRAPT was in front of me and the 1st words outta my mouth is "Thats not Aaron", I figured I have been a fan for so long and have met you guys at EVERY and I mean EVERY IL and WI show…