Music Offspring drummer says he's been ousted from band because he won't get COVID-19 vaccine By Lauren Huff Lauren Huff Lauren Huff is a writer at Entertainment Weekly with over a decade of experience covering all facets of the entertainment industry. After graduating with honors from the University of Texas at Austin (Hook 'em, Horns!), Lauren wrote about film, television, awards season, music, and more for the likes of The Hollywood Reporter, Deadline Hollywood, Us Weekly, Awards Circuit, and others before landing at EW in May 2019. EW's editorial guidelines Published on August 3, 2021 09:57PM EDT Turns out, you gotta keep 'em separated. Pete Parada, drummer for the pop-punk band the Offspring, says he has effectively been kicked out of the group because he refuses to get vaccinated against COVID-19. He shared the news on his Instagram account Tuesday, writing, "Since I am unable to comply with what is increasingly becoming an industry mandate, it has recently been decided that I am unsafe to be around, in the studio, and on tour. I mention this because you won't be seeing me at these upcoming shows." It's unclear whether the move is permanent or temporary. EW has reached out to the Offspring and Parada for comment. Pete Parada performing as part of the Offspring. Mauricio Santana/Getty Images In his Instagram post, Parada said he had a mild case of COVID over a year ago, but his decision to not get vaccinated, which he says he made with his doctor, is because he has a long history of Guillain-Barré Syndrome. (The CDC has said people who have previously had GBS may receive a COVID-19 vaccine, and the high efficacy and safety of the vaccines have been well documented to date.) "I have no negative feelings towards my band," Parada added. "They're doing what they believe is best for them, while I am doing the same. Wishing the entire Offspring family all the best as they get back at it! I'm heartbroken not to be seeing my road community, and I will miss connecting with the fans more than I can express in words." In the meantime, Parada said he intends to launch a new project, though he didn't provide further details, and release some music with his daughter. "I deeply appreciate your understanding and support as my family and I find a new way forward. Sending love to everyone who has been impacted by this pandemic, in all the ways lives have been lost and altered," he concluded. Related content: See the celebrities who are getting the COVID-19 vaccine: 'Take care of yourself and others' Broadway sets rule for audiences to be vaccinated and wear masks for performances through October Joe Rogan clarifies his controversial vaccine comments: 'I'm not an anti-vax person'