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\n\tThe Neighbourhood<\/a> is back. On Friday, the band shared an Instagram story post announcing that the group \u2014 including drummer Brandon Fried \u2014 reunited in November 2024 following a three-year hiatus. The members are now ready to share their \u201cnext chapter\u201d with fans. <\/p>\n \n\t\u201cIn November 2021, after 10 years together, The Neighbourhood went on an indefinite hiatus,\u201d the band wrote. \u201cAs we entered our early 30s, we were faced with life outside of the band for the first time in our adult lives. Breakups, family struggles, and personal challenges.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tThe band \u2014 which originally comprised vocalist Jesse Rutherford, guitarists Zachary Abels and Jeremiah Freedman, bassist Michael Margott, and Fried \u2014 also added that the drummer will be returning to the band after he was kicked out for groping<\/a> The Mar\u00edas\u2019 Maria Zardoya in late 2022.<\/p>\n \n\tAt the time, Zardoya alleged that Fried had groped her under a table and called him a \u201ccomplete creep.\u201d The Neighbourhood acted swiftly\u00a0and booted him from the band. Fried admitted to his actions and publicly apologized to Zardoya saying it was a \u201creflection of who I become while under the influence.\u201d He promised to seek help.<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cIn November 2022, it became evident that Brandon\u2019s struggles with substance abuse needed immediate attention, and we agreed it was best for him to step away and focus on his recovery,\u201d the band wrote in their statement. \u201cTo those who spoke up and helped bring this to light, thank you. Your courage helped us get our friend the support he needed.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tThe band added: \u201cWe are proud of Brandon, the changes he has made, and the progress he continues to make in his life. Being in each other\u2019s lives for over 20 years, when one of us is going through something, it impacts all of us.\u201d<\/p>\n