RIZE bassist and Dragon Ash support member, Kaneko Kensuke (KenKen) was arrested last Friday for violating the cannabis act (RIZE vocalist Jesse McFaddin was also arrested.
Dragon Ash members sent out a statement posted on their website:
We thank everyone who has supported Dragon Ash on a regular basis. In regards to bassist Kaneko Kensuke (KenKen) being arrested, we apologize to you.
He has contributed deeply and supported the live activity of Dragon Ash after our original bassist IKUZONE passed away and has contributed to the sound source production.
It is regrettable for the band and we are disappointed.
This is all sudden, and we have not been able to sort this all out in our mind, but all members and staff are discussing about future activities. We will present it to you once we reach a conclusion.
We apologize for the situation.
July 21, 2019
All members of Dragon Ash