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Steven Drozd Says He’s No Longer in The Flaming Lips

A deleted Threads reply revealed the change, with no confirmation or clarification since.

Overview

  • Drozd told a fan on Threads, in a reply he later deleted, “They’re done with me… so yes I’m moving on,” according to screenshots shared by multiple outlets.
  • The band and frontman Wayne Coyne have not addressed his status publicly, and a representative declined to comment further.
  • Drozd has not appeared at recent shows, with touring musician A.J. Slaughter covering his parts throughout 2025.
  • Reports differ on his last performance with the group, citing either Oct. 9 or Oct. 12, 2024, during shows on the Weezer tour.
  • He has posted new music clips on Instagram and sought collaborators such as Lætitia Sadier, while the Flaming Lips continue to list upcoming dates including New Year’s Eve and 2026 festival bookings.