Sick Puppies Break up Explained by Shim

[@kelseykramer1783]

I mean I love Emma and Mark, but the band isnt really Sick Puppies without Shim

[@shimonmoore2486]

That’s kind of you to say

[@terencetable1147]

How can you prefer a manager above such a great singer?! Biggest mistake ever

[@DemonicAkumi]

Without you, there were no Sick Puppies. The moment I heard the news of you being out of the band, I jumped ship and went looking to find out where you might be to continue following your work, which is how I then found you through Twitter, Twitch, and of course here as well. Always adored the music you wrote. I was/am a Shim fan.

[@justingirard4156]

It’s the same with three days grace lmao I don’t even like them now sounds so wannabe

[@collinmorgan9737]

TRUE. 💯☝️

[@Tremonti604]

​@justingirard4156 I agree, after Adam jumped ship 3DG is just pop rock. 😂

[@zellz91]

​@@Tremonti604new stuff is even better. Nostalgia is good, but their new albums are way ahead of old one generic 'Im so depressed stuff'

[@TheCynicalAutist]

@@zellz91 It's not generic, it's a common feeling. There's a reason the newer with the new vocalist stuff isn't iconic.

[@Bozo1992]

When i was a kid i dragged my dad (before he split) 6 hours to come see yall in ATL...when yall were going strong After the show.... At the merch booth Emma and the other guy were in and out sitting down and doing it for the exposure etc.. But YOU were at the merch booth standing up and meeting EVERYONE the whole time...not just "hi" "bye",but actual conversations...parents,kids, security, you even gave me a free shirt Fans can tell who loves the fans and who sees walking dollar signs...you love the art and the fans I will follow whatever you do

[@shimonmoore2486]

Thanks so much man. Stay tuned here. There’s gonna be more music coming:)

[@geoffreybierly1727]

Bro he actually replied to you. That is fucking awesome

[@ANDY-h6m]

I saw these guys three times, once was in Atlanta several years ago.

[@JakesVooDoo]

I'm late to the party here, but sick puppies got me through some crazy times in my life. I remmebrr doing security at the frwsno fair grounds and you guys were playing, and instead of jsut strolling by me like everyone did, i was at rhe director's hall, in a suit, you guys waved at me and I said im a huge fan then you told me to meet you guys at the autograph booth. I wanted to so badly and should have, but I'd have gotten fired for that. Thank you for that amazing memory. The band is not the same without you at all. God bless brother!

[@shimonmoore2486]

Better late than never I say! Thank you for the kind words @JakesVooDoo! I will be touring again very soon. Hopefully you can make it out and we can properly meet. Keep an eye open for dates!

[@BannockMeatball]

I find it really hard to fight for or stand up for what I think is right, but after hearing you talk about your experience and how it only seemed to strengthen you, it sort of gives me a little inspiration/courage to start doing that more often

[@shimonmoore2486]

You got this man

[@charizard8221]

Brother, the album, "dressed up as life" had so much passion and spark into it. It really got me off through some real hard time. You were absolutely brilliant in that, I loved 'tripolar' as well it was amazing! And your individual work has been really great too. All I can say is, it's so great to see you speak here and hear your thoughts about this. Keep rocking! Wishing you good health and much love from India 🙏

[@MertaOdSimsow]

One of the best albums in history! Not a single "meh" song, they're all great! A fantastic experience to go back to and listen to the whole album again and again.

[@charizard8221]

@@MertaOdSimsow spot on

[@musicilya6674]

What do you think about welcome to the real world, connect and shim bro?

[@SassMode]

Wish they’d pop the album back on Spotify

[@JEM-justme]

yes, fav album. dressed up as life.

[@shanethestampede]

Hey Shim, My name is Shane. I want to thank you, and I want you to know that YOUR words, YOUR lyrics, and YOUR passion has honestly saved my life, countless times. I have been a fan of yours (including Sick Puppies when you were the lead) since Welcome to the Real World debuted two days before my 8th birthday. I had already been through some severe trauma before I found your music which was part of why I was listening, so not only did the words hit me to my core, they gave me words to describe the pain that I was going through. As I grew older, my toxic and abusive environment got worse, along with my life as a whole. More abuse, more trauma, some partying and drugs. In my darkest moments, I’m talking crisis, loss, grief, wanting to end it all, your music, alongside Linkin Park and Papa Roach, were and still are some of the musical anchors that keep me going and give meaning to the suffering. Your words, your music, helped me to regain my identity within the chaos of my life and not let the world define me or mold me into what it wants me to be. Until they cut you, Sick Puppies was the answer I gave whenever someone asked me what my favorite band was, and Shimon Moore is the first answer that I give when someone asks who my favorite songwriters, guitarists, and vocalists are. There’s not a single song that you’ve written (either in the band or on your own) that I can’t relate to in one way or another. In between toxic and abusive family, toxic and abusive relationships, my accomplishments, my failures, not letting the world kick me down and keep me down, how to wake the hell up and so much more. I’ll be 30 this year, and out of all the artists I’ve ever admired or listened to, your lyrics are the most authentic and real. Whatever you decide to continue do from now on, know that your words have saved lives, and your talent and passion is recognized, I believe your future children will be beyond proud. I’ll be a fan and continue listening to your music til the end. Thank you, Shim. I hope you do see this someday. PS: The band ended when they lost you, that’s just my opinion.

[@shimonmoore2486]

This is a very kind message and greatly appreciated. I’m glad your doing well and my music had any part of it at all Shane.

[@shanethestampede]

@@shimonmoore2486 Your music will always have a part of my life. I am beyond grateful, and there are genuinely no words that can express how much I appreciate your reply. Keep touching hearts, saving lives, and being true to yourself. No true fan would want it any other way.

[@Thorwk1]

I hope you're doing well, Shane!

[@motley1989]

With the exception of Lemmy in Motorhead (which Ironically you're wearing a Motorhead shirt I see) or like Neil Peart in Rush, you can almost always replace the drummer or the bassist in a band. Very few drummers or bassists are so iconic in their bands that their spots couldn't be filled by someone else. However, almost no band can replace their singer or their guitarist and sadly your band tried to do both. You are the sound of Sick Puppies so without you, it's just a different band and I mean no disrespect to your former bandmates, but it's not the same. You couldn't replace Ozzy Osbourne with RJD who is arguably a much better vocalist without it being a different band. Same with replacing DLR with Sammy... not Van Halen anymore. Big mistake on their part and I sure do miss your band. Few bands have the ability to put out 3 albums that are just so well written.

[@Coleslawgames7]

Your lyrics got me through high school. So glad to finally hear YOUR side of the story. I have always connected with you through your lyrics and feel like we are one in the same. Keep up the great work Shim. Always here to support you.

[@shelbinelson7980]

I remember when All The Same came out. I listened to it probably a billion times. 😬 still love the song!

[@svtman93]

The first band and show I ever saw was Sick Puppies opening up for Velvet Revolver in Trenton NJ back in 2007. Truly helped inspired me to really get serious with guitar playing and all these years later I still am. Met you guys during the intermission at the show, and still have the ticket stub you signed for me. A night i'll never forget, thanks Shim!

[@gageschovanec5410]

Shim was the band, sick puppies is one of my all time favorite bands. Its such a shame they weren't able to continue. Thanks shim for all the fantastic music that definitely came from the heart.

[@markt2398]

Dude I went through this in 2022. I was booted from the band I started for no good real reason. These were people I thought were good friends, friends above all else. It was pretty hurtful in the way it was handled. We could have talked it out and figured out a path forward but it was like a weird coup where they all turned on me. My one bit of solace is they've done fuck all since I left and are now down to 2 members.

[@TheCynicalAutist]

Funny enough, I remember discovering your music through the Tekken movie that licensed "You're Going Down" for the intro. Your band was the first modern band I got into when I was like 10.

[@kevinsmith7-7-7]

The 🤮🐶will never be the same I love Emma and Shim's chemistry

[@joshuakhaos4451]

When he said he was used to being abandoned, I 100% relate to his experience wit that. Most people in my life have just been temporary, as are even some periods of my life.

[@HeathJamesMusic840]

Always wondered what happened now i know dam shame man. I could just imagine what y'all could have done in 2024 if y'all were still together. Love your other music and definitely will be following for more bangers. Love and respect a fan for life

[@rjcloutier]

After hearing the news about the band breakup, and throughout the past few years, I kept checking in to see if you were up to anything - I was very curious to see what you would do. Today, a Sick Puppies song came on Spotify, and I remembered how much I loved the band’s music, in particular, your voice & songwriting. Decided to look you up again, and found your solo album Shim. Absolutely loved it!! My favorite song is probably Kaleidoscopes, but there are so many other good songs on the album. I was very happy to know that you’re still making music, and to hear about everything in this video. Wishing you the best in future endeavors and look forward to anything else you work on! I’ll support you 100%. Thanks for all the awesome music!

[@rjcloutier]

I totally forgot to mention I used to make Sick Puppies song covers on KZbin, and some of those songs to this day I can pick up a guitar and still remember how to play them. (I wouldn’t recommend watching them, they probably haven’t aged well) 😂

[@shimonmoore2486]

This is really kind of you to say. Thank you very much man. Looking forward to getting some new stuff finished for you:)

[@fr0styy202]

You are the reason I go do OpenMics regularly. You gave me words of encouragement when you saw my guitars on my wall during one of your private Zoom shows in 2020. You asked if I sing in front of people, I said no, and you said “you’ve just gotta put yourself out there and battle through the fright.” Thanks Shim.

[@primalnightmare9527]

I think in 2010 or 2011 i think they were trying to find a fourth member. Or it was another band i can't remember. I remember it was two guys and a girl. They came up to me at the Trinity club in Saint Robert, Missouri. I sang shinedown's 45. A hard song and I was told I nailed.

[@chrisjenkins1]

Dressed up as life was my favorite album. Now you can't find it anywhere. Managed to get it again on eBay of all places

[@shimonmoore2486]

Come to a show so I can sign it for you;)

[@animatedink2529]

I'm sorry, Shim, but the moment I heard the band essentially forced you out of the band, back when it happened, and I was a frequent follower on your group's Facebook page, I honestly couldn't support them further. I think that was absolutely disgusting and disrespectful. I'm just fortunate I got to see you guys tour before you split (and even got to meet you outside the venue. You're a super chill and cool guy). Anyway, you seem to be doing well and that's super awesome your vocals are featured in the theme for Resident Evil 2 Remake. Meanwhile, Sick Puppies faded to obscurity and all I hear is crickets lol I do pray one day ya’ll patch things up. Oh and btw, Connect is an AMAZING album. Dressed Up As Life & Tri Polar, all three are in my top 10 favorite albums ever

[@rawkguy4896]

Sick Puppies have made so little progress since losing Shim, that Emma actually joined Evanescence as a full time member. I'm honestly more excited for her work in that band than for whatever Nu-Puppies do. Meanwhile I can't wait for new SHIM songs

[@kylewood7516]

Your vocals in all the same still give me chills all these years later. Dressed up as life is one of my "go to" albums to grab a cigar and cruise around in my car with the stereo cranked up. Thanks for the great music 🤘

[@shimonmoore2486]

Thanks very much!

[@BuddyG]

Shim, I just want to say I seen you and Sick Puppies live at X-Fest in 2007 and 2010. You guys were my favorite band at the show. You personally rocked it and you really knew how to get the crowd going. Dayton always had REALLY rowdy crowds. Glad to see your still creating man. Stay at it!

[@shimonmoore2486]

Thanks for the kind words man.

[@dylanmartell5971]

BROTHER, you dove off the stage @ higher ground in Vermont and you landed on top of my friend group and it was FUCIKING EPIC, We got you up there!! PS this was like 2010 or somewhere around there

[@thecivrookie9834]

Man, you are sick puppies! Nothing can change that. I hate to talk poorly about your former band mates and former friends but they just sound like they were toxic and controlling. They sound like they heard you writing a song that wasnt part of the band and took it too personally and went too far with it. You're one of my favorite vocalists if not the favorite and im rooting for you! I love listening to your new music and you singing your old music. I hope amazing things happen for you because you deserve it! Whether solo or with a new band! A lot of the success of sick puppies was due to you so i know that the success will continue for you and i think they really messed up for not keeping that talent within the band and finding a way to talk things over instead. You are part of the reason they are successful as well so its just kinda dirty on their part also to do that when its possible that they may not be standing where they are standing right now if it weren't for your contributions also

[@drummer_alex_martin]

Without you there is no sense in listening to SP anymore...

[@shimonmoore2486]

You could still listen to the old stuff right?!?!! Lol

[@drummer_alex_martin]

@@shimonmoore2486 that's what am doing :) I Iove your new songs by the way! I wish you all the best!

[@TheMadWhit666]

​@@shimonmoore2486lol I only listen to the old stuff buddy, love your work and everything you do, keep it up! I was too young when SP was touring so please get out there and live YOUR dream so I can fulfill MY life long dream of the first concert I go to being yours!

[@doesntmatter2505]

Yeah, I just tried too. Couldn’t do it. Just not the same.

[@zellz91]

SP is like Three Days Grace. The vocalist left and it turns out it's not that hard to find a new one. No hate to shim, good old times are still good, but new stuff is even better

[@jsmusicanddrums]

I'm not saying he's 100% wrong but I've been in bands with dudes like this. He said it himself he probably wasn't as invested and the others could tell you always can. So the management stuff was just the straw. He always had the potential to be a solo artist when your a trio the bass player and drummer are going to stick together. I could see this is kinda how this went down behind the scenes. Shame though they had some bangers.

[@oddnoMusic]

Reminds me of the song you sang "You're going down" Define your meaning of war To me, it's what we do when we're bored I feel the heat comin' off of the blacktop And it makes me want it more Because I'm hyped up, out of control If it's a fight, I'm ready to go I wouldn't put my money on the other guy If you know what I know that I know It's been a long time comin' And the table's turned around 'Cause one of us is goin' One of us is going down I'm not runnin' It's a little different now 'Cause one of us is goin' One of us is going down. You're a great person and will rise above this Shim. Keep your head held high.

[@joseluislopez7511]

I hope you guys hash things out someday, sometime before the sand runs out. Keep rocking Shim.

[@adampannu97]

Shim deserved better. Love ya dude

[@fistbumpbros]

I went to two Sick Puppies concerts here in the Netherlands. What I fondly remember after the shows, I went to you Shim, and the other members didn't even blink an eye towards me or the rest of the fans. You were always still open, friendly and talkative. I even remember the first time you were sitting alone behind a table and the other members weren't around. I went up to you and you were super friendly and chatty. And after this video, i get the complete context of being able to speak out loud. Thank you for your honesty!

[@kallarevolution4457]

I'm glad to know that you fought until the end, and keep making music Shim, you're great!! do not forget !! Your music from Sick puppies until now that you are as a soloist, helped me a lot in life, and I want to continue listening to each new material you release, I wish you the best and continue like this!! long live rock!! Greetings from Argentina! 🤘🤘

[@Aliferousss]

The new Sick Puppies single brought me here. It stinks & has 3 words in the entire song, even though I waited on & off for them to release something. I'll always miss ya Shim

[@MetalMemoirs]

The new singer sucks. I never purchased that album because they don’t sound like Sick Puppies anymore. I seen Sick Puppies twice in Salt Lake City, you rock Shim!

[@encycl07pedia-]

The first time I heard "You're Going Down" was before an FSU football game. That song is electric. You've got a great voice. It sucks that the band broke up, but I admire you for sticking to your principles.

[@kennethmiller5187]

That band died without you Shim. After all that, SP damn near disappeared here in the states. Even if they did re-emerge, I couldn't get myself to pay attention if you weren't front man. Just like 3 days grace fizzled out without Adam. Certain front men just make the whole attitude of the band.

[@stultsn]

Wow literally every single issue you spoke about here literally resonated with things I am currently hardcore paddling through in my life. Your words and actions are inspiring my man. Just like the amazing songs you wrote. Thank you

[@therichie9916]

There simply is no Sick puppies without you. Period.

[@1Maverick2]

If you happen to see this, that's fantastic. I was just looking the band up to listen to your music again and I happened to see this video. I knew you'd left but never knew why. You guys were one of the first bands I ever saw. You opened, I believe, for Devour the Day in Missouri (USA) way back in 2013. Easily one of the top three bands I've ever seen live and I still come back to your old Sick Puppies songs from time to time. Appreciate you for your time with the band, hell of a vocalist.

[@luvthetux]

Man, I had no clue that they broke up. You're going down is my favorite song from them. I love the way the bass guitar sounds in that song.

[@mariogirl1994]

I always wondered where you went after sick puppies. I was in middle school when i first heard you guys, off of a WWE soundtrack no less. I begged my stepdad to go get the Tripolar cd for me. Im happy youre still making music all these years later!

[@berserk0018]

What a sh***y situation. In any case, your voice and songs are amazing, I would’ve still listened even if you were a prick as you said, but the fact you are not a prick is the cherry on top, wish you the best.

[@Yio1]

Shim still replaying to comments shows how much he cares about all of this. I was very confused about what happened to the band, I just found about them a while ago and loved the vocals on the first albums! I hope you the best and I'll be waiting for anything you come up with and listen to it

[@ballerbscott]

Late to the party, but you will forever be a personal music inspiration to me. Came and saw you in Akron, OH back in 2019 when you were promoting the new SHIM album and it was like watching the band the got me into wanting to do music in the first place all over again. Keep it up brother, got a fan for life.

[@shimonmoore2486]

Check out www.shimsmasterclass.com if you are music maker man;) And thanks for the kind words Shim

[@killthehero5031]

Hey shim just wanted to say we support you. We hope to see y’all make amends one day but till then we support you . Thought a reunion would be dope

[@shimonmoore2486]

Tha k you so much for the support bro. Working on new stuff in Vegas right now!

[@goodsamaritangaming1997]

"Maybe" and "There's no going back" will always be two of my favorite songs. Uplifting in times when I wanted to give up. I really hope you're doing well.

[@rockaxis10]

Hey Shim, good to know your side of the story. I remember in that time when you "left" the band I was so pissed off that I considered myself a fan until the Tri-polar album and never listen to them again. Greetings from Colombia.

[@JayMillsap]

Their Fury album was incredible, but you being Sick Puppies' vocalist will always hold a special place in my heart, and I went out and bought your first solo album the second it released. You always got my support and I look forward to more releases!

[@jokerpunk]

Kinda reminds me of the same thing with Adam gontier when he was in threedays grace , without the og singer then the band is just a cover band that’s how I always saw it

[@andrewwinslow9315]

As much of a Good job Bryan is doing, nobody replaces you. It's the same reason why Sepultura is not the same without Max. And now with Emma joining Evanescence, sadly, i can't see anynore albums coming out. Your 4 albums are helping me rediscover my passion for music.

[@erickflores5398]

You are skilled AF, the world is yours. Can’t wait for new stuff man.

[@PookieTheWolf]

This is Amazing. this is such closure to meeting the band i could feel the energy when i was a 20 something turd wanting you guys to sign my shirt, i felt like "jeez i really guess that was one big mess and i just keep wondering why things were tense with you all like i had done something wrong" but feels so good to know "your not a prick" as you said. i feel so proud to have that shirt again signed by all 3 of you. just feel like these incomplete feelings is complete. Thank you for this truly.

[@Hela13]

They shouldve gotten a new manager...why lose the BEST singer and song writer?

[@FaulkMartialArts]

I'm in your course, Shim, and my daughter is a huge fan of your 'former' band. Knowing this, I find your choices to be admirable. I'm excited for you as you embark on new things. Are you still acting, brother? Just focusing on music? What's the plan? Asking for a friend. ;-)

[@BionicGhost24]

9:04 I absolutely care brother. I'm 23 and you helped me with my mental health with your music and lyrics all throughout my teenage years. Your split was heartbreaking and I'm glad I followed you and your music. Never stop fighting for what you truly believe in. Much love from the UK brother.

[@smixson5682]

Hey Shim, Im glad you spoke your truth. Dress up as life and Tri-polar are albums I relate to alot! The pain the happiness the fight. I saw you play years ago in west chester pa. Such a great performance! Thank you for doing what you do!

[@nolangeary3993]

I play the acoustic version all the time of odd one ❤ thanks for your love and energy put into it all 🏴‍☠️

[@ruthstone8864]

I was suprised when they said "Well, we decided to kick Shim out of band" and no more messages or explanations. It was looked like "honey I don't love you since now. Live your life". Sick Puppies aren't Sick Puppies without you. New vocalist is a good singer definitely. But he doesn't fit into band style that we knew before. Maybe in some other new band he'll be more successful. I don't know why everybody likes Emma as singer. She is weak singer and has low power in voice. Sorry for my English.

[@frankiem6119]

Sounds like a good breakup for both parties. The band wanted to continue consistently without stoppage where you were open to quitting and doing other things. Sounds like a good move for all involved.

[@Joseph-lt6pp]

I miss shim in sick puppies he made the band😊

[@bugsam]

Proud of you Shim, you will always be a Sick Puppy ❤.

[@meric_8038]

You guys should come back and make an agreement we love you guys and emma .

[@BeardALaCarte]

Well sick puppies is shit without you

[@vertizwood14]

“They didn’t kick me out” Proceeds to explain how they kicked him out 😂😂

[@Whit3KidGaming]

You’re one of if not my favorite artist. You helped me through tough times because of your music. In particular, all the same and there’s no going back. You’ve kept your head high and have been an amazing role model to people even afterwardsMuch love to you bro.

[@carolinehaf21]

"All the same" is a song I ripped from the free hugs YT video that I still have on my "forever awesome" playlist and every so often I check for a remastered version... today I found a bunch of Sick Puppies albums I didnt know existed (I moved countries with just "All the same" guiding my journey... and when I saw a new album coming 2025 I went back through (found the older albums like tripola and HATE myself for missing them somehow bunt bingeing now with your new stuff!)... then went to find comments on the official band video about why its not on streaming or apple music. FINALLY found something saying you were "kicked out" ... then found this. Yes, we care. You are the heart and soul of those songs, and they still bring us right back to moments in time qe needed them thr most in the snap of a chord progression... sometimes we need them now for a different reason. Your creative investment has not been wasted... but apprwciate your honesty and vulnerability about the situation. Thank you for sharing what was so isolating about certain times... some of us are facing those and need to be reminded to keep fighting :) Just... thanks for sharing with us where you are now, Shim! I hope for remastered versions of that old album somehow amicably though... inspire new generations to pick up instruments and learn through their fav songs like you and I learned through Silverchair and Tom Morello etc :) Some ppl got through hard times with some of those lines (I dont care, no I wouldnt dare... to fix the twist in you) ❤

[@StefanyDjuba]

*You* were Sick Puppies. The band was nothing without you.

[@Bulsky]

because he is or was toxic person. Few other artists has a beef with him years agr

[@ryantoussaint7873]

@@Bulskyyeah I was about to say I wonder what the other side would say

[@peanutbutterisfu]

I haven’t liked anything the band did since Shim left. Thats not a dig on the band or the new guy at all. Some of the biggest bands in history have had members leave, get fired and the band never wrote anything great after. You can be the most famous singer and not have a successful solo career. Most great bands write great songs because that group of musicians are musical soulmates who’s ideas and talents align to make special music and the tensions many bands have arguing about the music makes it special and not just one member getting their way. It’s very rare that one musician can write great songs completely by themselves. Just because one of the members doesn’t write songs say the drummer for instance doesn’t mean they are replaceable because when the drummer plays the song that was already written for the first time and adds that feel the song needs or makes the song change even a little bit well that can be the difference of a good song being great. The music sick puppies and shim have made separately since the split is ok but it’s not great. They need shim just as much as shim needs them and please nobody take offense to that. They should get back together and make some fucking amazing bangers again.

[@RoseCityRebel]

Sick Puppies just released new music and all I can think to myself is “this isn’t Sick Puppies, where the fuck is Shim?”

[@puckered6036]

I DOOONT MIND WHERE YOU COME FROM AS LONG AS YOU COOOME TO MEEEE very cool that Im able to talk to a guy who made a huge musical impact on me as a kid.

[@unleashsentinel]

Mate. When you played the headlining act in my little bumfuck country town in 2001 for a battle of the bands. U were so sick and still played the gig and had a crack at someone for throwing a bottle at ya. Welcome to the real world is the best album to come outa JJJ unearthed. Still love ya mate. Beers on me if i ever see ya at balmoral going back to mosman... 🤘🏻🍺

[@shimonmoore2486]

Thanks man. I still hit balmoral on the regular. Maybe I’ll see you there! Lol

[@williamfleming7089]

Honestly, not happy the band broke up, but I'm super happy for you and standing up for yourself in the end. I also love how you spoke about your family in the interview! Best wishes for you brother!

[@docdruskithetexican8846]

My wife and I saw every saw every show in Houston. Always got floor tickets and clawed our way to the front! You said you liked a necklace my wife was wearing at a meet and greet. She took it off and gave it to you. You modestly tried to refuse but we insisted, and you put it around your neck. Sounds silly but was so cool to us! We introduced many people to the Pups and brought many to the shows. Still rock our autographed merch! Big fans in Texas!

[@ThroughGreyEyes]

wait, Shim is the SickPuppies guy? now i know exactly where EVERY aspect of my singing comes from; Myles kennedy, Shim(SP), and UG rappers

[@rawkguy4896]

I love all members of Sick Puppies, but if the band were to break up, I really think Shim should have gotten the rights to the name. A Brand New War, Secrets, Kaleidoscopes, these all have the same energy and spirit as songs like Odd One, Maybe and You're Going Down. Fury just feels like another rock album. Its cool hearing Emma's playing and singing but its really no different than the style new Three Days Grace plays.

[@CameySaurusRex]

Love u bro! ❤ Glad to know that u stood ur ground when the band weren't willing to budge and make amends. Once I heard about the breakup, SP was dead to me granted I still bump the music u did with them haha. Regardless, I'm stoked to see u still being present in the music scene and looking phenomenal doing it. ☺️

[@MartianFruit]

Hey Shim, Im pretty late but I see you still respond every once and while. I've really liked your music, new and old, and will be seeing you in Katy this October. I hope theres no bad blood between you and the others. rock on man!

[@lunaluz03]

I feel like his bandmates did him dirty …they acted extremely immaturely and became toxic toward one another … and I think because they got drunk off the fame money and status quo…but what they didn’t realize was that Shimon was the heart ❤️ and soul of the band and with the most amount of talent … so even if they found a semi decent replacement. They still gotta live with the fact they are mediocre at best and are gonna have to bag extra money for a song writer ✍️, music producer ….and their manager handled things badly … Shimon I still think you are awesome and got my brother into your music 🎶… Enjoy your Freedom 🎉🎉🎉

[@Darryl_xtx]

I remember seeing y’all live and the connection between the three was incredible. My cousin knew the band and it was the first time ever hearing y’all

[@jonathananthony1901]

Yep.... no band without you mate. The band signed their final notice when they sided with the manager...

[@hsvmonarocv8136]

So many lies... this is why his lawsuit failed.... Emma sings a lot more these days coz she IS the TALENT... not you

[@kelleywilson141]

Maybe it's time to change and leave it all behind

[@d00msd8y05]

I’ve seen you guys live two times but it was years ago and you guys played in Orlando house of blues and you guys rocked. I even got a shirt signed by you guys. I will admit it’s not the same but your solo work is spectacular.

[@primalnightmare9527]

@shimonmoore2486 do you want anyone to join you as a secondary singer and go completely hardcore. You know tap into the metalcore genre. Just asking.

[@maurelius21]

Didn’t even know SP was still around since they were dumb enough to part ways with ya 😅

[@MertaOdSimsow]

Good to know!

[@caseymccormick1813]

Can agree. Not being wanted by birth parents. Experiencing the death of adoptive parents made business decisions an severing ties with people easier

[@pbentle1990]

One of my favorite guitarist and songwriters of all time. I’m glad to hear you’re in a healthy environment

[@shimonmoore2486]

Thanks man. Come and check out the birthday stream tomorrow at twitch.tv/shimmusic if you want to say hey! Tomorrow 5pm pst ;)

[@breakmt]

"Dressed Up as Life" and "Tri-Polar" are brilliant! I still listen it sometimes. I was also on your Saint Petersburg show back in 2014. It was first and only show in Russia just before you broke up... Such a luck that I got chance to see you alive before band collapsed and before everything! To be honest it is such a shame that Sick Puppies doesn't exist anymore. But thank you for that two albums. They are part of my past.

[@LeadMe2TheBliss]

There will most likely be a reunion soon. I just saw Emma live last year play bass with Evanescence when they were touring with KoRn!

[@prophetofink7971]

Man I remember years and years ago there was a rumour that the leader singer shim wanted even more camera footage of him and the band was like “you’re already having enough why do you need more?” Crazy like

[@backseatcovers]

Had no idea they had a new singer now. I hate it when bands delete pictures with former members on Spotify. I thought the new guy looked different.

[@wavesoftragedyofficial]

To be honest they have no clue what they are doing since your gone as they been teasing a new Album for years now and still nothing lol

[@aaronbotizan7405]

The kurt cobain of my generation. You and kurt wrote masterpieces on teen angst and life issues

[@faiz1705]

they pulled a metallica-newstead move on u when it came to u writing non puppies stuff..

[@SmokeWithMeInCT]

I do like the new singer . But they must be over cuz nothing for years

[@LRM5195]

Seen these guys open for Chevelle back in 2010. They tore the place up! So much energy on stage. I’ll never forget the Say My Name cover they did 🎸

[@therantwithgrant4271]

Shim and Emma is Sick Puppies. There is no Sick Puppies wothout one or the other. Dressed Up As Life is one of the best rock albums EVER. Sad to see the demise of the band but I'll akways be a fan of what Shim and Emma created.

[@ericakasatch]

i would follow shimon before i would follow sick puppies....

[@hunterlacross2174]

I still find it extremely difficult to listen to any song after Connect.. I saw you guys live together every single time you came to Vermont, I've seen you in other states 10 other times, but I can't listen to them with their new singer... That being said I can't wait to see what you have planned for the future! Rock on bro \m/

[@russ4moose]

The lyrics to "Dressed Up as Life" just rolled through my head the whole way through this interview. You won't be thinking of causes; you're on your deathbed and dying... you'll only be thinkin of...

[@MertaOdSimsow]

It's "What are you looking for" and the line goes "You won't be thinking of cars when you're on your deathbed and dying" because the song is about hoarding money and things instead of focusing on what's important, and realizing it at the very end. Still accurate though!

[@russ4moose]

@@MertaOdSimsow Wow, you seem so condescending. "Dressed Up as Life" is the name of the album. If he's saying "cars," that's not what I've heard or read, but OK.