On December 19, 2012, vocalist Ian Watkins of the band formed in Gáles, Lostprophets, was accused of having sexually abused various minors, shocking the rest of the band, while he denied all the facts. Since then, the band was in a stage of pause for his arrest, announcing their separation on October 1 of this year.
A new trial at Cardiff court in Gáles was held, erupting new news that the vocalist admitted to having made the related allegations, including 2 for the attempt to rape a baby. He had 2 female accomplices, who helped with some crimes, relating to the rape of their own children.
On December 18 the vocalist will receive the sentence.