Industry Jun 15, 2026
Jim Ward Reflects on At the Drive-In Departure
The Sparta frontman looks back on his 2016 ouster from At the Drive-In in a new interview. Jim Ward Still Doesn’t “Speak to Omar and Cedric” After At the Drive-In Firing, But Would Give Either of Them
Originally published by
Consequence of Sound
In a recent interview, Jim Ward discussed his 2016 departure from the band At the Drive-In. Ward stated that he no longer communicates with band members Omar Rodriguez-Lopez and Cedric Bixler-Zavala. He expressed that, despite the lack of contact, he would be willing to offer a kidney to either of them. Originally reported by Consequence of Sound.