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Daniel Johns has spoken candidly about the car accident he was involved in earlier this year – as well as his subsequent stay in rehab, with the crash stemming from the singer’s struggles with mental health issues – and the tensions that linger between himself and his former bandmates in Silverchair.Back in March – just weeks before the release of his latest solo album, ‘FutureNever’ – Johns revealed that he’d entered rehab after being charged with high-range drink-driving, having collided with a vehicle in the Hunter region of New South Wales. He plead guilty to the charge, and was subsequently ordered to complete 10 months of an intensive corrections sentence.Earlier this week, Johns appeared on Australian current affairs program The Project, where he explained to host Carrie Bickmore that while he was working on ‘FutureNever’, he “pretty much had a full-on nervous breakdown”.He said of the situation: “I got in a car, and I was barely even aware what I was trying to do. I just wanted to escape.

Ben Gillies and Chris Joannou of Silverchair are celebrating the 30th anniversary of their debut album ‘Frogstomp’ – without frontman Daniel Johns.Celebrations were marked by a sold-out event at Sydney’s Metro Social on Wednesday (March 26), which saw drummer Gillies and bassist Joannou interviewed by triple j’s Richard Kingsmill to revisit the stories behind the seminal debut album.Released in 1995, ‘Frogstomp’ propelled the then-teenage trio from Newcastle, Australia, to international fame, with breakout single ‘Tomorrow’ reaching Number One on both the Billboard Alternative and Rock Airplay charts, as well as the Top 10 on the Billboard 200. Today, it has sold over 10million copies globally.Frontman Daniel Johns was absent and remains estranged from his former bandmates since they announced an “indefinite hibernation” in 2011, saying that the project was “no longer fulfilling creatively” and had stopped “being fun”.“It’s an incredible achievement and a great moment in time to look back on and celebrate,” Joannou said at the event, per news.com.au.

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Daniel Johns has spoken about his reverence for Kanye West, saying he connected with the controversial rap icon during a particularly turbulent period of his adult life.In a 2008 interview with Quincy Harris (aka Qdeezy), West cited Silverchair – the band Johns fronted from 1992 to 2011, and rose to fame with in his teens – as a notable influence on that year’s ‘808s & Heartbreak’ album.Noting the importance of creative evolution, West said during that interview: “It’s good to challenge yourself, put yourself in a situation where you’re not the king of your castle – go to a completely different arena and say, ‘Man, I want to go up against Silverchair!’”The interview was mentioned in the second episode of Johns’ new docuseries, Inside The Mind Of Daniel Johns, when host Megan Holiday brought up Silverchair’s performance at the West-headlined Lollapalooza 2008. On his reaction to seeing West cite Silverchair as an influence, Johns expressed a feeling of shock: “I still don’t believe it, even though people have shown me,” he said with an emphatic smile.

Daniel Johns has revealed that in the process of making his latest solo album, ‘FutureNever’, he attempted to reunite with his former bandmates in Silverchair.The revelation comes in the premiere episode of Johns’ three-part docuseries Inside The Mind Of Daniel Johns, titled ‘Reclaim Your Art’ which will land on YouTube at 6pm AEST (9am BST) on Monday August 22. A press release for the premiere also promises that it will see Johns “break his silence” on the nervous breakdown he faced over recent years, as well as his struggles with self-medication and subsequent stint in rehab.Ahead of the episode’s release, Johns shared a preview in the form of a quote touching on his failed attempt to reunite Silverchair (albeit not formally under that moniker) for a song on ‘FutureNever’.

Daniel Johns has been ordered to complete 10 months of an intensive corrections sentence – to be served in the community – after pleading guilty to a high-range drink-driving offence.As reported by ABC News, the former Silverchair frontman appeared in person at Raymond Terrace Local Court today (July 6). Ruling magistrate Ian Cheetham reportedly informed Johns that the maximum sentence for an offence of his kind would be 18 months in jail.

Silverchair frontman Daniel Johns has shared a statement following his conviction for drink driving.Last month, it was revealed that the 42-year-old Johns had entered rehab after being charged with high-range drink-driving after a collision with a vehicle in the Australian New South Wales Hunter region. He then plead guilty to the charge and could face jail time.In a new post on Instagram, transcribed from a phone call with Johns from his rehab facility, he said: “My drinking had become a bigger problem than I even realised, and how I have used it to help numb a range of deeper psychological issues that I’ve been living with since childhood; Alcohol is not medicine.

Silverchair frontman Daniel Johns could face jail-time after pleading guilty to drink-driving.Last month, it was revealed that the 42-year-old Johns had entered rehab after being charged with high-range drink-driving after a collision with a vehicle in the Australian New South Wales Hunter region.Johns was absent from the court hearing earlier today (April 11) in the Hunter region, with his lawyer entering a guilty plea on his behalf.As The Guardian report, Johns’ lawyer Bryan Wrench asked magistrate Ian Cheetham to hand down sentencing immediately due to the mental toll the trial may take on Johns, but Cheetham told the local court in Raymond Terrace that the offence was too serious in nature for this to be a possibility – and that Johns may face a prison sentence.The case has now been adjourned until June 22. “His main focus is his mental health,” lawyer Wrench told the court of Johns.A police report cited by The Sydney Morning Herald at the time of Johns’ charging said that the singer had been driving an SUV northbound on the Pacific Highway when his car allegedly collided with another vehicle travelling southbound.A roadside breathaliser test conducted by attending paramedics allegedly returned a positive result.

Silverchair frontman Daniel Johns has revealed he has admitted himself to a rehabilitation centre following a driving accident.According to a police statement cited by The Sydney Morning Herald, Johns, 42, was charged with high-range drink-driving after a collision with a vehicle in the Australian New South Wales Hunter region.The report says that Johns had been driving an SUV northbound on the Pacific Highway when his car allegedly collided with another vehicle travelling southbound. A roadside breath test conducted by attending paramedics allegedly returned a positive result.

Silverchair drummer Ben Gilles has teased something to do with the band on his Instagram page, sharing a video of himself in the studio.Gilles posted the clip to his Instagram page today (January 31), sharing little context with its caption (“Good morning”) accompanied by the hashtag #Silverchair. The time-lapsed video sees Gilles setting up – and performing on – a drum kit.He confirmed in subsequent comments on the post that his work in the studio was not for former Silverchair frontman Daniel Johns‘ forthcoming solo album ‘FutureNever’, nor was it “in retaliation” to that record.A post shared by Ben Gillies (@bengillies888)2022 is a significant year for Silverchair – in addition to marking 30 years since their formation, it sees the band celebrate the 25th anniversary of their second record ‘Freak Show’, the 20th of 2002’s ‘Diorama’ and the 15th of 2007’s ‘Young Modern’.Johns quashed hopes of a Silverchair reunion last October, telling The Project that his memories with the band were “emotionally triggering” and “still kind of burn”.“I was firm that Silverchair were not getting back together,” he said, “and one of the other members kept saying ‘No, we’re just on a break and we’ll be back.’“I was like, ‘This is really starting to really affect my mental health because I’m saying that’s it.