Sumerian Records Releases New Statement About Ronnie Radke

‎Just when we hoped the drama that had its place in St. Andrew’s Hall in Detroit last night was through, more details have come to light about the situation.

After I See Stars were removed from the Thug In Me Is You Tour by Ronnie Radke of Falling In Reverse, a fight broke out between the two parties. Then I See Stars released a statement quickly addressing the situation, promising more details later.

Now is later. Here is what the band and their label, Sumerian Records, had to say:

“All it takes is a spark to ignite my bad intentions.” – Ronnie Radke/Falling In Reverse

Here is the truth:

Months ago before “The Thug In Me Is You” tour started, a cop found marijuana in our van. We were arrested. As a result, Ronnie said we were kicked off the upcoming tour. 

All the shows on the tour were already on sale with our name being advertised, so we didn’t think it was fair to the fans or to ourselves to not be able to go play where people were expecting us. We offered Ronnie to play the shows for free so he could keep our pay every night of the entire tour as long as we could still keep our commitment to the fans, i.e. the people who are the reason any of this is even possible. Ronnie said OK and allowed us back on the tour but said that we would have to sign paperwork saying we would not tell anyone that we weren’t getting paid to be on the tour. The venues and the fans were both not allowed to know the truth, because Ronnie knew it would make him look really bad to the world. The fact that money changed Ronnie’s mind about kicking us off the tour just goes to show his lack of integrity. If he was really that concerned or fundamentally against that we got caught with a little weed, then the extra cash in his pocket wouldn’t have changed his decision.

Because Sumerian Records was willing to give us a serious amount of financial tour support, we were still able to hit the road without getting paid. However we would quickly find out that us agreeing to Ronnie’s ridiculous terms of silence and playing for free were simply not good enough for him. He resulted to threatening violence against Zach in Grand Rapids because “he didn’t like his stupid f’n face” and then the next night in our hometown of Detroit kicked us off the tour. His 47-year old tour manager then physically assaulted our tour manager and the FIR camp once again resorted to violent behavior. Ronnie would later that night throw fans out who paid to get in to the show because they are chanting another band’s name and make fun of their physical attributes in front of everyone. That is the act of a true coward. 

We have been lucky enough to to tour with a lot of great bands like Parkway Drive, Suicide Silence, Asking Alexandria, Trivium, Motionless In White, A Day To Remember, Stick To Your Guns, Memphis May Fire, The Word Alive and others.. and never had a problem. We want to thank Enter Shikari, LetLive, Matt Toka and all the other members of Falling In Reverse besides Ronnie for being great people and a true pleasure to tour with. We are sorry to all the fans out there who were expecting to see us. We’ll be back as soon as we can. “

– I See Stars

There is nothing cool, rock & roll, punk rock, or admirable about treating your peers or fans like they are pieces of garbage. Ronnie Radke is not a good human being. It’s one thing to love someone’s music, but do not love someone as an individual for who they are not. We do not think it is a coincidence this is the same guy who was arrested for the horrible, violent things you can read about in the links below. He cares about no one but himself and he has reminded us all of this. His latest tweet “people at our shows come to see us everything else is irrelevant. Nuff said.” is his way of telling all the other bands he tours with that they don’t matter. Why any artist would throw that type of negativity and disrespect out is something we will never understand. This scene is supposed to be about compassion and understanding. Ronnie is rotten. 

Out of respect for the industry professionals involved in this debacle, we will not be publicly disclosing any legal documents on the internet. We can confirm that Ronnie kicked the band off the tour but allowed them back on after they forfeited their pay. We can confirm that they were being forced to sign a non-disclosure agreement regarding this in order to stay on the tour. We can confirm that I See Stars were not kicked off yesterday in Detroit because of anything to do with drugs. It was because a grown man was throwing a temper tantrum who claims to be “rock & roll” but is actually worse than a neurotic pop-star diva with a God complex. Just because you no longer do drugs doesn’t mean you are no longer a horrible human being. Ronnie now abuses people instead of substances.”

– Sumerian Records

“Can we start again, go back to what it meant back then, open minds and open hearts, The things that set us apart.” -BANE

Ronnie Radke Starring in..

BATTERY AND SUBSTANIAL BODILY HARM
http://www.sputnikmusic.com/news.php?newsid=5484

DOMESTIC ABUSE
http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/ronnie_radke_falling_in_reverse_arrested_on_charges_of_alleged_domestic_ass

INJURING FANS
http://loudwire.com/falling-in-reverse-ronnie-radke-reportedly-arrested-throwing-mic-stands-into-crowd/

THROWING FANS WHO PAID FOR THEIR TICKETS OUT OF THE SHOW
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txRqptFM27Y&feature=player_embedded

RACIST JOKES ON TWITTER
https://twitter.com/RonnieRadke/status/244478776245878784

Jacob Tender
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5 Responses to “Sumerian Records Releases New Statement About Ronnie Radke”

  1. IF YOU HAVE EVER DONE DRUGS, OR DO DRUGS AT A FALLING IN REVERSE
    SHOW….YOU WILL BE THROWN OUT, OR HAVE A MIC STAND THROWN AT YOU!!!!
    THIS WILL BE A DISCLAIMER FROM NOW ON, ON EACH AND EVERY TICKET SOLD FORA FALLING IN REVERSE OR RONNIE SHOW.

  2. I gained 1000% for Sumerian Records after this statement. Mainly cause they quoted Bane. None of these bands are my favorite by any stretch of the imagination, but kudos to them for working hard for their fans. Also Ronnie, just cause you’re sober doesn’t mean you can act like a clown. You’re giving us edgers a bad name.

  3. Shannon says:

    Ronnie Radke was once my hero and as fans we forgave what he did to that kid in the desert he came out of prison and we supported him, bought his albums and made him money now he has his big band and his big ego he thinks he can treat everyone like dirt. he cant he says to get respect you must give it he should heed his own advice before giving it out he should be take down a few pegs. Ronnie Radke just because your’re famous and rich and ‘sober’ doesn’t mean you can treat other bands/ members who have worked just as hard as you, your girl friends, and your fans like they dont matter fans made you who you are they can just as easily bring you down learn to respect and love before anyone can respect or love you back . deal with it

  4. Old Soul says:

    BANE

  5. Kaleb Button says:

    haha, bane quote at the end.