Escape The Fate Drop Off Upcoming Tour, Kevin Lyman Says They’re Lying About Why

November 5th, 2013

Kriston McConnell

Escape The Fate announced a few hours ago that they were dropping off their upcoming tour with Chiodos, and in turn have to back out of the European Warped Tour. According to their announcement, which you can read below, they are backing out because Craig Mabbitt is staying with his girlfriend for the birth of his child.

Kevin Lyman, the founder of Warped Tour, did not wait very long to fire back at Escape The Fate via Twitter and call them out about their reasoning behind dropping from the tour. You can read a couple of tweets by Lyman by taking a look below as well.

The members of Escape The Fate regret that they will be unable to carry out their touring plans for Europe, including the European run of The Vans Warped Tour UK and dates with Chiodos. Vocalist, Craig Mabbitt’s longtime girlfriend was due to have their second child prior to the band’s European run. She is now overdue and Mabbitt can not travel, as he needs to be home, by her side for the birth. The band sends their sincerest apologies to The Warped Tour, Chiodos and especially their European fan contingent and hopes to get to Europe in 2014 to the cities they are missing.

@escapethefate pulling out of the Europe shows has nothing to do with having a baby, tell the truth it will set U free. Shame on u 4 lying.

— KevinLyman (@KevinLyman) November 5, 2013

@brunetten @EscapeTheFate I am giving them the chance to come forward and tell you. That the fair thing to do.

— KevinLyman (@KevinLyman) November 6, 2013