Spiritbox pull out of Falling In Reverse tour amidst controversy
nme.comSpiritbox have confirmed they have pulled out of a US tour with Falling In Reverse amid ongoing controversy relating to frontman Ronnie Radke’s behaviour.The announcement last week that Spiritbox would open for Falling In Reverse on six dates of their ‘Popular Monstour’ run this summer was met with an immediate outcry.
Radke has been a polarising figure throughout his career, having faced allegations of abuse, rape, assault and transphobia, all of which he has consistently denied.
He previously spent two-and-a-half years in prison for battery from 2008-2010.Spiritbox deleted all posts related to the tour on their social media towards the end of last week, sparking speculation that they were withdrawing from the tour.
Now, they have confirmed that they will not be opening for Falling In Reverse, but gave no further explanation.Falling In Reverse have not responded to Spiritbox’s announcement.We have withdrawn from the 6 shows we were scheduled to perform on the Popular Monstour.— Spiritbox (@spiritboxband) March 13, 2023Since the announcement of the tour, Radke was subject to further controversy after being accused of assault.
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