Ronnie Radke On Spiritbox Dropping Off Of Falling In Reverse’s Summer Tour: “I Feel Sorry For Them As Some Of Their Fans Are Awful”

Given his long resume of online beef, some expected Falling In Reverse frontman Ronnie Radke to disparage Spiritbox for their recent decision to withdraw from Falling In Reverse‘s summer headlining tour. While not alone in the situation, Spiritbox were among the various openers booked for that trek who found themselves facing some intense backlash on social media for their decision to join the bill.

Radke‘s allegedly problematic behavior over the years, and the involvement of Crown The Empire in the tour, seemingly fueled the uproar against the various opening acts, which include Ice Nine Kills, Underoath, Slaughter To Prevail and more.

Spiritbox themselves have been shown to champion inclusivity and consent in the past, which led to them getting perhaps the worst of the backlash across social media. Given the past allegations that have been leveled at Radke and the the since denied allegation of domestic violence made against Crown The Empire‘s Brandon Hoover last year, it would appear that some fans felt Spiritbox were compromising their beliefs and ideals by being a part of the tour.

Spiritbox didn’t offer any explanation as to why they withdrew from the run, but a recent response from Radke himself appears to confirm that it was due to the online backlash.

Addressing a fan who was commending him for not dissing Spiritbox for their withdrawal, Radke said earlier today (March 20th):

As was revealed a few hours ago, Our Last Night have taken over Spiritbox‘s spot on the tour, which will run as follows:

With Ice Nine Kills, Slaughter To Prevail & Catch Your Breath:

06/26 Charleston, WV – Charleston Coliseum
06/27 Richmond, VA – Virginia Credit Union LIVE!
06/29 Hershey, PA – Giant Center

With Ice Nine Kills, Slaughter To Prevail & Crown The Empire:

06/30 Syracuse, NY – St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview
07/02 Gilford, NH – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion
07/03 Baltimore, MD – Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena

With Ice Nine Kills, Underoath & Crown The Empire:

07/05 Pittsburgh, PA – Petersen Events Center
07/06 Asheville, NC – ExploreAsheville.com Arena

With Ice Nine Kills, Underoath & Catch Your Breath:

07/08 Cedar Rapids, IA – Alliant Energy PowerHouse
07/09 Peoria, IL – Peoria Civic Center
07/11 Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre
07/12 Council Bluffs, IA – Westfair Amphitheatre

Falling In Reverse & Ice Nine Kills:

07/14 Cadott, WI – Rock Fest
07/15 Grand Rapids, MI – Upheaval Festival

With Ice Nine Kills, Slaughter To Prevail & Crown The Empire:

07/17 Little Rock, AR – Simmons Bank Arena
07/18 Oklahoma City, OK – The Zoo Amphitheatre
07/21 Las Vegas, NV – The Theater at Virgin Hotels
07/22 Las Vegas, NV – The Theater at Virgin Hotels

With Ice Nine Kills, Our Last Night & Catch Your Breath:

07/24 Airway Heights, WA – Northern Quest Resort & Casino
07/26 Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Center
07/27 Idaho Falls, ID – Mountain America Center
07/29 Sacramento, CA – Heart Health Park
07/30 Redding, CA – Redding Civic Lawn