Ronnie Radke has a response for those attempting to cancel Falling In Reverse, and he’s not backing down.
The lead singer took to Instagram to share an email from a critic who labeled him a ‘transphobic bigot.’ Radke fired back, criticizing the individual for using ‘they/them’ pronouns:
“Welcome back, they’re at it again, these weirdo they/thems. This is an email, they are basically saying I’m a bigot and I’m a transphobe and they’re emailing all these bands playing in festivals with me. The email is, ‘I just received this, you should know a lot of bands are being contacted. I personally like what Ronnie does and you are my brother so I’m forwarding this.’ So they are forwarding this after getting the email. The name of the person that wrote this is saying that I’m a transphobic bigot and all the bands are dropping off and never talking to me. The name is Elaphe J. Metler, and they put their pronouns at the end. Oh my God.”
Radke continued:
“Every single band on this planet could agree with this email. It would not change the fact that I would stand my ground. I don’t care. The entire world has already been against me for 18 years, I don’t care. That’s what it feels like, I know they haven’t, but that’s what it feels like sometimes.”
Fans Are ‘Forcing’ Radke To Be Homophobic
In the same video, Radke argued that his detractors were pushing him into a corner, labeling him homophobic despite his denials:
“I’m going to stand my ground, you’re not going to force me into being homophobic. You guys say that I’m homophobic so much that it’s like you’re almost gaslighting me into believing, ‘Maybe I am.’ I’m not homophobic or transphobic, you idiot. And if you really stood for the cause you wouldn’t hide behind a VPN so nobody could ever find you. Well, guess what? I’ve found you.”
Radke’s Strategy for Haters
Radke also laid out his strategy in the event of being canceled or removed from festival lineups. His plan includes performing solo with minimal support:
“Every single band, every festival kick me off. I don’t care, I don’t care. F*ck all of you, I’ll play by myself. […] Oh man, everybody agrees that I’m a bigot. So guess what? I guess I’ll do a tour by myself with Sanguisugabogg opening. My life is like a video game tour. Falling In Reverse, Falling In Reverse, with supporting Falling In Reverse. Headliner, Falling In Reverse. F*ck you.”
Radke even detailed a mock tour idea, underscoring his defiance:
“And for my last tour, how could I be homophobic when I kissed a dude 20 years ago in a game of truth or dare tour, featuring Sanguisugabogg opening? Falling In Reverse, being supported by Falling In Reverse, and guess what? The headliner, Falling In Reverse. I’ll play by myself in a dirty parking lot before I ever bow to the pressure of these f*cking idiots because the second you do that you turn into Budweiser, Target, and Planet Fitness. Your stock goes down, everybody sees you for a week, it’s stupid.”
Currently, Falling In Reverse is on tour with Hollywood Undead, Slaughter To Prevail, and Tech N9ne. It remains to be seen if Radke’s recent comments will affect the tour lineup.
