Ronnie Radke isn’t holding back his frustration over being denied a U.K. visa.
“Roses are red, and two lips are vibrant. The UK won’t let you in unless you are a migrant,” the Falling In Reverse frontman quipped in a recent Instagram video. The post also featured a headline from the Daily Express reading, “Nearly 100,000 asylum seekers granted right to work in UK due to backlog.”
The visa denial led to the postponement of Falling In Reverse’s U.K. tour, as the band explained on social media. “We regret to announce that the Home Office has denied Ronnie’s visa application for the remaining 2024 U.K. shows,” they wrote. “The U.K. currently refuses entry to applicants who have served more than 12 months of prison time, as Ronnie did in 2008.”
The statement continued, “Unfortunately, this means we won’t be able to perform the shows we were eagerly anticipating this month. We’ll be rescheduling for next year while we work through the legalities to secure the necessary visa.”
Addressing the situation further on social media, Radke explained the challenges his past conviction presents. “You’ve probably heard the news—I was denied my visa to the U.K. after selling 75,000 tickets, a literal Taylor Swift-sized crowd. And no, this isn’t politically motivated; it’s due to a law change,” he clarified.
Radke went on, “I was allowed entry after 10 years post-prison release, but they’ve tightened restrictions. It’s the same reason artists like Lil Wayne, Ja Rule, and Snoop Dogg have faced similar denials.”
To show his determination, Radke announced a new charity initiative: “I just dropped a ‘God Save the King of the Music Scene’ t-shirt on the Falling In Reverse website, including the U.K. site. This isn’t just merch—100% of proceeds are going to a United Kingdom Prison Reform charity.”
He concluded by expressing gratitude to his fans. “To everyone disappointed that I couldn’t come, just know: 75,000 tickets sold. That’s insane. I’m so honored to have that kind of support in the U.K.”
Radke’s criminal record dates back to 2006 when he was involved in a fight that tragically resulted in a death, though he wasn’t directly responsible. Initially given probation, he violated it in 2008, leading to over a year in prison—a conviction that continues to impact his career today.
