All That Remains singer Phil Labonte shared his thoughts on X regarding the recent issue involving Ronnie Radke.
He speculated, “I’d bet anything this is political. It’s because he’s not woke,” in reference to the cancellation of Falling In Reverse’s UK tour.
Falling In Reverse’s UK tour was postponed after Radke’s visa was denied due to his criminal history. The tour, originally scheduled for December 2024, was set to include sold-out shows at major venues. However, the UK Home Office denied Radke’s visa application, citing his past conviction and prison sentence.
The band explained on social media that Radke’s criminal record continues to pose challenges for international touring. They wrote, “We regret to announce that the home office has denied Ronnie’s visa application for the remaining 2024 U.K. shows… The U.K. is currently refusing entry to visa applicants who served more than 12 months prison time, as Ronnie did in 2008.”
They added, “Therefore, we will not be able to come to the U.K. this month to perform the shows we were greatly looking forward to. We will be postponing the shows to next year while we continue to work through this issue legally to obtain the necessary visa.”
Radke’s legal troubles began in 2006 after a fight in Nevada resulted in the death of Michael Cook. Though not directly involved, Radke received probation. In 2008, he violated his probation and spent over a year in prison. Despite rebuilding his career, these events still impact the band’s ability to tour.
Later, Radke responded to the backlash surrounding the tour cancellation. He wrote, “You probably heard the news that I was denied my visa into the UK after selling 75,000 tickets — a literal Taylor Swift-sized concert worth of tickets. And you probably go and assume that it’s a politically charged reason, but it’s not.”
He explained further, “It’s just the fact that they changed the law. I was allowed to get in after 10 years, after getting out of prison, they changed the law, That’s why they didn’t let Lil Wayne in. That’s why they didn’t let Ja Rule in. That’s why they didn’t let Snoop Dogg in, and a multitude of other artists.”
Radke also took the opportunity to promote a new t-shirt on his website, saying, “And in honor of all the people that think that they got a W for this, I just dropped a ‘god save the king of the music scene’ t-shirt on my Falling In Reverse website for all, and the UK website. And this is not just an ordinary t-shirt, guys. 100% of these proceeds are going to the United Kingdom Prison Reform charity. 100% of the proceeds.”
He concluded, “And to all the fans that were really upset that I couldn’t come over there, 75,000 tickets sold, which is ridiculous, guys, it’s so crazy. I’m so honored to know that I could sell 75,000 tickets in the United Kingdom.”
Falling In Reverse’s European tour has faced some setbacks, with canceled shows, such as in Vienna, due to production issues. The band was also removed from the 2025 Nova Rock Festival lineup. However, they are still set to tour Australia in March 2025 and perform in Germany and Belgium in June.
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