Falling in Reverse is an American rock band formed in Las Vegas, Nevada in 2008.
History[]
In 2006, Ronnie Radke was involved in an altercation in Las Vegas that resulted in a friend fatally shooting Michael Cook in self-defense. While Radke did not shoot Cook, he was indicted on charges relating to owning brass knuckles that he brought to that altercation. These charges, combined with Radke's past troubles with narcotics and rehab, led to five years probation. After he failed to report to his probation officer, he was arrested in June 2008, where his probation was revoked and he was mandated to serve his original sentence of two years in prison.[1] At the time, Radke was the lead singer of post-hardcore band Escape the Fate. He was ejected from the band and replaced by Craig Mabbitt.[2]
During his time in prison, Radke formed a new band called From Behind These Walls. He officially began creating media with the band upon his release, but was later forced to change its name to Falling in Reverse due to copyright.[3] In 2009, he was able to launch a demo of his band, due to contacts with several musicians he had. The demo contains five songs, four of which were not put on the debut album The Drug in Me Is You. The original lineup consisted of Radke and Nason Schoeffler, who helped find Jacky Vincent, Derek Jones, and Ryan Seaman.[4] Schoeffler quit the band in April 2011 and was replaced by Mika Horiuchi, who also later departed from the band after issues with Radke.[5]
Radke was released on December 12, 2010.[6] Radke discussed his relationship with Escape the Fate members since his departure from the band, stating that they have tried to reconcile with Radke but he was uninterested in getting back on friendly terms with them claiming that they kicked him out and misinformed their fans about him.[7]
In January 2010, the band began recording for the first time. The group announced on December 20 that it would go to Orlando, Florida to record a full-length debut album over a period of two months with a tentative release date of the first quarter of 2011. The band also confirmed that Radke's friend, Michael Baskette would produce the album. It was soon confirmed that the band was signed with Epitaph Records, and the band released its debut album in 2011. The album was soon titled The Drug in Me Is You and was slated for a July 26, 2011 release date, with pre-orders beginning on June 7.[8]
Discography[]
Albums[]
- The Drug In Me Is You (2011)
- Fashionably Late (2013)
- Just Like You (2015)
- Coming Home (2017)
- Popular Monster (2024)
Singles[]
- Losing My Mind (2018)
- Losing My Life (2018)
- Drugs (featuring Corey Taylor) (2019)
- The Drug in Me is Reimagined (2020)
- Carry On (2020)
- I'm Not a Vampire (Revamped) (2021)
- God Is a Weapon (featuring Marilyn Manson) (2025)
References[]
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20120326014404/http://chemical-magazine.com/2011/06/13/former-escape-the-fate-vocalist-ronnie-radke-returns-with-new-band-falling-in-reverse/
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20090227035333/http://news.mibba.com/Music/514/Escape-The-Fate-Singer-Announced
- ↑ https://www.wearethepit.com/2023/11/the-arena-rock-band-that-was-formed-from-prison/
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20110603074802/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_bigger_lights_drummer_joins_falling_in_reverse/
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20110510145558/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/falling_in_reverse_ex-escape_the_fate_announce_new_bassist/
- ↑ https://www.guitarworld.com/features/escape-fate-biography
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20110718131102/http://livethescene.com/news/radkeinterview2011
- ↑ http://bryanstars.com/post/5348578389/falling-in-reverse-have-officially-signed-to
