Falling in Reverse has once again found themselves in the headlines for all the wrong reasons, with visa troubles forcing the postponement of their biggest-ever UK tour.
The band, led by the ever-controversial Ronnie Radke, announced that their December 2024 dates would not go ahead as planned, citing the UK Home Office’s refusal to grant Radke a visa due to his 2008 prison sentence.
The Announcement
The band broke the news via their Instagram story, stating:
“The U.K. is currently refusing entry to visa applicants who served more than 12 months prison time, as Ronnie did in 2008… Therefore, we will not be able to come to the U.K. this month to perform the shows we were greatly looking forward to.”
They assured fans that the shows would be rescheduled for 2025 and urged ticket holders to hang tight, with refunds available for those unable to make the new dates. However, this setback feels like part of a growing pattern for Falling in Reverse, whose European run has been plagued with issues.
A Tour in Turmoil
The UK postponement comes after a string of canceled European dates, including shows in Vienna and elsewhere, which the band attributed to “production related logistical issues.” When fans pressed for more information, Radke didn’t mince words—responding to a fan inquiry about the Vienna cancellation with a profanity-laden tirade:
“Go eat a fking Vienna sausage and shut the fk up.”
This sort of response might be on-brand for Radke, but it’s done little to smooth over frustrations from fans left in the dark about the band’s increasingly erratic touring schedule.
Nova Rock Drama
Adding fuel to the fire, Falling in Reverse was recently pulled from Austria’s Nova Rock Festival 2025, where they were slated to perform alongside heavyweights like Korn, Slipknot, and Linkin Park. While it’s unclear whether the band was dropped or chose to back out, Radke took to Instagram to troll the situation, posting a picture of Vienna sausages with the band’s name photoshopped on the label and tagging the festival.
Radke’s Past Resurfaces
The visa refusal is a stark reminder of Radke’s criminal history, which continues to cast a long shadow over his career. In 2008, Radke served over 12 months in prison for violating probation in relation to his involvement in a fatal fight. While he’s since positioned himself as a comeback story, the UK Home Office’s strict rules for visa applicants with significant criminal records have left Falling in Reverse fans on the losing end.
What’s Next for Falling in Reverse?
For a band that’s no stranger to controversy, this latest setback raises questions about the logistics of their ambitious touring plans. With multiple cancellations in quick succession and legal hurdles to overcome, it’s unclear how Radke and his team will navigate the challenges ahead.
Fans are understandably frustrated, but Radke’s unapologetic approach—whether it’s addressing visa issues or clapping back at critics—seems unlikely to change. Whether this chaos will eventually erode the loyalty of their fanbase remains to be seen.
Falling in Reverse UK Tour Dates Cancelled
Here’s the full list of postponed UK dates:
- 12/4 — Manchester, UK — AO Arena (SOLD OUT) #
- 12/5 — Birmingham, UK — BP Pulse Live (SOLD OUT) #
- 12/7 — Cardiff, UK — Utilita Cardiff (SOLD OUT) +
- 12/8 — London, UK — OVO Arena Wembley (SOLD OUT) +
- 12/10 — Glasgow, UK — OVO Hydro *
- 12/12 — Dublin, IE — 3Arena *
- 12/16 — London, UK — The O2 *
- # With Hollywood Undead, Tech N9ne
- + With Hollywood Undead, Slaughter To Prevail, Tech N9ne
- * With Asking Alexandria, Our Last Night, Tech N9ne
Final Thoughts
Falling in Reverse has built its reputation on theatrics and defiance, but the reality of navigating international touring with a frontman whose past continues to complicate matters is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. Fans in the UK will have to wait until 2025 for a chance to see the band live, but with all the drama surrounding this tour, some might be wondering if it’s worth the wait.
Ronnie Radke and Falling in Reverse are booked to tour Australia in March 2025, local promoters will be watching the UK Visa result nervously hoping it doesn’t result in pressure on the Australian Government.
Stay tuned to Blunt Magazine for updates on the rescheduled dates—and whatever controversy Radke stirs up next.
