I See Stars are a bunch of lazy egotistical drug addicts who caused havoc on the 'The Thug Inside Me" tour. Well, that's according to Falling in Reverse front fool Ronnie Radke. Ronnie, in similar fashion to a jilted 15 year old girl took to Facebook to bitch slap their opening act. It made for great reading and I was impressed with his thought process. I was also impressed with Radke's fans reaction, they followed like sheep. They should be careful since Radke is also infamous for whopping his fans in the head with mic stands.
Anyway poor little I See Stars, made a counter statement and well a whole lot of finger pointing and the Sumerian Records got involved…and now All four entities (Radke, his band, Sumerian, and I See Stars) have had more press time then they ever received for their music alone…well played!
But it is a sad event to be kicked off a tour, no dames, no booze, no merch booth! Three cheers for Brit boys Asking Alexandria. No strangers to the 'hot mess booze and drugs' persona have scooped them up! Let the debauchery begin!!
Ben Bruce, guitarist of Asking Alexandria took this pairing as a great opportunity to soap box on a couple issues. The band coupling and a nod to fallen comrade Mitch Lucker who died last week in a motorcycle accident. Mitch, lead singer of Suicide Silence, has become the reigning God for dying, replacing 'The Rev', drummer of Avenged Sevenfold. The teens need a martyr…anyway, heres Bruce's rant
"First and foremost I would like to talk about a dear friend of mine who was prematurely taken from us this month. Mitch Lucker was one of the kindest and most passionate people I have ever had the pleasure of calling my friend. My thoughts are not only with his family and friends, but also with the millions of people, worldwide, who Mitch helped to mould and inspire into the people they are today. A great man was lost who's love and passion reached all corners of the globe. As many of you know, Suicide Silence were preparing to join us on our upcoming 'Outbreak' Tour. Due to the devastating circumstances they will no longer be joining us physically. They will however, Mitch included, be with us in spirit. We will go out on this tour with As I Lay Dying, Memphis May Fire & Attila to pay our tributes and respects to Mitch and his brothers in Suicide Silence. A portion of all tickets and official tour t-shirts sold will go to Mitch's daughter for the Kenadee Lucker Education Fund.
"Suicide Silence could never be replaced on our tour as they are the only band in the world who could bring their element, intensity and power to the line-up. For the sake of giving the fans the best show we can under the circumstances, we have decided to add Sumerian family members I See Stars to the bill, NOT AS A REPLACEMENT BY ANY MEANS, but as another band who's love and passion for music and their fans is as tried and true as ours. Now, more than ever, we need to come together to celebrate our collective love of music and to show compassion and solidarity in our scene. It's time to put aside all petty differences and remember what it is that brings us all together, the music. Mitch- from myself and everyone else who will be taking part in this tour, you are forever in our hearts. This one's for you. We love you. Cheers"