Falling in Reverse frontman Ronnie Radke has reacted to media outlets omitting his band’s name from their headlines. The backlash follows a recent interview in which actor Javier Bardem credited Falling in Reverse — alongside Slipknot and Linkin Park — as part of his preparation for his upcoming role as vengeance-seeking psychopath Max Cady in the new remake of Cape Fear.
Radke took issue with outlets that reported on Bardem’s comments but deliberately left Falling in Reverse out of their coverage, despite the actor specifically naming the band.
“Purposely leaving my band out of the article when he specifically stated my band,” Radke said. “This is why I will never respect these media sites. You can’t erase someone like me.”
The omission stings particularly because of how high-profile the production is — and how directly Bardem tied the band’s music to his creative process.
The Cape Fear remake is a 10-part Apple TV+ miniseries. Its first two episodes premiered on June 5, 2026, with the full series now streaming on the platform. The production features Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg as key creative figures. Bardem stars alongside Amy Adams and Patrick Wilson.
In the interview, Bardem spoke about the music that helped him get into character. He named tracks from Linkin Park, Slipknot, Falling in Reverse, and Bad Omens as key influences during his preparation process. Despite the actor’s explicit acknowledgment, several outlets chose to highlight only the more established names in their headlines, leaving Falling in Reverse out entirely.
Radke has a long history of publicly clashing with news outlets over perceived bias. He has repeatedly called out sites that he believes downplay his band’s achievements or misrepresent his statements. His reaction to the Cape Fear coverage fits a familiar pattern — one where he refuses to let what he sees as deliberate erasure go unanswered.
Falling in Reverse’s growing mainstream profile makes the omission all the more glaring. The band has seen significant chart success in recent years, with their music reaching audiences well beyond the rock and metalcore scenes. That visibility is precisely what makes Bardem’s name-drop meaningful — and what makes the media’s selective reporting a sore point for Radke.
