Falling in Reverse frontman Ronnie Radke has issued another warning to former Escape The Fate guitarist TJ Bell, making serious accusations and threatening to expose additional names. The statement was shared on Falling in Reverse’s Instagram.
Radke’s statement focused on allegations against Bell while criticizing those who he claims are protecting the musician.
“Hey TJ Bell. You are a groomer. He groomed minors for years. Should I keep going? Because if I push the red button, your old buddies are going down with you,” Radke wrote.
The frontman continued his criticism of both Bell and the music community’s response to his allegations.
“Y’all wanna talk all this shit about me and talk about how awful I am and turn a blind eye when I expose these groomers with 100% provable evidence. Yet here you are protecting your favorite musicians that are too afraid of calling them out in fear they might lose some merch sales in the process,” he stated. “Imagine TJ Bell doing that to your 15 year old. F*ck TJ Bell and anyone that protected his grooming.”
Bell responded to the accusations in his own social media post. He defended himself against Radke’s claims.
“Look, I’m sure all of you are aware of the crazy bullshit that Ronnie is saying again. If any of that was true, anybody can just go to cops. Why would anybody go to Ronnie Radke? How is that make any sense? The guy is just trying to ruin my life because I called him out on being a piece of shit,” Bell responded.
This latest exchange represents another chapter in the ongoing public dispute between the two musicians. The conflict has deep roots in the complex history of Escape The Fate and the formation of Falling in Reverse.
The tension between Radke and Bell stems from the larger history of lineup changes and public feuds surrounding Escape The Fate. The disputes intensified particularly after Radke’s controversial exit from the band. Ronnie Radke was the original frontman of Escape The Fate before leaving the band due to legal issues and incarceration. After his departure, Escape The Fate continued without him. The band eventually brought in new members including TJ Bell who became part of the band’s later era.
Following his exit from Escape The Fate, Radke formed Falling in Reverse. The new band often drew comparisons to his former band and kept old rivalries alive through interviews, online posts, and fan debates. The success of Falling in Reverse revived tensions between Radke and various former associates. Fans and media continued to connect the two bands and their respective histories.
The dispute between Radke and Bell has generally centered on personal insults and accusations traded publicly. It has also involved claims about betrayal within the music scene and arguments over legitimacy and ownership of musical legacy. These conflicts have often played out through social media platforms and interviews. This makes it difficult to separate verified events from unconfirmed allegations and fan-driven speculation.
The ongoing feud represents part of a long-running scene dispute that has been amplified over the years through online platforms. Both sides have made various accusations about misconduct, disloyalty, and other personal matters. The current controversy continues this pattern of public confrontation between the musicians and their respective supporters in the rock and metal community.
