A conversation with Ronnie Radke & Max Green (pt.1): Sobriety

When we spoke to Falling In Reverse frontman Ronnie Radke in AP 294, he described the previous time he had seen his former Escape The Fate bandmate Max Green:
"He's missing a few teeth. His pants were ripped up; not in a rock 'n' roll way, but like he'd been wearing them for several weeks straight. He's clearly on drugs... I hope he gets sober. There's a place in my heart for him. He will always have that place. I care about him--I don't want him to die."
Now, Max Green, who is newly sober, reconciles with old friend Radke at his home. The two talk about their past drug use, how they met, how they fell out and how they overcame their vices in part one of this three-episode series.
Interview By: Ryan J. Downey
Find parts two and three at AltPress.com/APTV first!
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[@islattt]

Never hurt someone like Ronnie, people like him just don't deserve it. You can clearly see the love for maxwell in his eyes. He was his little brother. Imagine the heartbreak it caused him when max turned his back on him.

[@pupintheturdiii]

Ronnie is a known woman beater.

[@adamkahn8645]

you can tell just how deep he knows he hurt Ronnie. side note: its refreshing to see the real Ronnie outside the music world. a solid look at who Ronnie is on the inside

[@zackbrogers614]

my favorite line in this. dont go to la county jail. wait. dont go to jail. if you do go to jail go to idaho jail. thanks ronnie for the advice

[@baskwith]

wow, seeing these guys together and clean is amazing! proud of them both!

[@sterlingronnie9739]

InstaBlaster.

[@jessnielsen9120]

how proud ronnie is of max is adorable

[@CmsrL337]

This is such an incredible interview. It's truly awesome to see two rock-stars speaking the truth about drugs and addiction instead of fueling the main-stream notion about how cool and great it all is. As an addict myself, this really spoke to me...Especially since I am about to go into rehab early next week. I'd really like to thank these two dudes for sharing their experiences and helping influence me to finally seek proper treatment. Absolutely fucking rock-n-roll right there guys. Thank you so much!!!! \m/

[@CmsrL337]

802blues Thx for the support man! I just got out of rehab about a week ago and I'm feelin' great. I'm so incredibly lucky to have had such an amazing program to go to. I can relate to a lot of what you said, and I'm just taking it all one day at a time. Thx again for the support man. \m/

[@steveo1060]

CmsrL337 you were an addict and now you're in the military?

[@Bran.man24]

@@CmsrL337 4 year's later, how is your sobriety still going??????

[@ellabella7621]

@Sullivan Cody you wrote this comment four years ago. I hope you're better these days.

[@franniebear777]

Hoping you’re still doing well so many years later. I’m on that journey myself (have for 4 years now) and Ronnie’s music and story has definitely helped me deal with a lot of the stuff in my head and stay on track

[@crystallambert9052]

Would anyone argue if I said that max is one of the most gorgeous bass players I've ever seen? Well, he is! So those who disagree you're all entitled to your opinions put it that way, and I'm more than happy to welcome anyone who does agree into my corner. Much love to ya, max.

[@blahblahblah6036]

Ronnies loyalty and protectiveness towards his friends is really admirable.

[@diabolicallycursed]

because of you and your music Ronnie Radke I took my last hydro-morphone contin sept 15. I've been doing perscription pain killers (mostly oxys) since 2004. after several overdoses, and getting fired and burning bridges, and a few attempted suicides i hit rock bottom. living in a hole of a house. It was your music that gave me the gull to chose life over death. My names Matthew and I thank you.

[@jessikalais2243]

THANK YOU Ronnie for giving people who are struggling just the story and strength they need to change their life for the better. Ronnie saves lives.

[@BMarie774]

Matt Comtois How yah doing today, my man? I hope you’re well.

[@CafeHueyLong]

How are you bro? Praying things are still going good and if not it's never too late. Would love an update!

[@slyfox1483]

hope all is still well with you brother 🙏🏻♥️

[@weirdo666-]

I am sober since 9 months now. I had a drugpast over 4 years ago. I'm 22 now. I've got homeless in 2019... In 2018 my father and my uncle past away at the same Year but different months.... Uncle got shot down in NY, BRONX... My father got cancer (i am German-Jamaican) it was terrible. I though that drugs could save me. But now i have a clearer mind as before... It's one of the best feelings beeing sober. That's why i see RONNIE & MAX as my Idols. They're music always saved me over the years... And now i learn to let my addiction go and have a better life. Thx to those both Fighters 😭🌹🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@jocelyn8395]

This made me so happy, I almost cried! I love how proud of Max Ronnie is. He's like a proud mom showing off her son "Show him your keys!" Lol I love this so much

[@tammrablaine579]

This is so awesome. I am coming up on 7 years clean. Good for both of them ❤

[@MakotoKinoSailorJupiter2020]

Congrats 🎉🎊🎈🍾

[@williamquantrill9076]

Pfff thats so boring, whats life without some good dope

[@weirdo666-]

I am 9 months sober. Congrats to u girl.... Greetings from germany :3

[@tammrablaine579]

@@weirdo666- congrats to you, love! That's awesome have almost 8 years now lol. Greetings from the USA

[@abbiesoto972]

10:18 Max: "Janet....Janet The Horse" I nearly died lmao XD

[@zanekarim717]

Owning up to your mistakes is the one of the most respectable things you can do, I love Ronnie

[@killingkarma]

Dude, this straight up motivates me. To see these two guys together, sober, and joking makes me stoked! Way to go guys!!!

[@bobjohn6632]

no one knows how fucking happy i am to see them like this again.

[@hollyatropine3538]

In all honesty, I'm not gonna lie...But these two amazing guys, saved me from going down that path. I first listened to ETF a couple years back. My friend suggest I would, cause she thought I would like them. I said "Okay, cool." Completely forgot about it. After that, I fell into a dark dark state of depression. I mean, anywhere I went, I'd think of how I can kill myself. If I was walking near a bridge, I'd picture myself, jumping off the edge. If I was in a car, and it was going down a busy highway, I'd imagine unbuckling my seatbelt, and jumping out while it's moving, and hoped to get hit dead on by a semi. I was in such a dark place, I started making everyone else around me, depressed. One of my friends blamed me for it, and even my own brother blamed me for it. It made me feel like such a burden on everyone, I wanted to just cry and not move for days. I couldn't eat, I couldn't sleep, I wasn't me. Everyone around me tells me that I make them smile because of my personality. But I have depression that I got from my dad, and he has to take a lot of pills to keep him under control. I stopped talking to my friends, some of them turned on me and started bullying me...I felt worthless. Then I started self harming. I stopped eating, I'd go without drinking anything so I can dehydrate myself, I started cutting, I'd rip and tear at my skin until I bled. I blamed myself for everything. Then I started imagining how I would feel if I got drunk or got high. I figured it could take my pain away. I thought about stealing pills from my parents and drinking some of the alcohol we have in our house. Hell, I even thought about mixing and getting crazy, but I was too much of a coward to do it. Even though I didn't give a shit, and knew no one cared...I couldn't do it. Then I remembered my friend telling me about ETF. I went on KZbin and watched Situations. I sat and watched the whole song and thought 'Whoa, these guys are cool'. Then I watched The Flood, Ungrateful, etc. then I noticed at one point that Ronnie wasn't the singer. I looked on Google to see what was up, and found out he went to jail for a drug violation and also found out he was a suspect in the murder of and 18 year old kid. He was there when the kid died, but everyone accused him of doing it. The kid died in a shoot out, and fans immediately hated on him. Then I found FIR. I was so happy that Ronnie was back and that he was serious about changing, it made me cry. And watching this, made me cry. Max couldn't look at Ronnie, cause he was so ashamed of himself. I owe these two my life and I'm eternally grateful for them. They're gonna be at Warped on July 31st, and I get to go. I hope I can meet them, so I can tell them that they saved me. So before anyone judges them, just don't say anything. They've gone through hell and are learning from they're mistakes. I love Ronnie and Max, and I'm so glad they're clean

[@Chinchilla_in_the_Villa]

cool story bro

[@drewthapanda8168]

Cant believe I read that whole thing🤦‍♂️ Sooooo many years later, at that🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@paulwollersheim7049]

its true its hard

[@lizbethcarrasco7928]

I’m so sorry I had to go through that :( I hope ure doing well right now

[@HideYourKids101]

This gives me hope in friendship. How many times do you see two people meet in high school, make a career together, get addicted to drugs, get separated for a couple years cause one went to jail, get sober and still talk to each other like bestfriends. They've literally have been though thick and thin together. I just really love seeing them like this.

[@alphagoesgaming8438]

OMG Ronnie's face when Max is talking about the time him and his girlfriend smuggled drugs from Cali to Florida

[@ancientchalice]

rightt he’s in disbelief like “😦whuuut tffff..”

[@midnightmimosaxo]

wow, this is so crazy & emotional for me. i've been a fan of etf since the beginning, watching both their drug struggles. i'm so glad to see things like this for them. so so happy.

[@lindseym2249]

The way these 2 are so honest and open is very admirable and amazing! I luv them even more for that!

[@kenjistellick8351]

As a fan to both of them for years im so proud ur both happy n clean thats an amazing thing for anyone so be able to do

[@gotthatpunklyricsandvideos7068]

i know i should hate myself for saying this because this video is making me so proud of Max but i can't get over Ronnie! His voice is like killing me!

[@JohnnyMontilla]

This interview is so incredible and emotional. Love the rawness. I'm so proud of them.

[@Fleato]

I LOVE THE TURN AROUND THESE GUYS HAVE HAD. honestly ronnies one of my favourite musicians, someone who had his lows really early and turned around and now talks about it. now he's trying to help pick his friends up.

[@K8Ems]

You can totally see the genuine friendship, finishing each others sentences and picking up the topics. It reminds me of me and my best friend. So genuine. I had been worried for Max.

[@SmallPlantx]

This was the greatest video ever. I'm so immensely proud and happy for Max. Hopefully Ronnie and Max will get back to being super close.

[@rous_lopez]

I'm super proud of Max! I'm in tears 'cause a friend of mine is going through the same shit. This gave me hope... that he'll recover from this just like Max did.

[@desolatesoul2304]

My band mate is a recovering heroin addict. He completed his classes, and he is doing well. Proud of him, and he could totally relate to the band. He likes these guys. A drug is a drug. It doesn't matter if it's pot, heroin, pills. Stay off the drugs people.

[@IAmStayingAnonymous]

Is he still clean?

[@emodirectioner]

I watch all 3 parts religiously

[@TheMickiMoose]

This makes me so happy. When Ronnie and Max were both at the down points of their lives it just made me think I would end up watching more press conferencces discussing the of another couple of musicians that I loved. It made so sad. Seeing them both sober and talking puts a smile on my face and a happy tear in my eye.

[@littledreamer08]

Omg I’m watching this in 2020 and this is bringing so much joy to me. I remember them breaking up and Ronnie going to jail. Max leaving ETF. I’m so so so happy they are doing better, I am going to look more into it.

[@kzlandscaper4423]

I'm happy there in such a good place now, but I have to laugh a little at Ronnie Ronnie running from car "I got warrants"!!

[@HotShotLion]

I died on that part, too xD.

[@ImCalledOlivia]

They're

[@babyluv14ful]

Seeing them together doing this interview is just the most amazing thing ever. So happy for Max getting sober and hearing he's doing better. I'm just really happy like words can't explain -3

[@RuskinRin]

I cried through the whole interview. I love them and have missed them so much. I'm glad they're both sober and talking with each other again.

[@navibanfield1591]

Why does this make me want to cry!? 😂 I'm seeing me teenhood infront of me, after so much craziness and crap, and im finally seeing these two guys have a genuine conversation. There is so much love between these guys now and after so much animosity between the bands and the fans, its beautiful to see.

[@livelife531]

I'm so Happy for Max. And I'm glad to see them together again: ')

[@SmiileyBunniiez]

This brung tears to my eyes. Words can't even explain how happy I was to see this. Not only to see these two together but to hear that Max has been sober. I'm proud of you Max

[@kasorbinski]

jfc I've seen this so many times and yet I always come back to this

[@destinydestruction9437]

SAME

[@isabellegustafsson9463]

I'm literally sweating and my heart is pounding becuase of how happy this video makes me.

[@Princessjasmineeee]

this isn’t about the interview but I’m really loving the portrait behind them 🙃👍🏻

[@speedy622]

I died laughing when Ronnie said "My Dad will gonna see this, sorry Dad!" hahahahaha

[@ScarecrowKate]

I've watched this interview soo many times and I've cried every time. I'm so proud of them I love them both so much

[@LaughOverIt]

max-i forgot that chicks name ronnie-ashley..that was my girlfriend xD i think i laughed harder then i should have xD

[@earl-larsen]

9:38 "I got warrants" made me laugh so hard lmao

[@taggie2457]

Your guys' birthdays are the same date as my mom who passed away a year ago. This has been very inspiring

[@yasminlopez9176]

Two minutes into this, and while max is talking, i can see the emotions radke has inside

[@xXPunkRocker8Xx]

Oh my good lord this made me cry. I'm so proud of both of them for getting and staying sober.

[@bloodstaindew1888]

Max Green: Gets on and off bands more than Kenny gets killed in South Park

[@lolfailingsoulmate]

But where's the lie

[@destinydestruction9437]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA YES

[@TriggermanEst91]

Ronnie by himself is a character, but both of them have so much chemistry and its so nice to see again.

[@veronica_1101]

This makes me extremely happy. I'm so happy for Max. And Ronnie is such a good person.

[@UnderMySkinBlackStar]

this made me cry omfg i'm so proud of them both for getting sober. seeing them together like this is amazing. I love them so much

[@maxgreenluvr96]

Saw these guys at Warped Tour last night and got to meet Max. Such a nice guy

[@xchuckytx]

I saw them both at Warped on July 30th and yes they are both amazing guys. So glad I got to meet them and I'm sad for those who don't or cant but still judge them.

[@jessikalais2243]

Anyone who's known someone with a serious addiction knows how amazing a reunion like this would be

[@Unknowen687]

Happy Birthday Max and Ronnie

[@ninathun329]

Ronnie talking about max almost dying:😢😔 max:😅😜

[@givingupismyoption]

This is a true story of overcoming. They both truly did escape. I have seen to many people including my family let drugs destroy them. To hear this brought tears to my eyes. When they first started fighting a while back, I never though I would see this.This is amazing. I am very happy to see Max is finally getting clean, and that is friend's are still there for him. That is the thing, him, Ronnie, the guy's from ETF, they are still there for him. It makes me smile. Can't wait for prt 2&3!!

[@beckacollins45]

I'm 16 years sober, it's still hard sometimes but I just jam out to Fir and then I'm good

[@TheCrowpoop]

How can someone even dislike this video, i mean come on. Two friends there are like brothers for each other, talking about their good times and bad times, while they look at their past and finally laughing together, after a long "fight" and now they just sit there being proud of each others, and learned from their mistakes. This is what i call a true friendship!

[@SickIncKamikaze]

Is anybody else really fixtated on the painting behind them? It's beautiful.

[@victorialeonida3379]

Do you know what it is?

[@aflawedhuman2046]

@@victorialeonida3379 what is it?

[@nakitaduiker5841]

I love how Ronnie is always telling him how proud he is of him! so proud of Max, Im going on 4 years clean this Nov. Ill only be turning 23 but I think that getting clean will always be the proudest moment of my life. We want you around for a long time:) So happy to see you guys together

[@goodkid2014]

Max reminds me of Jay from "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back"

[@jordanscott7306]

It makes me beyond happy to see Ronnie and Max sober and talking to each other again. I have waited for this for so long. I am so proud of both of them.

[@GaigetheRage]

8:15 "Ha, Ha, Hah. I'll be right back" XD hahaha

[@christianjones999]

with me being a recovering drug addict I failed alot of people and hurt more.. with me recovering I often face a world that wont face me they turned their back it feels like and I have a select few who wants to see me suceed so ronnie I def know that emotional feeling bro if you were to ask me where I saw myself 5 years from now maybe I'd say 3 to 4 years ago I would say dead with no remorse being sober most definitely feels good man.

[@joachimdriesen5689]

why do I get a notification of this video when it's already pretty old xd

[@imissronnieradke]

Its such a nostalgic feeling seeing them together. I miss them both so much. I was a fan of their music when I was 13 now 18 and finally I get to see my heroes forget the drugs and the alcohol...they mean the most to me. I'm so glad they are talking warms my heart.

[@NiranGs]

Im proud of Max for being sober and I'm proud of Ronnie for growing and maturing. I'm proud of both of them for putting the past behind them :)

[@travelreview5962]

Anyone who says "don't go to LA jail, go to Idaho jail" has 100% been through it lol.

[@seximonkey9563]

so how many times does Ronnie say, "it's crazy" I swear, all his interviews. lol

[@tatumkoranda2748]

Omf I am so happy to see the two together again. I thought it would never happen... This is the best thing I've seen in a long time. Great job for getting sober Max,

[@cdak100]

"I got warrants" lol

[@Xolcin]

I am so happy for Ronnie and Max, after all the things and fights they have gone through together and apart, to see them like this is so uplifting. My best friend and I have gone through many arguments and when we resolve our issues, after months and years, it feels amazing, just like this.

[@JJTIGERROCKS]

Max: and ronnie as like... ha haha HAHAHAHAH I'll be right back..OMG I died!!!

[@chassnichole]

Fan since late '06 & I have to say, this made my day. It's awesome to see them both sober and sitting together, talking and being friends again.

[@MONKEYBALLZism]

They look like they been thru some shit

[@jonezzzyyy6192]

Its awesome how he looked out for him...coming from the same situation that shows how far ronnie had came to be able to take max under his wing... true friendship...

[@gabrielledanae6572]

Ronnie looks like he's about to cry 😭

[@Ascendancy-]

he is crying oh wait thats a tattoo

[@gabrielledanae6572]

ha.ha.ha. so funny...

[@leora2792]

I actually got a little chuckle out of that :D

[@williamquantrill9076]

Hes prolly doped up as fuck

[@iliveinyourcloset6287]

@@williamquantrill9076 lol stfu

[@MsAnimefangirl10]

so happy for them, i'm so glad they r talking again and everything i love these guys i always believed in max

[@McrLuverDynamite]

I've dreamed of this moment ever since Ronnie got arrested

[@sidliberte6820]

Everyone grows up in their life. I have much respect for Ronnie.

[@sweetiepie1221]

Can all you people do is hate on people now? They're getting better and the past is the past. Get over it! Man, they're admitting their past mistakes and trying to make up for them. Some of you people just can't get over the past. Leave them alone and let them live life as sober people and stop hating on them. And stop saying 'they're douches' and everything else. They seem like really nice people, and people can be pretty mean and rude at interviews like this. But they're weren't. So instead of hating on them, support them. If you don't like them, don't listen to their music or click on these interviews, it's that simple.

[@HellPeta]

This makes me so happy. I hope Max keeps up the good work!

[@dogfriend3]

sometimes Max reminds me so much on Gerard Way! Great guys,

[@meganvail605]

this makes me soo happy. Ronnie and Max together talking about Sobriety i had always hoped that max would get on the right track and now that he is he is fixing his relationship with ronnie. im sooo proud of max and i cant believe how far he has come. Love Max and Ronnie and im sooo happy for them

[@nosleep8649]

"I got warrants!" Lol

[@Futile_Actions]

So much love for both these gentlemen

[@delaneyrichardson]

Ronnie: I got warrants! *books it* Me: HAHAHAHHAHAHA

[@amandagrumbles7175]

Relatable .... So fucking much

[@XSIMS2NEWX]

So happy they're hanging out like that again. It's been too long for those guys. Can't wait for part two!!

[@aracelyfern7251]

The key part made me smile so hard and now my cheeks hurt :')

[@FuckUrPrettyFace]

Max Green looks REALLY REALLY HAPPY seeing his old friend!

[@LeGette88]

9:37 I'm fucking deaddddddd... Ronnie was like "remember, I ran ?" ... and I was like "I got warrants!" lmao.. Radke a REAL NIGGA!

[@mikaelagalvin2687]

So not only are they together...But Max's eyebrows are back. This is the best thing in existence!

[@camillaroches3379]

Max's face every time Ronnie mentions how high he was lol he's like "wellp I deserved it" :33

[@MCRmyKILLJOY329]

It's just so freaking amazing to see that they still have the same bond as before! When ever I am going through a tough time I literally just think of this and it makes me happy and tells me that things do get better. And that some people are just inseparable! Thank you

[@MiisunderstoodSoul]

"Janet the horse" HAHAHAHAHAHA XD

[@mars1030]

So happy to see Max sober and these 2 finally together in an interview!!!!

[@justsa26]

They're so sweet

[@GerrardWayLova2k9]

I'm sat grinning and crying happy tears right now. They're both sober now. They can laugh and smile together again. This makes me beyond happy. You have no idea how much I want to hug you right now for uploading this. Omfg

[@TheZeroz00]

Lol "IVE GOT WARRANTS"