RONNIE RADKE ON MISSING LAPTOPS | Aftershock 2022

[@waffles1357]

Blows my mind how many people don’t realize what the laptops are actually for and how much goes into making these shows

[@stevebanning902]

Sad that an entire show is programming to be run from a laptop and they don't have a backup. One of the easiest things to do. There's a reason electronic artists treat their laptops and storage drives like they're carrying gold.

[@j2kay93]

@@stevebanning902 serious get fuckin over it. one fuckin thing. and ya jump on em. leave it alone. shit happens.

[@Kevin-ch8fu]

@@j2kay93 its just how he feels. I dont get why someone else on a youtube comments section upsets you. It may be time to take a break from the internet.

[@CyPhaSaRin]

@@j2kay93 i love it how you're not actually allowed to criticize people for shit these days, like, he's right dude, it's a pretty decent fuck up, they put people out, people have jobs and shit, they have to ask for a day off in advance, and pay a pretty bs ticket price most the time. Its an understandable fuck up, one time, anything beyond that and it's like how weren't these guys more onto it, like it's a lesson to have backups for multiple reasons, that means not keeping them stored together, it means keeping shit on a cloud. The drama will pass, the haters that have been given fuel will fuck off and find something else as equally depressing to do with their time, you'll still have ya band, don't fret, and stop trying to muzzle people.

[@mikepriestey2547]

@DMB1990 Why are they awful? You're speaking for yourself but not giving reasoning, you're just saying "ThEyRe AwFuL" with no backup or reasoning.

[@flissb7228]

I respect Ronnie to have the balls to come out and state why they couldn’t do the show. I don’t wanna hear Popular Monster at 20%! Love you Ronnie!

[@roywall8169]

So only 20% of their show is live?

[@ZergantiaFilms]

@@roywall8169 they got 2% sitting right behind them

[@mikepriestey2547]

@@roywall8169 Bullshit comment. FIR are a mix of heavy rock and electronic. Would you tell a DJ to do his set without their laptops? Or a rapper to come out without their beats and backing music? 🤡

[@lBadSport]

@@roywall8169 no hes just using it as an analogy. every band is live. if you see them out and about then its live

[@roywall8169]

@@lBadSport you are being a bit naïve about this (or perhaps simple is a better adjective). Just because there are people on stage, does not mean it is a live show.

[@nedarealtyexpert6239]

I recently discovered Ronnie and Falling in reverse. I don't even like this genre of music but I LOVE all of his songs! I am literally listening and watching "Im Not A Vampire- Revamped" on repeat. Such a freaking masterpiece! Such talent! He deserves way more respect and recognition. One of the most talented artists and humble at the same time

[@nealp.2841]

Drug In Me Is You revamped is fkn amazing!

[@ligmaballzac1584]

Humble my fucking left nutsack, wake up hun, separate the artist from the art and realize neither are any good

[@Test-xw2po]

I just discover them and i am like where the hell was i this whole time

[@djjazzyjeff1232]

@@nealp.2841 Agreed, it's the best of the "reimagined" ones he did no question.

[@konstantina_efs]

Mad respect for Ronnie! 🤘

[@GSF179]

I’m from the old school but I totally agree with Ronnie and his band is so great. There is so much more on the laptops pertaining to the show, other than backup tracks. I’m so sick Sebastian picking fights with everyone. What an idiot. Ronnie, don’t let them get to you.

[@jillmeed4082]

Ronnie, you are an amazing talent! You do everything! Your vocals, rap, piano playing, your vision, your videos, all of it is phenomenal. These fuckers are so out of date thinking you can do a great concert without laptops. It’s just part of it. It brings everything together. I 100% support you. Don’t let the negative people get to you. They are just plain dumb.

[@951armen]

Thank you guys for defending all bands and fans who try to put on a full experience! Playing live and using laptops just to enhance the show experience! These “real rockers” are just trying to look badass when really they look foolish. yes there are bands that can play without backing tracks. and can do a show without them if need be. But some bands would rather give it their best for the money you spent to see them. Keep it up 🤘

[@QueenVampB]

The fact theres hells angels standing being security is pretty cool

[@ginnibunch1654]

Right?!?! I was honestly surprised no one else commented on that! Lol

[@Jeremya74]

Do y'all even know what hells angels are about?

[@april6058]

I’m so glad Ronnie’s getting the support from these guys and his fans; it must mean a lot to him! These old rockers (SB) are trying to seem relevant by getting the spotlight on them, but what they’re saying just makes them look out of touch with rock music today.

[@denislabelle3853]

I've seen falling in reverse 4 times live 3 times where I was in small settings . Ronnie definitely sang every song. They killed it every time.

[@cindyreighard]

I am a fan of old rock...and new rock. I saw falling in reverse in Nashville on 8/31...and it was amazing. Such energy...so for someone to say that because you use a laptop for the show that you are any less of a musician is beyond me. I am a huge fan of Falling in Reverse...and you are awesome. Keep being you...Ronnie.

[@jareddoran6605]

I have no problem using laptops on stage, for things like click tracks, midi syncing, virtual synths, sampling software, DMX programming, etc. I also have no problem with backing tracks, but I guess what I don't like is when a band completely drowns out their sound with tracks, especially when you could have a lot of those sounds triggered live by having a keyboardist on stage. In FIR's case, they don't do that. They use only an appropriate amount of tracks, and everything else is done right on stage, and they put on a great fucking show

[@djjazzyjeff1232]

Agreed and it happens remarkably often that a band is drowned out by their own tracks. Idk if it's incompetent FOH mixers or what but it's like you've got a good mix otherwise just pull down the fader wtf is wrong with you?? Honestly I think it's because most people can't sing worth a fuck, it's a very rare skill to be able to do it night after night after night. So they just hide the vocal behind everything else including the tracks.

[@Freedum_Fries]

I love Ronnie. He's one of those guys that will give you the shirt off his back. Just don't disrespect him and he'll be the opposite. I'm the same way

[@Decadenttia]

I'm a 47 old metalhead and I can tell you Sebastian sounds exactly as how elder people reacted to our heavy metal when I was younger. He's terrified of getting older. Our time passes, you old Barbie doll! You should be proud of youngers walking their own paths and being so creative, taking profit of every single resource in their way, the same we did when we were their age!

[@DougABigHole]

wrong, Wrong, WRONG, bottom line is this: if you cant play your song without any electronic assistance then you are fake and nothing more than a computer programmer, not a musician. PERIOD

[@shawna3350]

​@@DougABigHoleThey all play their instruments and sing live. Backing tracks aren't replacing the drums, guitar, and bass sounds or voices of the guys playing and singing at the show. It seems like you are uninformed about how tracks are used by most bands in general and by Falling In Reverse specifically. Obviously, you don't have to like when tracks are used but calling them fake or not musicians is ridiculous. It is quite clear you haven't heard or seen them play.

[@cameronwilburn6830]

​@gunnarhh1377 you sounds dumb. They all play there's own stuff, it's just beats and orchestra on the computer..

[@metalpuppet5798]

​@@DougABigHoleguess what. EVERYTHING you see on the stage is still played live when using tracks. Its exclusively for additional layers like orchestral parts etc that simply cant be played fully live for financial and logistical reasons. You cant tour with that many extra musicians

[@watchoutitsthisguy]

Back when ETF was on warped 07 - Ronnie did an interview saying he wanted to be the biggest band in the world - dude is doing it.

[@KatieB-vr6mw]

I can't wait to see them on Shiprocked!! It will be my 6th, and sadly, probably last, sailing, and now my favorite band is headlining!!!! 🤘🥰🤘

[@darkelf363]

You know you're gonna have to take a bunch of pics and post them in discord, right??😁 The famke needs to seeeeee! So excited for you!

[@KatieB-vr6mw]

@@darkelf363 I can't afford to sub anymore, can I still be in the discord? I haven't even had time to keep up with anything lately!!

[@darkelf363]

@@KatieB-vr6mw yep. He has the mosh pit. Can't remember if you can post pics though. When you get back, let me know and I'll get you subbed😁 Must....see...pics....🎉🔥🎉😂😂😂

[@KatieB-vr6mw]

@@darkelf363 will do!! 🥰

[@joannmann5143]

That was great! Ronnie Radke and his band Falling in Reverse Is the best the always give 100% at their concerts and that's why it sounds so good!!

[@brysant_]

Respect to the interviewers who actually know how it works. The guy who initially made these comments is a boomer who is trying to stay relevant by stirring up the community with his skewed perspectives on live music.

[@brysant_]

@AmberB444 I was more or so calling Eddie a boomer in the sense that he has a "old is gold" mentality and anytime you stray away from it, he gets angry and throws a fit on twitter. Kind of like when you call crazy people Karen when their name isn't Karen haha. Turns out he actually is a boomer though. In both senses haha

[@jeremycunningham7897]

Ronnie is absolutely right with this. Good luck to him!

[@alexschneider8494]

The Sebastian Bach/Ronnie Radke Twitter feud is one of the funniest things I’ve seen in a long time. I’m glad he did all that.

[@nightmarishcompositions4536]

I always thought people fighting over what's 'real' rock or metal was incredibly stupid and childish. I can love and appreciate anything from black metal, death metal, industrial metal, 70's and 80's heavy metal, power metal, metalcore, viking metal, etc. There's so many different genres that can unite millions of people with different tastes under the same label. That's a beautiful thing that no other genre can accomplish.

[@lewisderfuss7537]

Excellent performance. Screw those that don’t understand how playing live music depends so greatly on computers for so many aspects of their performance. I enjoyed the show and the entire 4 days of Aftershock.

[@mikepriestey2547]

@Amb223 Pretty sure Jackyl aren't a Rock/electronic/rap hybrid, pal. Pretty brainless comparison 🥴🥴🤡

[@mikepriestey2547]

@Amb223 It's brainless and very tunnel visioned/old fashioned to not consider a laptop one of a hybrid rock/electronic/rap bands instruments. DJs use laptops these days, that's their instrument of choice to make music, should they have 20 odd people on the stage creating the sounds otherwise it's a rip off? It's 2022 buddy, not 1950.

[@mikepriestey2547]

@Amb223 How isn't it a live show...? Guitars, drums, singing, performance all live, having a laptop to fill in the tracks suddenly means that it isn't a live show? Are you dumb? I'm guessing you want every band that has ochestral sounds in certain songs to have full orchestras, every band that has electronic mixes to have 20 people on the stage creating the sound? Motley Crue, Shinedown, U2, Rush, Disturbed, Queen to name a few all use/used backing tracks for live performances, they were still live performances you fool. Nightwish are incredible live, do you expect them to have a full orchestra and a full choire for every show? Honest to God, common sense is so rare in 2022. 🤦‍♂️

[@ejune0381]

I saw falling in reverse live in Dallas and it was one of the best concerts I've been to apart from bring me the horizon. Ronnie is a born musician and was meant to be on stage in front of an audience.

[@sarawaters3723]

I guess he was referring to Watch the World Burn. Yes BA for sure. Can’t wait to see them. 22 September Nashville.

[@rodavich7778]

Nothing like the Hells Angels having your back careful Sebastian Bach haha

[@jessesecatello6661]

Guess Ronnie wasn’t kidding when he said he’s got his dads biker friends got his back 🤣🤝

[@mikeomalley5761]

U gotta love Ronnie! Just all the stuff those guys have been thru and they refused to give up or give in. Much respect!

[@theskipgilberto]

The next FIR album is gonna be a classic! They get better and better.🤘🤘

[@johncallison4745]

Dude Ronnie just called his back up vocals lead singer..........this guy is so humble.

[@marinerouxrouxroux]

José is one of the kindest man ever, dude is soooo positive and caring, gotta love him

[@EarthWormJM2]

This just shows how much FIR is growing. You don't have haters if you aren't popular or blowing up. 😉🤘

[@mamatat1313]

Music is going to always evolve into something that is more interesting for the listener to it and yes it is an important thing to remember when you’re in the music business, if you have the latest technology then you will lose out on a lot of value in the music that you are creating, but you may as well upset about sound boards or electronic keyboards or whatever the hell else you use to create music has CONSTANTLY EVOLVED AND THE POINT IS THE MUSIC, and nothing else matters about it, Tool uses track every single big deal bands are Using tracks! It’s just simply evolution of sound!🖤🤘

[@Tristyn.Payton]

metallica uses tracks, slipknot, almost every band i can think of!

[@jareddoran6605]

Slipknot uses samples, not tracks

[@gators0605]

Pretty sure Metallica would not cancel a performance because of a missing LT.

[@reyesreyes6114]

I need to see falling in reverse live 😩. They are amazing! Great music 👍

[@jessewestover3212]

Huge respect to Ronnie for this. What other big time band would be transparent about this?

[@mermaid_m0tel]

People were just using the missing laptops as an excuse to keep bullying him. Thank you all for doing this interview, giving Ronnie a chance to explain, and talking up the band and him the way they deserve🖤

[@Revoltmetal420]

So lucky to have been able to see Falling inReverse in El PasoTexas, I'm having a really rough time fighting anxiety and panic attacks condition lately and when the dam prescription Valium isn't working I turn up the volume to Falling in Reverse, Truly therapeutic music for my mind and soul. Haven't resonated and connected to a band like this since the 90's. Love the honesty in Ronnie's lyrics fuck the naysayers, there are souls being saved by this music.Thank you Falling in Reverse for helping me fight those Voices in My head., love you guys🤘😔🤘🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@randyjones3858]

So much love and respect for this video!

[@Spunky62]

MOST RESPECT! 🙏🤗I'm 60 and TOTALLY get it! What's WRONG with people? 🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️ I LOVE FIR and they are DEFINITELY on my BUCKET LIST to see! ✌️❤️🔥🔥🔥🎶🎶🎶💯💯💯🦸‍♀️

[@NateyCat]

Hell yeah. Mad respect for Ronnie.

[@HotDogFlavored_Tea]

Got Hells Angels chilling in the background

[@themarshrox21]

Literally when he canceled it was obvious that he doesn’t want people to see what they didn’t pay for & then once I saw literal rock stars Criticizing him I was like what the fuck

[@Talking_Bout_Driguez]

So awesome man love me some Ronnie, he's voice is something else!!

[@artisticcynic]

Ronnie Radke…intimidated by his dad’s friends…lol “he can have the laptop” this interview was fcking great

[@ebenezerspludge8369]

Yes, Most bands use backing tracks. Also most bands can play a live show without a computer to back them up. You explain it to the audience and then do your best.

[@witoldskiba4668]

im electronic junkie musician/producer that migrated from punk and metal way back in 80'S and honestly i cared less for metal or rap not able to fulfill my fascination with oscillators( except Prodigy that mixed guitars into awesome synths and break beats )then "by accident" i discovered Falling in Reverse ...............and shit just hit the fan !!! this guys are unreal the creativity the fullness of sound and perfect choices of mixing all together then lyrics and execution on another level .... i can just go on and on . i rediscovered new meanings in music i rediscovered my creativity inspired by their master peaces! on the laptop note they just cant reach Ronnie's level so that's just simply jealousy besides that shit just doesn't sound right without the ear candies mixed in your creation having purpose of maximizing listeners experience

[@alaysiakayebutler6299]

It's art, it's layers

[@w.i.t.c.h.1330]

I have to say, hands down my favorite show i have ever attended was Falling In Reverse and im old Fantastic showman. RIP The Trocedero ❤️Philly❤ love ya Ronnie

[@saltedxp]

Met Pinfield back at SXSW in 2007. Cool ass dude

[@heatherbuchanan7031]

❤FIR Ronnie is awesome!

[@PleaseForgiveYourself]

Sebastian punching the air RN... 😂

[@indrawoody4382]

Bruh I'm dying laughing 🤣😂😂

[@classofmonett]

@Chris M I think one of those guys is his dad

[@PaddyBoyBKLYN]

Im surprised they dont have like a plan B incase of these problems, like maybe an alternate setlist that could be played well without a computer. But I imagine something like that never happens, and most likely wont again.

[@roywall8169]

Its called being able to actually play.

[@MMFF00]

@@roywall8169 lmao you go and tell any member of that band they can’t actually play, let me know how that goes. You’re seriously daft if you can’t understand that stuff like Watch the World Burn or Voices in My Head would sound like crap without their respective tracks.

[@silverfiire583]

Hes the sweetest 🥰

[@moiseslugardo8501]

Saw him in Bridgeport on the Rockzilla tour. It was amazing.

[@blazeofglory450]

The issue with this entire argument is exactly what he said, theres a GIANT difference between backing tracks/fx and samples, and then miming along, HUUUUGGGE difference

[@wndowpayne]

Is the crowd cheering here being played in on a laptop??

[@latentsea]

Canned performance, canned laugh tracks, virtual imagery, it’s all fake mann...

[@symphonyinkart]

Are the bikers to scare Sebastian lol

[@bennymunster1883]

Exactly what I was thinking

[@amysmithakabipolar.teddybe6047]

Ronnie's Dad is a member and sometimes a few come that are fans. They have nothing to do with being his security. Besides if he really wanted to flex like that I'm sure there would be WAY more than 2 there.

[@symphonyinkart]

@@amysmithakabipolar.teddybe6047 dude . It was a joke lol. Comedy. Ha ha.

[@amysmithakabipolar.teddybe6047]

@@symphonyinkart 👌

[@JM-xd5ez]

@@amysmithakabipolar.teddybe6047 Mmmm i would bet money that, on this occasion, they were already in town. Stockton isss 20-25 minutes from Sac and 7 thousand people showed up for Sonny. Between Oakland, Livermore and Stockton I would bet pretty much every patched member has been up here in NorCal in the last couple months.

[@maxxammax0]

Seeing this after the song he is referring to this statement hits hard as fuck. About ~10 minutes in

[@happyface9000]

People don't understand some things are sacred and not to be messed with

[@damienxavierchambers]

I actually realized recently that I like bands who use back tracks better than bands who don’t. Even local bands can sound like bigger bands by utilizing good backtracks.

[@PixiexRiri]

Love Ronnie ❤

[@musik-gaming9494]

nothing gets me more excited for a song than "thisll make them shut the fuck up"

[@asthecitysleepsofficial]

We know damn well he’s talking about Eddie Trunk lmfao

[@indrawoody4382]

Finally, people who understand what technology do in live shows, unlike Eddie and Sebastian 😂🤣

[@tinawillits8223]

I love Sebastian lol

[@asthecitysleepsofficial]

@Amb223 no it doesn’t. Not if you have half a brain. Lol

[@HeatherOHareFoolin]

Sebastian is a DICK!!! He needs to shut up and sit down!!! Along with Eddie Trunk!!!

[@1905C7]

Just because musicians these days use laptops during live performances doesn’t mean they’re not real rockers. Being one myself I know how important it is for a modern day musician to have a laptop on stage. We don’t use it for autotune, lip synching. We need that for clicks, layers, ambient , monitors . Everything. Can’t believe all those old rock stars would just look down on today’s technology. If it was like the band used laptop for the wrong reasons I’d agree But this is useless

[@emiliamakarska1706]

Ronnie, it's a pleaseure to be your fan.. I'm absolutley in!!!

[@KrisThroughGlass]

Great interview.

[@xl_-Grimm-_lx]

I thought they killed it bro good show Ronnie. I love seeing falling in reverse. All the way from Escape the Fate into Falling In Reverse you’ve been an inspiration to my vocal ascension. I learned to scream cause of you homie

[@78raarons]

Use tracks, use laptops, but to not be able to play without them is pretty sad...

[@Jlawogjr]

This guy should be president seriously. Smart guy.

[@connoriquada5429]

Ronnie had a point with the popular monster bit there at the beginning. People complaining about how they had to cancel based off a laptop obviously never actually really listened to the band. I’m sure they could have gone on stage and done their best with what they had, but it would have felt half assed. Not the full experience. People woulda been pissed if they paid full price for that. I think they made the right call ngl. As long as people got their money back it’s no harm done, other than disappointment I ‘spose.

[@Bombdawgy]

See you on Shiprocked brother!

[@MGM261]

I know all about technical difficulties. Without laptops even.

[@katarinafiebelkorn8171]

These people just hating on Ronnie he is awesome I've been a fan since he was in escape the fate. He is so so talented I'm angry people are attacking him he just wanted his music to sound correct and without the laptops it wouldn't have if I was in his shoes I would have done the same thing

[@PlaceboAddict27]

Gotta love a journalist who never contributed anything to music ever telling musicians how to be musicians.

[@ds698]

Is this Maryland? I know that guy Donnie! He’s a good dude used to go to the same gym at exile fit

[@Jlawogjr]

As I member of the Green Party. I’d vote for this guy for President.

[@joeyofblades]

7:30 did he say Maryland?

[@D-360]

Ronnie is a boss.

[@lauramartin2198]

I have a lot of respect for these people really cool

[@ConcertFootageNate]

Those bikers behind Ronnie are NO Joke!! Fuck em Ronnie kee doin what u do, cause we all love it, that’s the point here!

[@stevebanning902]

whats with the MC club members behind them? They running security?

[@STARPHASE]

I'm not a huge Falling In Reverse fan, but the 'old' rockers calling him out over the laptops are the reason why rock as a genre has fallen in popularity. They're gate keeping not only the fans but the other BANDS in the genre. Ronnie is 100% in the right in this situation.

[@4thHorsemenCustomz]

Why is the hells angels there ? Lol

[@jewl7667]

No one : Ronnie: Dude.. Im NoT LiP SiNnNgGiInNgG

[@caseyflahaven57]

Dammnit Ronnie... New fan here... stoked to catcha new fire for anything new to me a damn dinosaur. Loved loved loved loved the first rabbit hole brother... music... eternal,,, interviews, your views okay brah... your interviewers??? Same nuts and no guts... i guess ride the new found praise. stay punk rock nigga

[@johnkevinmercado480]

YOU ARE STILL PURE TALENTED AND LOVE YOUR CRAFT AND LOVE FOR THE FANS

[@spishyofficial]

Some people get so excited at an opportunity to potentially shit on Ronnie. He beefs a lot, but he's SERIOUS about his music.

[@DyingInPlainSight]

Sebastian has them

[@byronbowler]

#TeamRonnie

[@pigebear]

Everyone uses tracks but ONLY hack cannot play without them

[@parrishsells0116]

They are just pissed off they are "rocking it" at the country fair rather than Aftershock.

[@DamageInc86]

I wasn't really impressed with aftershock overall. Wouldn't mind better acts at a fair.

[@jacklandon9739]

Shit must have gotten chaotic if they have the Fellas sitting there behind the interview 🤔

[@DCBMusic]

My gripe is the crowd that is saying rock is dead is the same crowd that is excluding metal and modern music as be accepted as rock, even though there's big "Rock BaNdS" that claim to not use back tracks to appease their overlords and have had friends help with their sound and say they use a motherload of backtracks. Personally, I don't want to be associated as a Rock artist. I play and make Metal music, make hiphop beats and make music on my Eurorack and synth gear, I am the FURTHEST thing from a "Rock" musician.

[@aftrlif]

i love ronnie, i totally understand. but being canceled on twice sucks.. and no more shows for the rest of the year.. glad everyone had a great time at aftershock

[@tanya41277]

I'm so disappointed in Sebastian. As a teen of the 90s....I apologize on behalf of our elders that don't know tech.

[@thycactusking]

hes such a beautiful man and beautiful soul

[@n.mcondomscandal5699]

I was there it was crazyyyyyyyy

[@kire123erik]

whats a metal concert without that bass drop for the breakdown

[@rebeccamcguire2798]

He is a veritable red artist I can’t believe this was ever a thing it was stupid and I am glad Ronnie was honest and called his shit so he could give it his best performance for his fans