Falling In Reverse Fired Guitarist Max Georgiev – Allegations and Fallout
- Ronnie Radke has said Max Georgiev was fired from Falling In Reverse over sexual misconduct allegations, claims that Georgiev denies.
- Georgiev left the Las Vegas metalcore band in 2024, and last week, frontman Radke said in an Instagram post that the reason he was fired was as he...
- "For those that are wondering why I fired the guitarist," Radke wrote (via Lambgoat), "it's as he admitted to sleeping with a minor ten years before he [was]...
Ronnie Radke has said Max Georgiev was fired from Falling In Reverse over sexual misconduct allegations, claims that Georgiev denies.
Georgiev left the Las Vegas metalcore band in 2024, and last week, frontman Radke said in an Instagram post that the reason he was fired was as he allegedly confessed to having sex with an underage girl.
“For those that are wondering why I fired the guitarist,” Radke wrote (via Lambgoat), “it’s as he admitted to sleeping with a minor ten years before he [was] in my band [when] he was 27 years old. Have fun with that.”
Georgiev, who had joined Falling In Reverse in 2018 and now plays with the metal band Vio-lence, responded in the days following Radke’s post, denying the allegations.”To the fans,I have never done anything illegal with a minor,” he said. “Fifteen years ago,when I was 23,I still lived in Quebec,Canada.”
“As then, I have played for several bands who never mentioned inappropriate behavior on my part,” he continued. “I have always had great respect for the fans. I have strived to play my heart out for you.”
Radke’s Instagram account appears to have been taken down as his original post, which he addressed in a livestream. “Maybe me talking about my old guitar player getting fired for finding out he was hooking up with minors, I think that AI might’ve caught that and was like, ’You gotta go’,” he speculated as a possible reason for the account’s suspension (via Loudwire).
“This man not only did that,[but] the parents of the minor – 10 years before he was in my band – found out,they confronted him,he lied about his age so he could continue doing that with her…He wasn’t 23,he was older. He’s lying about that,” Radke added.
In a further post on Thursday (January 8), Georgiev stressed his rejection of all of Radke’s claims.
Adversarial Research & Breaking News Check (as of 2026/01/11 17:16:15)
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1. Derek Sampson’s Departure from Falling In Reverse & Disturbed Songs:
* Claim: Derek sampson left Falling In Reverse possibly because he learned nine songs by Disturbed.
* Verification: This claim originates from social media speculation reported by NME. multiple sources (e.g., Loudwire, Blabbermouth) confirm Sampson’s departure from Falling In Reverse in late 2023. The speculation about him learning Disturbed songs was widely circulated online, stemming from a post by a user claiming to be a friend of Sampson. However, no official confirmation from Sampson, Falling In Reverse, or Disturbed exists. It remains speculation.
* Update (as of 2026/01/11): Sampson has as joined the band I Prevail as their guitarist. He has not publicly addressed the reason for leaving Falling In reverse beyond general statements about wanting to pursue other opportunities. The Disturbed song learning claim remains unsubstantiated.
* Source: https://www.loudwire.com/falling-in-reverse-guitarist-derek-sampson-leaves-band/
* Source: https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/falling-in-reverse-guitarist-derek-sampson-announces-departure/
2.Ronnie Radke’s Restraining Order Against Brittany Furlan:
* Claim: Radke filed a temporary restraining order against Brittany Furlan alleging harassment related to a catfish scandal.
* Verification: This is accurate. Rolling Stone and People magazine reported on Radke filing for a temporary restraining order in December 2023. The allegations centered around Furlan allegedly harassing him following accusations that she was involved in a catfish scheme where someone pretended to be Radke online.
* Update (as of 2026/01/11): The restraining order was granted initially, but later dismissed in February 2024. court documents obtained by TMZ showed the judge found insufficient evidence to support Radke’s claims. Furlan’s representatives continue to deny the allegations.
* Source: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/ronnie-radke-brittany-furlan-restraining-order-catfish-1234854919/
* Source: https://www.tmz.com/celebrity/ronnie-radke-brittany-furlan-restraining-order-dismissed/
3. Catfish Scandal Involving Brittany Furlan:
* Claim: Furlan was allegedly involved in a catfish affair with someone pretending to be Radke online.
* Verification: This is the core of the dispute. Radke publicly accused Furlan of orchestrating the catfish scheme. Furlan denied the allegations, claiming she was also a victim of the scam.
* **Update (as of 2026/01/11