THE WORD ALIVE’s/Fit For A King’s Tour Manager Was Allegedly Jumped By Rainey’s Revenge Here is an Official Interview With Rainey’s Revenge

Local Florida band ‘Rainey’s Revenge’ reportedly attacked The Word Alive’s tour manager after they were asked to stop their set, which was running behind schedule. Fit For A King vocalist Ryan Kirby confirmed the incident on Twitter.

Official Statement from Rainey’s Revenge
The Word Alive show at Vinyl.
What really happened.
RR set was cut short due to time issues. We set up fairly quickly but due to some sound issues unbeknownst to us apparently we went 10 min over. After our first song the TM told our vocalist that we had 5 minutes left, and before our guy could even get the word to the rest of the members he said dont try me I will cut the pa off! Needless to say we werent happy about it, but we played one more song and rushed off. Afterwards two members were OUTSIDE of the venue smoking a cigarette and admittedly they were venting over what had happened. By THEMSELVES. The TM approached our band members getting loud and rowdy with our guys because he overheard the venting they were doing. The RR guys had went to where they were COMPLETELY alone and away from everyone to discuss the show. The TM approached them because he didnt like what he overheard. After much yelling and finger pointing from both sides the TM punched our member in the face. They then proceeded to grapple with each other. Our other member grabbed the TM and everyone went to the ground. The security asked our member to let him up now that things had calmed. Our member did and the minute he was back up again the TM punched the other member in the face AGAIN and went after him. The member who grabbed the TM breaking up the two fighting never even threw a punch and the member who was punched was merely defending himself. He was never JUMPED. Other people can claim they saw what happened but there were only 4 people there. Security, 2 RR guys, and the TM. The TM came from inside the venue, the security was at the door and the RR guys were outside. We sincerely hope the venue has tape on it, because that will show the truth of what really happened.

In a comment posted on the local opener’s status, bassist Ryan “Tuck” O’Leary blasted the band for allegedly jumping their tour manager.

“We promise that we will do everything in our power so that you never play a show again. You jumped our tour manager because YOU went over your set time. Every agent and venue in the area will be informed and you guys are done. Congratulations” O’Leary said.

Ep 13 of the #podcast has John of #RaineysRevenge! He talks about @TheWordAlive controversy and more: https://t.co/HBC5zugbJ7 #TheWordAlive

— Behind the Barricade (@BehindTheCade) March 21, 2016

A local band jumped The Word Alive’s tour manager because he cut their set short due to them being 10 minutes over. I’ll get there name.

— Ryan Joseph Kirby (@ryankirbz) March 17, 2016

The band has been confirmed. But I’m not into online shaming. Between us and The Word Alive, we will make sure their band is black listed.

— Ryan Joseph Kirby (@ryankirbz) March 17, 2016

@ryankirbz pic.twitter.com/sblYtyfQca

— Jean-Ralphio (@Ruminate_Bryan) March 17, 2016

This bands set got cut short. Only played two songs. They jumped @TheWordAlive ‘s TM outside the venue. Insane. pic.twitter.com/6ryq4U5pXs

— Bobby Lynge (@bobby_ffak) March 17, 2016

Thanks to all who’ve reached out, luckily our TM is ok. The local band ‘Raineys Revenge” jumped him. Lowest scum ever. He’s ok luckily!

— THE WORD ALIVE (@TheWordAlive) March 17, 2016

Wow, the love from the touring world and our #TWAfamily tonight has been amazing. Our TM is ok and we LOVE Florida!

Our TM says thank you!

— THE WORD ALIVE (@TheWordAlive) March 17, 2016