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Falling In Reverse’s Ronnie Radke says Max Georgiev was fired over allegations – Georgiev denies claims
Controversy continues to surround Falling In Reverse frontman Ronnie Radke as 2026 gets underway. The vocalist has once again found himself addressing multiple public disputes, many of which have unfolded on social media.
Earlier this year, Radke became involved in renewed online drama connected to Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee and Lee’s wife Brittany Furlan. The situation dates back to 2025, when Radke claimed Furlan was catfished online by someone impersonating him. According to Radke, the incident escalated when Furlan appeared at his home during a turbulent period in her marriage. While tensions seemed to ease at one point, recent online comments prompted Radke to once again deny any involvement.
In addition, Radke has stated that he attempted to file a temporary restraining order against Furlan on Monday, January 5. The matter is expected to be reviewed by a judge later this month.
However, this was not the only issue to emerge from the Falling In Reverse camp. On the same day, Radke claimed that he fired former guitarist Max Georgiev in 2024 after being informed of serious allegations concerning the musician. Radke shared his claims via Instagram, though the posts were later removed.
Georgiev responded publicly on January 6 with a statement shared on Instagram. In it, he denied any illegal behavior involving a minor. He stated that he was 23 years old at the time of the alleged incident and living in Quebec, Canada. Georgiev also emphasized that he has since performed with several bands without any accusations of inappropriate conduct.
Following the online fallout, Radke addressed the situation during a livestream after his Instagram account was reportedly disabled. He speculated that discussing the allegations may have triggered moderation systems on the platform. During the stream, Radke disputed Georgiev’s version of events, including his stated age at the time. He also claimed that the allegations were brought to his attention by an ex-partner of Georgiev and said the guitarist was dismissed shortly before an upcoming tour.
Radke further alleged that the parents of the minor were aware of the situation years earlier and had confronted Georgiev, accusing him of lying about his age. These claims have not been independently verified.
For context, the age of consent in Quebec is 16. At this time, no confirmed legal action related to the allegations has been publicly reported. Since leaving Falling In Reverse, Georgiev has continued releasing music independently under his own name.