Radke discussed his relationship with Escape the Fate members since his departure from the band, stating that they have tried to reconcile with Radke but he was uninterested in getting back on friendly terms with them after they kicked him out and lied about Radke getting caught with heroin inside prison. Max Green, bassist of Escape the Fate, stated about Radke's law problems that, "First we couldn't tour out of the country, then out of the state." Radke was released on December 12, 2010.
Following Radke's incarceration, Escape the Fate kicked him out of the band and replaced him with former Blessthefall singer Craig Mabbitt. At the time, Radke was the lead singer of post-hardcore band Escape the Fate, which had released its debut album, Dying Is Your Latest Fashion, in 2006. He failed to report to his parole officer and was arrested in June 2008, where he was sentenced to two years in prison. Radke's past troubles with narcotics and rehab led to a sentence of five years probation for the crime. While Radke did not shoot Cook, he was indicted on battery charges. In 2006, Ronnie Radke was involved in an altercation in Las Vegas that resulted in the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Michael Cook. History Formation (2008–2010) Further information: Escape the Fate 1.2 The Drug in Me Is You and record deal (2010–Present).