American rock band Falling in Reverse have been forced to cancel their show at Wembley Arena.

The band were set to perform in London next week but confirmed it would be cancelled after an announcement revealed lead singer Ronnie Radke’s visa was denied because of his criminal history.

The 40-year-old was sentenced to two and a half years in prison for violating a probation given to him after taking brass knuckles to a fight.

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A statement from the band said: “We regret to announce that the Home Office has denied Ronnie’s visa application for the remaining 2024 UK shows.

“The UK is currently refusing entry to visa applicants who served more than 12 months prison time, as Ronnie did in 2008.

“Therefore, we will not be able to come to the UK this month to perform the shows we were greatly looking forward to.

“We will be postponing the shows to next year while we continue to work through this issue legally to obtain the necessary visa.

“We will keep you posted as we know more.

“For anyone who cannot attend the new dates, refunds are available at the point of purchase.

“Thanks, everyone for your support and we hope to see you next year.”

In a TikTok video, Ronnie explained how in 2006 he showed up to the altercation with the weapon when someone fired a gun at him, before being shot and killed by Radke’s friend in response.

This was ruled self-defence but meanwhile, Radke was charged with possession of brass knuckles. He got five years probation which he violated then spent two years in jail in 2008.

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Since then he formed Falling in Reverse and was due to embark on their first UK tour, making a stop in London next week.

Now the UK tour, which is supposed to start tomorrow, has been shut down after the Home Office refused to allow Radke to enter the country.

They hope to reschedule the shows as they continue the legal battle to green-light Radke’s visa.