Ronnie Radke of Falling in Reverse has shared his thoughts on the often-discussed speculation that rising rock star Yungblud is an “industry plant.” He expressed his candid views on Yungblud’s ascent in the music industry during a comprehensive interview with Rock Feed.

What Are Ronnie Radke’s Views on the Yungblud ‘Industry Plant’ Speculation?

In an interview with Rock Feed, Radke was asked about his perspective on those labeled as the “future of rock,” specifically mentioning Yungblud.

Radke noted that he believes the “industry plant” speculation arises not from Yungblud himself, but likely from the team surrounding him. He suggested that a “handler” might be promoting the “future of rock” narrative through public relations and selective gig bookings, but emphasized that Yungblud has never claimed this label for himself.

“I’m sure he hates that,” explained Radke. “I’m going to go out on a limb and assume that he hates that. What people don’t seem to understand about Yungblud is that [they say] he’s an industry plant. He’s actually not an industry plant. I toured with him in 2012 on Warped Tour and he had a buzz back then. He’s not an industry plant.”

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He praised the British artist, stating, “I think Yungblud is a phenomenal singer. He’s actually a phenomenal singer live.”

“When I look into Yungblud’s eyes, when I see him and I look into his eyes, the discernment kicks in, the human discernment,” he continued, “He has a very good heart. He’s a good person. But somewhere along the way he was misled and this is just my personal opinion. But he was misled with business people paying 50-50 deals with CEOs of big billionaire companies that when you do the backstory research it makes him look disingenuous. It’s not authentic and that sucks.”

“It feels very contrived and it’s not his fault. He has a good heart and his soul is pure, it’s very obvious,” Radke added while complimenting himself on his ability to perceive the musician’s situation and discern what is happening behind the scenes.

Radke expressed his hope that Yungblud would “not be so afraid. It seems like he’s a little scared [when it comes to opening up to opportunities that aren’t as safe].” The singer then humorously remarked that his own forthrightness in calling out others has prevented him from acquiring a similar reputation.

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Ronnie Radke and Yungblud in 2026

Both Ronnie Radke and Yungblud have achieved success in recent years, albeit through different paths. In 2026, Radke is back releasing music with Falling in Reverse, having dropped the new song “Joseph” this past week featuring special guests Corey Taylor and Serj Tankian.

This release coincides with Falling in Reverse’s “God Is a Weapon” tour running through September 26, featuring Slaughter to Prevail, Wage War, Hollywood Undead, Tech N9ne, Sleep Theory, and Point North on select dates.

Visit the Falling in Reverse website for all scheduled tour dates and ticketing information.

Meanwhile, Yungblud has been in the spotlight for much of the year as he continues to promote his Idols record. With touring seemingly concluded for now, he is enjoying a well-deserved break before beginning work on his next album.

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