Pennywise Vs Alesana

Tue 10th Aug, 2010 in International News

Police have been reportedly called to restrain members of Pennywise after two band members allegedly attacked post-hardcore band Alesana following a show on the Warped Tour.

According to a statement that Alesana frontman Shawn Milke gave to Altpress: “Just to clear the air of any rumors, last night upon returning to our bus after a night out with friends, both our band and our tour manager were attacked blindly by by two very drunk members of Pennywise… The two guys entered our bus and, without any instigating on our part, began punching us and trashing our bus. We are eternally sorry that this event took place and had it not been for the Denver police showing up and restraining our assailants, the night could have been tragic. Luckily, no one in our camp was injured.”

Milke stressed that “Alesana is a non-violent band and always has been. We do not encourage or willingly participate in any violent activities.”

The incident occurred after the Warped Tour’s stop on in Denver, which was the final show for punk rock veterans Pennywise on the tour, so the two groups have been separated for now. Though Pennywise has since canceled a show in Wyoming due to “unforeseen circumstances”

However the fight does potentially raise some issues for Soundwave 2011 as both Pennywise and Alesana have been been announced on the lineup for next year’s festival.

Read Pennywise’s side of the story