NewsOctober 29, 2014 8:02 PM ET28,229 views

Miss Fortune dropped by Sumerian after arrest

Mikey Sawyer An hour ago, Miss Fortune revealed that they would no longer be taking part in their fall U.S. tour with The Word Alive et al. Here's what they had to say:
"Dear fans and friends alike, we are sad and sorry to announce that we will no longer be performing on the Get Real Tour with The Word Alive and others. Sometimes things are just out of our control. We love you all and hope we can see you again. We still encourage you to go out and see The Word Alive and the other bands on the tour."
Some thirty minutes later, their record label, Sumerian Records, announced that they had dropped the band:
"Sumerian Records has dropped Miss Fortune. We do not condone domestic violence, nor would we ever support an artist that does."
What went down? Apparently, Miss Fortune frontman Mikey Sawyer was arrested and jailed on October 24 in Tulsa, OK for domestic assault and battery (his mug shot can be seen above). His next court appearance is on November 4. The other members of the band have subsequently issued the following statement:
"We'd like to point out that the actions of one band member do not represent the actions and viewpoints of the entire band. Yes our singer Mikey is in jail, but no we DO NOT condone his actions. We DO NOT condone domestic abuse. If you've met anyone of us in person I'm sure you know we're a cool bunch of dudes. Saying Miss Fortune condones domestic abuse is a lie, so stop saying it. Thank you. "

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anonymous 10/29/2014 5:33:41 PM

Stop making up bands, Lambgoat!

anonymous 10/29/2014 6:02:11 PM

If you've met anyone of us in person I'm sure you know we're a cool bunch of dudes. If you've met anyone of us in person I'm sure you know we're a cool bunch of dudes. If you've met anyone of us in person I'm sure you know we're a cool bunch of dudes. If you've met anyone of us in person I'm sure you know we're a cool bunch of dudes. If you've met anyone of us in person I'm sure you know we're a cool bunch of dudes.

anonymous 10/29/2014 6:02:22 PM

Miss Fortune condones domestic abuse.

anonymous 10/29/2014 6:05:40 PM

Prison inmates are stoked.

anonymous 10/29/2014 6:09:36 PM

Lol 'Get Real' tour.

anonymous 10/29/2014 6:15:56 PM

Ray Rice is stoked.

anonymous 10/29/2014 6:16:22 PM

Welcome to genuine hardcore.

anonymous 10/29/2014 6:22:27 PM

Off the tour and off the label ! That's such a Miss Fortune ! ...................... Someone had to say it

anonymous 10/29/2014 6:27:31 PM

A bunch of cool dudes? I've met them and the lead singer is not the only jerk. Josh was a complete douchebag and goes after underage girls.

anonymous 10/29/2014 6:30:13 PM

i know all you lambgoat gays are going to get butthurt over this comment but lay off the slander for the rest of the band. Mikey is the one in the wrong here, not the others. The rest of the dudes just got shafted by his fck ups & unfortunately have to pay for it. Whether you like them or not, that's the honest truth.

anonymous 10/29/2014 6:38:27 PM

Miss Fortune condones domestic abuse.

anonymous 10/29/2014 6:41:22 PM

Everyone on LG is sarcastic as fck,dude above me. Get on the joke train. I also heard Miss fortune condones domestic violence. Lol

anonymous 10/29/2014 6:42:21 PM

Dude looks like he takes that faceless dude Keene's shlonger to the back of his throat every day of the week and twice on Sunday.

anonymous 10/29/2014 6:44:06 PM

trust me, i'm all aboard the joke train, dude above me. but i'm sure if these were YOUR close friends being bashed, you'd feel differently.

anonymous 10/29/2014 6:48:45 PM

Legitimately heard he beat up his grandpa, and that's why he got arrested.

anonymous 10/29/2014 7:12:05 PM

Miley was turned down by my gf and continued on to call her names and jeer her to "suck his *ick"... Classy. He deserves whatever he had coming.

anonymous 10/29/2014 7:25:05 PM

"The rest of us are cool, we promise!" - Miss Fortune

anonymous 10/29/2014 7:29:06 PM

Lol mikey sucks at singing live anyway, what a pretentious douche bag, saying he's the new jonny craig aha. His singing clips on instagram make me giggle.Miss fortune definitely supports domestic abuse. -Buncha cool dudes is all. How unfortunate. ?

anonymous 10/29/2014 7:33:27 PM

dropping a band for being rock and roll? well, guess you aren't calling yourself a rock and roll label anymore!

anonymous 10/29/2014 7:38:50 PM

lol http://i.imgur.com/gU5kmjw .png

anonymous 10/29/2014 7:59:56 PM

anonymous 24 minutes ago dropping a band for being rock and roll? well, guess you aren't calling yourself a rock and roll label anymore! Yeah, Columbia or Interscope definitely would not have dropped them

anonymous 10/29/2014 8:26:12 PM

I understand from a family member there may have been extenuating circumstances. Haven't been able to find out what happened yet but if what I heard was true, then I don't blame him. Not saying I condone it but I wouldn't blame him.

anonymous 10/29/2014 8:31:04 PM

Tell all your friends. Shout it from rooftops. Spread the word: Miss Fortune supports domestic violence.

anonymous 10/29/2014 8:32:41 PM

Dumb fcking hick. I must say though Oklahoma and domestic violence go together like biscuits and gravy.

anonymous 10/29/2014 8:37:03 PM

He beat up his girl in frustration after not receiving his As Blood Runs Black digital download.

anonymous 10/29/2014 8:37:55 PM

Only steers and queers come from Oklahoma.

anonymous 10/29/2014 8:48:05 PM

He beat up his girl in frustration after not receiving his As Blood Runs Black digital download. Actually, I heard it was a ticket to see the Emmure vs. Acacia Strain tour. His girl took money out of their savings to get her nails done. Bitch had it cominig.

anonymous 10/29/2014 8:50:56 PM

Wow, so much slander from so many people who don't know anything. How about checking your facts and quit making up ridiculous shit.

anonymous 10/29/2014 8:54:37 PM

anonymous2 hours agoRay Rice is stoked. permalink | report abuse fckn beat me to it no pun intended LOOOOOOOLZ

anonymous 10/29/2014 9:15:29 PM

I say this a lot, but damn. I love lambgoat. That ABRB one was hilarious

anonymous 10/29/2014 9:36:07 PM

First thing Ash has done which approve of. You're all still fairy fcking jerks

anonymous 10/29/2014 9:49:21 PM

MIKEY SAWYER?!??! MORE LIKE DAT BOY MIKEY WIT DA TIGHTEST jerk I EVER CAME ACROSS - dude in jail who broke in mikey ;) and it was not a misfortune

anonymous 10/29/2014 9:58:23 PM

This dude was in Close Your Eyes for a while. Some of the dudes in CYE had a band called Beatin Up Girls.. So Miss Fortune AND Close Your Eyes condone domestic violence. Victory should drop them.

anonymous 10/29/2014 10:07:18 PM

He beat up his girl in frustration after not receiving his As Blood Runs Black digital download. I LOL'd so hard. Miss Fourtune condones domestic abuse.

anonymous 10/29/2014 10:58:35 PM

anonymous 2 hours ago Tell all your friends. Shout it from rooftops. Spread the word: Miss Fortune supports domestic violence. permalink | report abuse Isn't that a lost prophet song?

anonymous 10/29/2014 11:03:11 PM

I have gay sex

anonymous 10/29/2014 11:28:57 PM

hmmmm why is it always the weakest sounding bands who get in the most awkward situations with crime?

anonymous 10/30/2014 12:55:37 AM

Name-dropping this band at a club would NEVER get Ash laid, so he dropped them. The bullshit jail circumstance was just a solid opportunity he saw to get rid of a band that didn't sell records. Now Circa Survive: THAT'S a band you can name drop = panty drop.

genghisjohn 10/30/2014 1:14:42 AM

Miss Fortune Ironic band name, titled after the bitch he would eventually beat

genghisjohn 10/30/2014 1:16:50 AM

All bitches are beaten in Tulsa

anonymous 10/30/2014 2:59:43 AM

Funny thing is that he posted this ( http://imgur.com/lCVtR2M ) just one month ago...

anonymous 10/30/2014 4:34:51 AM

Sometimes, I will take a huge shit and kneel down and squish some in my hands. It's a texture thing really, like play doh through my fingers. It's exhilarating.

anonymous 10/30/2014 6:10:31 AM

Miss Fortune condone domestic abuse. They knew their singer was a dick, but didn't have the balls to get rid of him. Pussies

RickRock 10/30/2014 6:50:58 AM

Miss Fortune condones domestic abuse.

anonymous 10/30/2014 7:23:52 AM

47 Comments and this is the best one for sure "He beat up his girl in frustration after not receiving his As Blood Runs Black digital download." fcking LOL'd

anonymous 10/30/2014 8:47:29 AM

this is such a misfortunate situation for everyone involved

anonymous 10/30/2014 8:53:55 AM

This dude should be beaten for that hairstyle.

anonymous 10/30/2014 9:00:31 AM

This is Caitlin, I don't know who said they were me but you're full of shit. Move along.

anonymous 10/30/2014 10:08:43 AM

To the people defending Ash... He would of never dropped the band had they been making money. If one of the guys in Asking Alexandria beat his gf, they would still be on the roster and some bullshit press statement would be released.

anonymous 10/30/2014 10:10:00 AM

Sumerian is the new NFL of Record Labels

anonymous 10/30/2014 10:10:23 AM

Ray Rice is not stoked on this

anonymous 10/30/2014 10:11:23 AM

"To the people defending Ash... He would of never dropped the band had they been making money. If one of the guys in Asking Alexandria beat his gf, they would still be on the roster and some bullshit press statement would be released." I wanted to make this comment. Agreed 100%

anonymous 10/30/2014 10:20:56 AM

The best scenario for Ash: he has the perfect out to drop loser band that doesn't sell AND comes off like the white knight.

anonymous 10/30/2014 10:28:31 AM

trust me, i'm all aboard the joke train, dude above me. but i'm sure if these were YOUR close friends being bashed, you'd feel differently. Get better friends

anonymous 10/30/2014 10:41:26 AM

Even a girl could kick that dudes ass

anonymous 10/30/2014 10:45:29 AM

To the people defending Ash... He would of never dropped the band had they been making money. If one of the guys in Asking Alexandria beat his gf, they would still be on the roster and some bullshit press statement would be released. ^This. I remember the video when Asking Alexandria called out their singer saying he needed rehab after the fcker jumped off stage and started punching the shit out of some dude in the crowd. Sumerian never said shit then.

anonymous 10/30/2014 11:24:28 AM

Sure hope he gets a regulation haircut before being put in general population. He gonna get beatd.

anonymous 10/30/2014 11:39:19 AM

St. Louis' robbers are not stoked. I sure would hate to be conflicted with my sexuality to the point of aggression.

anonymous 10/30/2014 2:50:41 PM

$2500 bail? Looks like I will never see the $1500 he owes me still..

anonymous 10/30/2014 3:26:45 PM

I find this all bullshit as it was self defense...u ppl are pathetic

anonymous 10/30/2014 5:17:09 PM

id let him beat some sense into me

anonymous 10/30/2014 5:57:07 PM

Miss Fortune condones domestic abuse.

anonymous 10/30/2014 7:36:07 PM

Miss Fortune condones whack hairstyles.

anonymous 10/30/2014 8:06:58 PM

Miss Fortune condones terrible music.

Chi_Stake 10/30/2014 8:19:40 PM

Headlines like this are why I read lambgoat comments.

anonymous 10/30/2014 8:38:44 PM

Wah wah wah from this dudes friends. Bands like this and King810 flint need to get pooed all the fck over. EAT LOADS

anonymous 10/30/2014 8:43:19 PM

30 year old dudes who are stuck listening to emo core bands are bummed.

anonymous 10/31/2014 12:17:10 AM

He beat up his girl in frustration after not receiving his As Blood Runs Black digital download. Actually, I heard it was a ticket to see the Emmure vs. Acacia Strain tour. His girl took money out of their savings to get her nails done. Bitch had it coming. Frankie...no one cares about your tour ...busflip please

anonymous 10/31/2014 5:47:40 AM

It was a family thing. Just because he can be an ass makes everyone so quick to judge and believe it was a woman. It was not.

anonymous 10/31/2014 7:11:19 AM

Bet they wouldn't have dropped them if it was Asking Alexandria aka Paycheck for Ash

anonymous 10/31/2014 8:55:25 AM

Breaking news: Terror is selling shoelaces. That is all. Thought you gays might like that

snoopy2 11/1/2014 3:17:30 PM

Scene kids. At sixteen they were beating the air and at twenty nine they're beating women. No time in their life will they actually learn how to man up and fight other men.

HailRussia 11/2/2014 6:39:38 AM

What a piece of shit. Dumb-ass learns he is a gay and beats down the girlfriend. Retard will enjoy getting fcked by the black in prison.

anonymous 11/5/2014 11:34:04 AM

I hard his grandpa admitted he was the one drunk and abusive and the judge dismissed the case.

anonymous 11/24/2014 3:13:24 AM

He was released. He was defending his grandmother. Read this article and then feel like an a-hole for jumping to conclusions. http://www.underthegunrevi ew.net/2014/11/13/mikey-sa wyer-cleared-of-domestic-a buse-charges-will-stay-as- frontman-of-miss-fortune/




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