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  • @kdrake777
    @kdrake777 2 роки тому +132

    Your bandmates we’re 100% wrong for not calling the police, not telling you and not removing that guy from the band immediately.

    • @jcalzada74
      @jcalzada74 2 роки тому +5

      I was thinking the same fck hi's band mates

  • @RudyAyoub
    @RudyAyoub 2 роки тому +833

    Crazy you had to go through that bro, glad you’re safe

  • @TheHeadhunter85
    @TheHeadhunter85 2 роки тому +321

    My advice, never get in touch with those people again. Once a person confess something like that, there's no turning back. The other band members are equally responsible, for not being able to speak to you before this talk happened. It's a dangerous circle to be. Stay Metal dude and please, keep safe.

    • @Beholder505
      @Beholder505 2 роки тому +11

      Uh, there is turning back. Could this dude have been serious about wanting to murder him? Sure. But here's couple of giveaways. He tells everyone his plan. Knowing they are going to likely tell this dude about it. But he tells them his plan. Knowing once the dude is dead and the cops get involved, he's going to jail. Second, EVERYONE WANTS TO BE A TOUGH GUY NOW. So in this idiots mind he thinks that telling people he's going to kill someone makes him look like billy badass.
      That said, Ray is totally right for getting the fuck out of that band.

    • @VolkXue
      @VolkXue 2 роки тому

      a lot of you never grew up in the ghetto..

    • @JohnDoe-mh8tm
      @JohnDoe-mh8tm 2 роки тому +9

      Exactly. They do not deserve a "benefit of doubt" Ray. Stay away. Get new band mates.

    • @lowfrequency1180
      @lowfrequency1180 2 роки тому +7

      They “talked him out of it”? Go to the goddam authorities! Wt absolute F?!

    • @davysmith8569
      @davysmith8569 2 роки тому

      stay away from all these clowns, you will be on the news, and not in a good way. This dude is mental you can hear it in his voice.

  • @JasonVictorEverett
    @JasonVictorEverett 2 роки тому +218

    As a lawyer, I can confirm that was an actionable criminal threat. Bear that in mind

    • @GeorgeBonez
      @GeorgeBonez 2 роки тому +6

      I would contend that it’s still actionable. Right? I think he should still call the police. This needs to be documented by the police.

    • @JasonVictorEverett
      @JasonVictorEverett 2 роки тому +7

      @@GeorgeBonez So long as the statute of limitations hasn't run on that particular crime, yes, it still is.

    • @GeorgeBonez
      @GeorgeBonez 2 роки тому +7

      @@JasonVictorEverett Yeah I think he should get a paper trail started.

    • @beckystarrski
      @beckystarrski 2 роки тому +1

      *Bare

    • @JasonVictorEverett
      @JasonVictorEverett 2 роки тому +21

      @@beckystarrski Wrong. The correct spelling is "bear" and not "bare" for the context in which I used that word. The dictionary is your friend.
      [“To bear (something) in mind” means to keep something in mind (i.e., remember it). The expression ‘bear in mind’ makes use of the verb “to bear,” which has many meanings, such as “to hold,” “to carry,” and “to keep...”]

  • @treyxaviermusic
    @treyxaviermusic 2 роки тому +349

    That is a fucking HARROWING tale, you did the right thing to get out, glad you're alright.

    • @patrickmusto3613
      @patrickmusto3613 2 роки тому +5

      If you don’t let it go…. Wtf?

    • @dustinmullings2672
      @dustinmullings2672 2 роки тому +5

      Yeah this situation is really f*#%ked. It is hard to believe that someone could really plot murder over something so insignificant. It indicates that dude is not a mentally stable fellow. Definitely did the right thing by getting the f outta there.

  • @SpectreSoundStudios
    @SpectreSoundStudios 2 роки тому +696

    FFS!! Death sentence for a joke? Someone needs to go to anger management. Not sure how that goes in the US, but in Canada, that's a crime.

    • @madladmyles
      @madladmyles 2 роки тому +59

      Def a crime in the U.S. that dude can't be in society

    • @DSchea
      @DSchea 2 роки тому +12

      Love your vids Glenn 🤘

    • @bvs56
      @bvs56 2 роки тому +17

      I was wondering how long it would take to get to you. Dudes fucked now.

    • @Gainovermg
      @Gainovermg 2 роки тому +7

      @@bvs56 Thought the same. Glad Ray is out of that situation.

    • @Davidthestratman7
      @Davidthestratman7 2 роки тому +14

      Lead singers disease in a very scary way

  • @GotMeStumped
    @GotMeStumped 2 роки тому +265

    Those bandmates are pathetic cowards. You're so much better than all of them. Sending support from 🇨🇦🤘

    • @rajeshsunchildmadhav9740
      @rajeshsunchildmadhav9740 2 роки тому +2

      They’re real ashls for sure

    • @leeartlee915
      @leeartlee915 2 роки тому +1

      I don’t get what happened. Were they not friends? Who keeps that on the DL? So f’ing weird.

    • @travisspaulding2222
      @travisspaulding2222 2 роки тому +2

      My concern is that they did not react to the actual gravity of the situation. They were "nice" enough to talk him out of murder, but to me, that says something far more scary. If they didn't understand (or care about) how extreme the situation was, then it leads me to believe that they could be talked into it by the vocalist.

    • @swagoneto7922
      @swagoneto7922 2 роки тому

      All of them are spineless...They will just sit back and let someone get murdered...

    • @scottricci5063
      @scottricci5063 2 роки тому +2

      Maybe the frontman just wanted to get some maniac cred for the band, like Mayhem did with the church burnings and murder and suicide of their band members. Haha 🤘👹🤘

  • @TheHouseOfMasks
    @TheHouseOfMasks 2 роки тому +395

    What a wild world we live in dude. I’m sorry.

    • @lily5615-u5q
      @lily5615-u5q 2 роки тому

      Don’t believe this load of shit!! Ray is a liar!! He’s using his platform to lie and spread very heavy FALSE accusations as a form of revenge . He’s evil and vindictive.

    • @russellzauner
      @russellzauner 2 роки тому +5

      it's always been like this.
      I live in Portland, Oregon.
      Imagine how people felt going to the Roseland knowing it used to be the Starry Night and what happened there.
      Larry Hurwitz, the "alleged", is still free and living in town.
      If this video has changed your view of the world or opened your eyes, I think you definitely have a "wild" ride in front of you for a few more years, at least; I'm kind of jealous because I'm old and jaded af.
      Nothing is worth putting up with any danger from others.

    • @TheHouseOfMasks
      @TheHouseOfMasks 2 роки тому +25

      @@russellzauner always has to be someone making a cringey comment about literally anything.
      I told my friend that we live in a wild world because someone he was in a band with threatened his life, and you had to come in here making it something that it isn’t. I never said this opened my eyes, or changed my mind about anything, and for fuck sake, ray has been to war and probably seen terrible, terrible things, so I’m sure this isn’t changing his mind or views on much either, but it is an u if ornate and scary predicament to be put into. That’s all.
      You aren’t special for being old or knowing about evils in this world. Stop trying so hard to be important. No one cares but you.

    • @russellzauner
      @russellzauner 2 роки тому +2

      @@TheHouseOfMasks Sweet. I get told that a lot. IDK who tf you are and I guess I don't care now either.
      It's sad that you live in your own world. I guess since you cared to say, that much is BS right off the top - I've had friends who were actually murdered at concerts, in public, wherever, nothing else and nobody else matters either.
      I would say *[warned by youtube]* but you know, hey there's always someone ready to tell you that, I'd expect. Seems like you didn't hear a word your friend said.
      Get well soon, kid. At least your ears.
      I'm sorry someone got threatened, but it's not a thing to really handwave at anymore.
      If cringey is caring then you know I'm the Cringelord.
      But guess what, kid. You're loved too. ;-)

    • @TheHouseOfMasks
      @TheHouseOfMasks 2 роки тому

      @@russellzauner yeah, go do some more drugs.

  • @peachmelba1000
    @peachmelba1000 2 роки тому +67

    I knew a fellow guitarist about 15 years ago who was a seriously talented guy, an amazing player. Met him randomly one day at a local music shop, and it turned out we liked a lot of the same stuff and a couple of weeks later we hung out, jammed, and had a great time.
    The next time after that, I couldn't host at my place because of my then roommate's work/sleep schedule, but my new friend invited me over to his place.
    Turned out, I was an acquaintance of his roommate, a woman who I'd gone to university with a few years earlier. We had a quick hello, caught up for a second, and then she went out. Me and buddy jammed, had a productive writing session, and I went home.
    The very next day, in the evening, the guy called me up, and within about three seconds of me saying, "Hey man", he threatened to kill me for the transgression of making his roommate laugh, and for "flirting" with her.
    He was a pyscho all along, but he didn't see me as a threat in any way since our only connection was music, something at which we were equally talented, and enthused by.
    To be clear, he had zero romantic involvement with my university friend, but harbored a wild, possessive delusion that she was his wife, or some bullshit.
    His threats were enough for me to hang up and straight up call the cops on his ass. He was dumb enough to forget I knew his address, I guess.
    I never heard from him again, but my old friend, his roommate, told a few days later (she called me) that she had to have her landlord evict him because he went nuts after the cops visited and he destroyed his bedroom, and then apparently cried for hours. Dude was totally unstable.
    Anyway, you have to protect yourself, and be proactive when you receive threats. If someone threatens your life, get the fuck outta there and call the cops.

    • @shuel1643
      @shuel1643 2 роки тому

      Wow people suck

    • @peachmelba1000
      @peachmelba1000 2 роки тому

      @Hal Colombo Hal, by your own logic, you should be just as angry that I gave the dude the impression I was flirting with his roommate (when I wasn't) as you apparently are that I put her in harms way by calling the cops on him for threatening my life. YOU sound like a psycho yourself.
      You always call the cops when someone threatens your life, unless you're a worse criminal than the person who threatened you, or you have something to hide.
      What if I hadn't call the cops? What if I had tried to find him? Maybe I wouldn't have been able to get to him and then he took it out her anyway.
      There's a big difference between me, out on the sidewalk trying to fight a guy (a fight there's no guarantee I would win) and a patrol car pulling up and two unis knocking on the door.
      Most people, pyscho or not, get a puckered ass at the sight of cops looking for them.
      But hey, if you want to white knight my old friend from university, she lives somewhere in the vast metropolis of Toronto. Saddle up your horse, Lancelot. If you hurry, you might be able to find her before she dies of old age.

    • @musictraining5071
      @musictraining5071 2 роки тому

      don't forget to call mommy too. lol i wouldn't call the cops in 2022 if someone was actually murdering me. screw the government.

    • @musictraining5071
      @musictraining5071 2 роки тому +3

      someone threatens to murder me i'm going to ask the dude 2-3 times if he's serious, if he doesn't back down i start blasting

  • @DJENTISNTNOTAGENRE
    @DJENTISNTNOTAGENRE 2 роки тому +53

    The fact that this dude even thought you were "cold", let alone wanting to murder you, is evidence enough that he isn't right in the head and needs some major help with his mental health. You're literally one of the nicest youtubers I watch and anyone with at least a decently sound mind could see that. Glad you got out of that situation safely, my dude. I live in Ohio not too far from Cincinnati and, even though I obviously don't know you personally, it would've hit me to read/hear local news that you'd been killed by some crazy dude from a band you were touring with. That guy should definitely be committed to a mental health facility because it sounds like he can, and probably will, have these sort of thoughts towards someone else eventually. The next person might not get away from it like you were luckily able to.

    • @BinarySecond
      @BinarySecond Рік тому +2

      I think it also shows a mentally of the people there; I've got no doubt that they're viewing this different because he was in the army. Oh he's tough he's a soldier he'll be fine. Like wild.

  • @guitarist6494
    @guitarist6494 2 роки тому +260

    You seem like such a great guy and you definitely don't deserve that, no one does. It's a shame there's so many unstable people out there willing to harm innocent others. Hope things are all good now

    • @math.wheelie.brouss9245
      @math.wheelie.brouss9245 2 роки тому +1

      I'm not sure it's all when he will see this video he could land at Ray's house and kill him (I use google translate to write this because I speak Quebec French and I'm not the best in spelling). i'm sorry dude for the story

    • @gregorywilson3318
      @gregorywilson3318 2 роки тому +1

      ☯️

    • @DMSProduktions
      @DMSProduktions 2 роки тому +1

      @@math.wheelie.brouss9245 That ain't 'French'! LOL!

  • @szabolcsrapp4279
    @szabolcsrapp4279 2 роки тому +30

    the fact the "lead singer" blew out his voice on the 2nd or 3rd show of a tour shows us how well prepared and trained he is... don't look back to these dudes, do your thing and all things will play out just great.

    • @szabolcsrapp4279
      @szabolcsrapp4279 2 роки тому +2

      also, you don't need narcists in your life, it is better you get out of this band! :-)

  • @NickiTedesco
    @NickiTedesco 2 роки тому +99

    It’s like the whole tour crew was gaslighting you… “it’s no big deal”. That’s damaging to one’s psyche. I hope you’re doing ok.

    • @DMSProduktions
      @DMSProduktions 2 роки тому +4

      Gas lights are hot, heavy & dangerous! That's why I changed over to rechargeable LEDS!

    • @nicolasbeaudry6158
      @nicolasbeaudry6158 2 роки тому +1

      @@DMSProduktions better for smoking coke too😂😂😂👍

    • @DMSProduktions
      @DMSProduktions 2 роки тому +1

      @@nicolasbeaudry6158 Or Ice!

    • @MetalHeadHippie
      @MetalHeadHippie 2 роки тому +3

      Well Hey Bass Mistress. BOOM.

  • @JDUBBY08
    @JDUBBY08 2 роки тому +167

    Boycott Concrete Dream and also, the members of Concrete Dream are cowards. This is fucked up, I've never seen you this down before Ray. Keep your head up dude

    • @patrickhale424
      @patrickhale424 2 роки тому

      Definitely....those people are scumbags for not having that nutjob arrested !! He needs to file charges now before it's too late.

    • @chrollo7102
      @chrollo7102 2 роки тому +11

      just ask them if they teach sign language lol

    • @JDUBBY08
      @JDUBBY08 2 роки тому +3

      @@chrollo7102 hahaha

    • @rustynales6610
      @rustynales6610 2 роки тому +32

      Nobody knows who Concrete dream is so it doesn't even matter

    • @GenerationDown
      @GenerationDown 2 роки тому +2

      @@rustynales6610 Lmao burrrrnnn

  • @daleonov
    @daleonov 2 роки тому +62

    Usually those "I got a death threat" stories are just overreaction, but yours isn't. Thank you for finding courage to share this. Glad you're safe now.

  • @usmcyounggun6879
    @usmcyounggun6879 2 роки тому +75

    Hope everything is okay and works out. Keep “Chugging” away brother. And thank you for your service and sacrifice to this country.

  • @jonbanks3341
    @jonbanks3341 2 роки тому +65

    I always thought you were too good for that project. They literally look like junkie skinheads lmao. That fool crossed the biggest line, and I’m really sorry you experienced that. Tour is one of the hardest things for a person to do imo, and nobody deserves to feel unsafe, let alone with their own band. Glad you’re safe man

  • @JV-rx3ov
    @JV-rx3ov 2 роки тому +97

    I've had some toxic bandmates over the years, but NOTHING like this. Smart move documenting everything. Glad you're home safe. Stay safe, man.
    Edit: Maybe consider a police report to document things further.

  • @Dram1984
    @Dram1984 2 роки тому +20

    Pennsylvania is a "shall-issue" state for a concealed carry license, meaning your local sheriff will approve your application to carry a firearm unless they have reason not to. You should look into it if you haven't already.

  • @boyo3221
    @boyo3221 2 роки тому +3

    glad you got out bro. nice channel. i hope God blesses you and keeps you safe

  • @CodyLeachYT
    @CodyLeachYT 2 роки тому +68

    I'm very sorry you had to go through this man. It sounds horrifying. I'm glad you're ok.

    • @scoopskiii
      @scoopskiii 2 роки тому +5

      Really scary situation. Love your channel btw dude🤘🏻

  • @toma7652
    @toma7652 2 роки тому +102

    WOW! smart move recording everything and getting out of there as soon as you could. Stay strong.

    • @lily5615-u5q
      @lily5615-u5q 2 роки тому +2

      He’s lying. He took a conversation out of context and only showed what made his story look more believable. Don’t believe everything people post especially those with a “platform”.

    • @jimbosr.7777
      @jimbosr.7777 2 роки тому +32

      doesnt matter you dont threaten someone with stabbing, euronymous all over again amaya

    • @lily5615-u5q
      @lily5615-u5q 2 роки тому

      @@jimbosr.7777 it was taken out of context. He’s lying!!! He chopped and screwed a conversation to make it look worse than it was! People argue, shit happens but no blood was drawn and nobody was going to actually murder him. He’s just being vindictive & acting like a scorned woman.

    • @Clockdistrict
      @Clockdistrict 2 роки тому +30

      @@lily5615-u5q There's nothing to take out of context when someone is RECORDED saying they would have murdered someone else.

    • @FrankThaThird
      @FrankThaThird 2 роки тому

      @@lily5615-u5q You must know the piece of shit threatening to stab someone to death, trying to defend them, when they are literally on a recording saying it, you are plain dumb as fuck. Put down the pipe/needle, and get your friend or BF the help they desperately need.

  • @michaelriddles6726
    @michaelriddles6726 2 роки тому +124

    A bunch of spineless cowards. Things will get heated, but he crossed the line and the then band mates should have told you and the manager immediately. No one deserves that shit. Glad you got out when you did and can keep bringing sick content, it wasn't ment the be bro.

    • @terryosborne272
      @terryosborne272 2 роки тому +14

      It is like the rest of the band are scared of him. Ray did the right thing get out.

    • @lily5615-u5q
      @lily5615-u5q 2 роки тому

      Don’t believe this load of shit!! Ray is a liar!! He’s using his platform to lie and spread very heavy FALSE accusations. It’s so easy to get mislead on the internet. People portray themselves in the best light of course but in reality their nature is much darker. Ray created this whole situation and is now playing the victim. He’s evil and vindictive. The truth will be exposed!

    • @nicwilson89
      @nicwilson89 2 роки тому +1

      @@terryosborne272 They very possibly are. The dude needs mental health help, I've been in relationships like that and my childhood was like that. I could understand if they're legitimately fucking terrified of the dude, and being around someone who is violently manipulative and controlling doesn't exactly make your feel safe for just as much as accidentally looking at someone for 0.5 seconds longer than is required.
      I don't know any of them, obviously, just some uninformed speculation.

  • @Nishinga.
    @Nishinga. 2 роки тому +3

    Glad you’re okay man, that sounds like an incredibly scary and traumatic experience. Just know that we’re all supporting you and are here for you.
    Much love man, I hope things get better! ❣️

  • @Chaos.Brigade
    @Chaos.Brigade 2 роки тому +8

    This is wild. I've known Alex Mena for years, I don't personally know the other band members, but there has always been "rumors" about that lead singer. Alex is great guy, great musician; can't believe he didn't standup on your behalf. I wonder if there are similar situations that you might not be aware of or even part of. I'm glad you are safe and stay metal 🤘🏽.

    • @pazoni
      @pazoni 2 роки тому

      Alex announced on his insta he just left as well.

  • @spaceace41
    @spaceace41 2 роки тому +359

    Ray, do yourself and everyone else and press charges against this guy. He sounds dangerous and he will eventually hurt someone. Being angry is one thing, premeditating murder and then confessing a plan to murder someone to several other people…that’s absolutely bananas. Why they didn’t kick that guy out of the band and then protect him instead of telling you…Turn those tapes over to the police. Just my two cents.

    • @itsjustern93
      @itsjustern93 2 роки тому +23

      Because they'd rather be bystanders, keep it amongst themselves and not say anything because their status in the band is lower than the vocalist himself. In other words, they are afraid to confront him of his well-being and his status in the band.

    • @itsjustern93
      @itsjustern93 2 роки тому +50

      I know the bassist personally. The behavior to keep it among the 4 of them and exclude Ray from knowing within a 2 week window is shady, disgusting and downright assholeish.

    • @INVERTEDBUKAKI
      @INVERTEDBUKAKI 2 роки тому +4

      his one problem I see is that he may get retaliated with a wire tapping charge which is a felony in some states (mine) if you record a conversation without notifying the other party and made aware.

    • @jkrunch2166
      @jkrunch2166 2 роки тому +20

      I have a hunch he already went to the authorities. Ray said he took the appropriate steps towards the end of the video, I feel like he has a firm grasp on how to best handle the situation.

    • @ShadovvV
      @ShadovvV 2 роки тому +6

      Actually, pressing charges might even be worse. Ever heard of when the husband of an abused wife is released from jail after the woman having him locked up? If he's "dangerous", as you say, when he gets out of jail.. take a guess what happens next. The legal system isn't going to save you then.

  • @jacee8094
    @jacee8094 2 роки тому +151

    Jesus Ray, sorry you've been going through it recently. Not 100% sure what happened with Luna Muerta (and I just wish that that show in Philly would've gone down and we could've met and shared the stage with each other), but for you to try and join a better situation and this be the result, I am so beyond sorry. I really hope you can find something better and don't have to deal with this again. As a long time fan and fellow PA musician, it hurts seeing other people in our scene have to go through this. You deserve better, you're way too good of a guy to have this be the musicians you end up with. Hope this get better ❤️

    • @lily5615-u5q
      @lily5615-u5q 2 роки тому

      He’s not a good guy apparently because he’s using his platform to lie and spread very heavy FALSE accusations. God bless you for being so supportive though. It’s so easy to get mislead on the internet. People portray themselves in the best light of course but in reality their nature is much darker.

    • @rahulmenon4357
      @rahulmenon4357 2 роки тому +10

      Bro did you hear that audio he sounds like "murder is what people do on the weekend, no big deal, get in my van". The only way this is going to get better is putting him in jail for plotting a murder.

    • @jacee8094
      @jacee8094 2 роки тому +3

      @@rahulmenon4357 I don’t disagree, I meant the get better as in he finds a better musical situation and can finally be happy in a band.

  • @PSYRE_OFFICIAL
    @PSYRE_OFFICIAL 2 роки тому +45

    Ray, I was waiting for this video and was concerned about what was going on. I feel relieved for you but at the same time that should not have happened the way that it did. Your band mates should NOT have kept it from you, and some form of law enforcement should have been contacted at the very least! Glad you're back home safe dude! You never know what other people are scheming behind their eyes or facial expressions that contradict their true thoughts. I do personally believe that just about anybody (circumstances and context depending) should have a chance to be a friend or be in your life, UNTIL they prove otherwise as we have just been told. The beauty of UA-cam and the internet, and social media in general is that we as musicians can create remotely without worry of being harmed or being in situations that make us uneasy or uncomfortable. Stay safe and stay metal Ray!

  • @arbyscurlyfries9490
    @arbyscurlyfries9490 2 роки тому +11

    Touring with strangers is almost always more trouble than it's worth, I have friends and friends of friends who have been in terrible situations while filling in or joining bands right before a tour. Getting manipulated, slowly being robbed while completely unaware, getting instruments destroyed, or just straight up left on the other side of the country.

  • @AndrewTylar-c5j
    @AndrewTylar-c5j 2 роки тому +3

    Extremely Glad you're okay brother please stay safe massive love and respect and very best wishes

  • @RufusMann
    @RufusMann 2 роки тому +114

    Whoa 🤯 glad you’re still alive and well x.x (glad others talked him out, glad you’re home and hope you find new bands and comrades soon 🙈

  • @TONEWARSgearshow
    @TONEWARSgearshow 2 роки тому +31

    Dude! WTF! So sorry you had to go through this. I'm glad you handled the situation as good as you did. You did the exact right thing. You kept your cool and kept your wits about you and got out of there safe. Thank God you're OK

  • @AllMetalReview
    @AllMetalReview 2 роки тому +39

    Your so humble man. Seems like more was wrong with the guy then just you being his problem. Shit puts a bad vibe in my stomach just listening. Stay safe man love your channel

  • @dubster82
    @dubster82 2 роки тому +6

    Bizarre, they just got a record deal. I wonder if 'notoriety' like this story helped.

  • @DenDenBMX
    @DenDenBMX 2 роки тому +2

    What a horrifying situation to be in, you did the right and smart thing and i'm glad you're here and okay to document it for the whole world to see so that everyone knows your former band mates do not deserve a spot in metal, not only did you save your own life, but by letting others know of this it's likely you could save someone else's life making them second guess working with that nut job or any of those other "men". I'm very glad you're still here, wish you the best❤️

  • @DrumdumsOfficial
    @DrumdumsOfficial 2 роки тому +8

    Ray I'm so glad you're ok man. I can't even imagine how scary that situation must've been. You handled the situation perfectly and are alive today because of it. Again, just happy you're safe and out of that situation.

  • @NikkiNexo777
    @NikkiNexo777 2 роки тому +57

    The singer in that band is one messed up dude. That threat could get him some serious jail time

    • @jimbosr.7777
      @jimbosr.7777 2 роки тому +2

      concrete dream brother

    • @lily5615-u5q
      @lily5615-u5q 2 роки тому

      Don’t believe this load of shit!! Ray is a liar!! He’s using his platform to lie and spread very heavy FALSE accusations.

    • @lily5615-u5q
      @lily5615-u5q 2 роки тому +1

      The truth is he created all the drama by being weird passive aggressive and crossing boundaries. Yes arguments took place. But nobody was plotting a murder. He took an expression out of context and then set up a whole plot to try to make people look guilty. He’s a horrible person for doing this. Do you truly believe he feared for his life?? He’s a trained soldier isn’t he? He felt perfectly safe to stay on the tour in very close quarters with everyone for SEVERAL days after the initial argument. He’s using his platform to try to spin this into something it’s not. More people will step forward to expose this evil lie he’s created.

    • @NikkiNexo777
      @NikkiNexo777 2 роки тому +15

      @@lily5615-u5q what makes you think Ray is taking this out of context?

    • @jcrocks19
      @jcrocks19 2 роки тому +23

      @@lily5615-u5q “it’s all drama”
      *has concrete evidence on video of him saying “yeah man I was gonna murder you but it was 2 weeks ago but not anymore tho”*
      “…he’s a soldier tho why is he scared” lmaooo

  • @JonttuOG
    @JonttuOG 2 роки тому +44

    I'm glad that you're safe! It's fucked up that no one in the band told you that threat. I think they all are sick in their minds.

    • @MrMann-gt1eh
      @MrMann-gt1eh 2 роки тому +8

      Immature and DEFINITELY unprofessional. Who tf would want to work with/for people like that? They stood by and “talked him out of killing his band member”? Like FUCKING WHAT?! MURDER?! Kick him tf out and call the cops!

    • @ericvalverderosado2046
      @ericvalverderosado2046 2 роки тому

      Mmm…not really…they obviously didn’t want it to escalate and thought about just calming the crap out of that dude…they probably went: “dude wtf are you up to?! You crazy mtf?!”
      Then damn dude proceeds to confess it…really out of a healthy place in mind…hope the guys dropped the dude off the band and stop any contact with him

  • @clementd.7300
    @clementd.7300 2 роки тому

    That's a crazy story. I'm glad you're safe and wish you the best for what to come

  • @PaulRhodes420
    @PaulRhodes420 2 роки тому +2

    Man! I'm glad you're ok! Good you made a video about this incident! Memphis is my hometown, I wouldn't feel safe in Memphis these days!! You can still press charges for this...It's a crime to even threaten someone's life, he had intent to follow through! Keep playing muxic, just not with these assholes!! Go solo dude, or come to Raleigh NC and help me learn my lap steel and let's ROCK this place!!! Stay safe and keep your guard up bro!
    Rock on!

  • @jonnybroomhead
    @jonnybroomhead 2 роки тому +26

    Dude, nobody deserves to be in that situation. I'm not a Concrete Dream fan anymore. I'll forever be a stay metal ray fan. Stay safe.

  • @TaylorDanley
    @TaylorDanley 2 роки тому +79

    Sorry to hear man. I hate stereotyping, but mentally unhealthy people with unchecked violent aggression issues are pretty common in that scene. It’s a stereotype for a reason. Good on you to recognize that and put yourself and safety first. Whatever comes next for you will be bigger and better anyways! 💪 Stay safe champ!

    • @0mer100
      @0mer100 2 роки тому

      I want to add that the guy excusing his behavior by saying "I'm latino, we're warmer" it's complete bullshit and only makes feel sick how bad he's making us look. Now Ray could be a little bias or have his own reserve with working or collaborating with latin people just because of that asshole and I can't blame him. " I'm warm and lovely so I'll murder you because you didn't say good morning yo me" how the fuck does that makes sense.

    • @Communism.is.a.cancer
      @Communism.is.a.cancer 2 роки тому +2

      Never had any problems like that in that scene and am playing in bands for 28 years.

    • @Worran
      @Worran 2 роки тому

      @@Communism.is.a.cancer Clearly you have a problem lol, probably no need to explain why.

  • @metalfreak4791
    @metalfreak4791 2 роки тому +13

    Brother, so sorry you went thru all that crap!! The only reason I even heard of Concrete Dream was because of you and only reason I went to see Concrete Dream was because of you. Thank God you are safe and not in that situation anymore.

  • @Metalbass10000
    @Metalbass10000 2 роки тому +5

    Ray, you deserve better, we all do. Getting away is the best you could do. Glad you weren't, and no one else was, hurt...
    ...or worse..
    God bless, and take care.

  • @srinivaskumar615
    @srinivaskumar615 Рік тому +2

    That’s scary man. Take care. \M/3tal loves and never leave its children

  • @Stretchwreckedem469
    @Stretchwreckedem469 2 роки тому +7

    I've had a slightly similar situation last year where my life was threatened by a bunch of people on the internet over a meme. Without going into too much detail about my event because what's important is that you're safe now for the time being, i understand the fear of having to be on guard because my life was threatened over something minor.
    Just to be on the safe side bud, don't hesitate to carry with you any place that legally allows it just in case something does happen. It's always better to have it and not need it, then need it and not have it. I, as well as hopefully everybody watching, want you to be alright. I'm sure you're able to handle yourself man, i definitely know that you're a strong enough dude to be able to handle yourself, but just please be careful.
    We love ya bud, keep your head up.

  • @heylookitsn0ah
    @heylookitsn0ah 2 роки тому +6

    so glad to hear that you're home safe, man. take care of yourself!!

  • @DiNozzoLeach
    @DiNozzoLeach 2 роки тому +235

    Press charges against this idiot, he's clearly unstable and everyone around him just enables it.
    One day he'll hurt someone for real and the rest of the guys around him will be just as much at fault.
    Great call getting out, stay safe man 🤙

    • @TybudX
      @TybudX 2 роки тому

      This right here. Dude sounds like a serial killer in the making.

    • @troybradley8647
      @troybradley8647 2 роки тому

      He might actually get the mental health help he needs

  • @alberttremonti7230
    @alberttremonti7230 2 роки тому +2

    God damn Ray! I'm glad your safe brother! You did the right thing man. Sending some good Seattle vibes your way!

  • @jackrolfsness2156
    @jackrolfsness2156 2 роки тому +2

    Man that’s scary! I’m glad your ok brother❤️ you made a smart decision.

  • @hectorcastillo1792
    @hectorcastillo1792 2 роки тому +7

    Your band mates are the definition of crazy for not kicking out and blacklisting a psychopath. I’m glad you’re home and safe.

  • @maddoxmay611
    @maddoxmay611 2 роки тому +13

    Hey Ray, you might never see this and that’s fine, I’ve been watching for a while and your videos always make my day a little better. I have a lot of respect for you, and it truly breaks my heart that someone would want to commit such an atrocious act. I’m so very grateful that you are okay. You will always have our support, love you bro!

  • @doctoribanez
    @doctoribanez 2 роки тому +11

    You are way better than that mess. Your channel was a blessing to that band. Glad you're good

  • @karlschaetti2934
    @karlschaetti2934 9 місяців тому +1

    Keep posting your interesting riffs. Love your style Xander🫡🤘

  • @weaselfart5505
    @weaselfart5505 Рік тому +2

    It seriously urks me that this was never dealt with, they need publicly called out for this

  • @house-o-twang
    @house-o-twang 2 роки тому +12

    You are absolutely right to get away from all of them. Take care of yourself and the people you love.

  • @B-Dubba-U
    @B-Dubba-U 2 роки тому +13

    Holy shit man! Sorry things played out like that. They sound like a toxic dumpster fire. Glad you got out before things escalated further. You'll do bigger and better things man so just keep moving forward and reppin that positive attitude. 🤘

  • @jkrunch2166
    @jkrunch2166 2 роки тому +15

    Dude must have been dropped on concrete if he thought it was a smart idea to threaten an established UA-camr with a large audience. And over a joke of all things. So glad you're safe man.

  • @TommyGunn-CURSED
    @TommyGunn-CURSED Рік тому +1

    Glad you made it home buddy. This world is a better place with you in it. Stay METAL!

  • @omgwtfbbq2011
    @omgwtfbbq2011 2 роки тому +1

    glad you good g, thanks for the videos you probs hear this alot but they help/helped me out big time over this quarantine period ... you a good dude man stay true x

  • @StormIsGaming
    @StormIsGaming 2 роки тому +7

    Bro so many other people would be happy to work with you, move on to better things with better people, and we’ll all be behind you ready for some heavy shit.

  • @Coleo432
    @Coleo432 2 роки тому +6

    That's a lot of crazy stuff man. No one should have to go through that, I'm glad you made it back safe.

  • @TheVengeanceofdefile
    @TheVengeanceofdefile 2 роки тому +47

    They just hate your success my dude be safe this won’t be the only time it comes with the territory big bro🤘🏿🤘🏿🤘🏿💯💯💯💯 keep up the awesome work

  • @ryanulinski3
    @ryanulinski3 2 роки тому +1

    Dude i'm very sorry to hear that. Glad to hear that you're ok. I've had death threats by ex friends who I thought I could trust and their friends attacked me too. I don't deserve it, you don't deserve it. Keep on rocking like the badass you are🤘🏻 also thank you for your service!!!

  • @rajeshsunchildmadhav9740
    @rajeshsunchildmadhav9740 2 роки тому

    That sucks brother…. That really sucks .. sorry for what you’ve gone through. Take care of yourself and be with good people.

  • @IronDeadPumpkin
    @IronDeadPumpkin 2 роки тому +27

    I hate when people act crazy and then play it off as "being warm and intense because I'm latino". No man, you're insane, if you can't control your behavior go get locked up.

    • @fredriksvard2603
      @fredriksvard2603 2 роки тому +7

      Sounds like the typical wife abuser argument too. And the will smith excuse. Cringe.

    • @GyroLamb
      @GyroLamb 2 роки тому +6

      he's not even latino tho, the other guys are (an they didn't threaten ray) the guy who threatened him is a white boy wanna be trap rapper (not kidding) and claims to be a boxer.

    • @candideggplant1575
      @candideggplant1575 2 роки тому

      @@GyroLamb it says on wikipedia that he is mixed. Polish/jewish and puerto rican. This guy has every reason to fear for his safety, someone wanted to murder him. Latino, white, asian, black, dude tried to murder him.

    • @nicolasbeaudry6158
      @nicolasbeaudry6158 2 роки тому

      @@GyroLamb and a breakdancer and a arsehole😂😂😂

    • @swagoneto7922
      @swagoneto7922 2 роки тому +2

      He's not even Latino...That's the worst part.

  • @Spoofaged
    @Spoofaged 2 роки тому +4

    Well that escalated quickly. Damn.. glad you made it out safe Ray. Better luck to the future man

  • @ChrisCom.
    @ChrisCom. 2 роки тому +20

    When the lead guitarist is way more talented than the singer. He apparently had some crazy jealous fascination with you. Where you couldn’t be more popular than he is as the front man. To much for him to take. Nut job that guy. Glad you got out of that situation bro, crazy world we live in.

  • @gitarman42
    @gitarman42 2 роки тому

    DAYUUM Dude thats unreal!
    Enjoy your show

  • @MckinleyDjents
    @MckinleyDjents 2 роки тому

    Scary shit! Glad you're home. Good you made a video record of this, smart noodle.

  • @angrypandaification
    @angrypandaification 2 роки тому +24

    Guy can't take joke, guy plans to murder over a joke... A fucking joke!? Glad you made it out of that situation man, those people sound like some real dirt bags... Fuck that's scary...

    • @mikew9788
      @mikew9788 2 роки тому +3

      Football player Aaron hernandez murdered someone for bumping him in a crowded club and spilling a drink, dude killed other people too, some people are absolutely nuts

  • @Logjammer69
    @Logjammer69 2 роки тому +141

    Giving a combat veteran death threats probably isn’t the smartest thing lol 🤘🏻🇺🇸

    • @Metalbass10000
      @Metalbass10000 2 роки тому +10

      Got that right.
      But, it should never have been an issue.

    • @aprioris.knowledge2765
      @aprioris.knowledge2765 2 роки тому

      Cause that determines if someone can beat tf out of you or kill you such a dumb comment

    • @badgermacleod2037
      @badgermacleod2037 2 роки тому +1

      Most infantry are a bit left of center... or a whole lot.

    • @Curtismyguitarworks
      @Curtismyguitarworks 2 роки тому +4

      I agree, I feel as though he should be carrying a firearm at all times given the fact that he's prior military. And it's just his right as an American and it would dissuade dumbasses from trying to hurt him potentially.

    • @Metalbass10000
      @Metalbass10000 2 роки тому +3

      @@Curtismyguitarworks only concern there are the differences various states have regarding open carry, or concealed carry, of firearms, carrying across state lines, or if one person in the vehicle is a convicted felon (in my state a felon cannot be in a vehicle when a firearm is within their immediate access, as an old high school friend of mine found out not long ago), but I do understand the choice to carry. I started learning about firearms at 8 years old with my father.

  • @kman080498
    @kman080498 2 роки тому +39

    Im glad you’re ok, Ray. I hope that nutcase is put behind bars where he belongs and I hope Kharma comes for these men who enabled this gross behavior

    • @lily5615-u5q
      @lily5615-u5q 2 роки тому

      Hes lying!!! He’s not a good guy because he’s using his platform to lie and spread very heavy FALSE accusations. God bless you for being so supportive though. It’s so easy to get mislead on the internet. People portray themselves in the best light of course but in reality their nature is much darker.

    • @kman080498
      @kman080498 2 роки тому +11

      @@lily5615-u5q Idk who you are but I knoe Ray enough to know he wouldn’t air out personal problems like this unless he knew he was wronged and truthfully put in danger. I’m sorry your friend needs help and I hope he does get it so he doesn’t attempt to hurt anyone else

    • @lily5615-u5q
      @lily5615-u5q 2 роки тому

      @@kman080498 I’m sure you know him but we all have two faces. One we show the world and then who we really are. Believe what you will, but may God strike me dead…. He’s lying in the worse way a person could ever lie

    • @murderbymedia
      @murderbymedia 2 роки тому +28

      @@lily5615-u5q You are hiding behind a veil of anonymity making accusations when there is audio of him admitting to the lethal threat. You have no credibility.

    • @schecter7elite801
      @schecter7elite801 2 роки тому +20

      @@lily5615-u5q lol. Shut up. Rays a good guy. If you have nothing good to say, then don't say anything at all.

  • @mr_stout
    @mr_stout 2 роки тому

    Sorry you had to go through it, it was good meeting you in Sac!

  • @ARTUPIDA
    @ARTUPIDA 2 роки тому

    i my self was victim of similar situation... but it was happened so fast, this dude was one of my team, but one day i was assigned to other project and he was feels like i was ignore him... somehow this dude getting angry and keep dreaming he beat me up, he tell to his friend about that... and one day this dude beat me up with iron bar.. lucky enough i was safe....
    Keep safe broo... many sick people out there..

  • @prithvipsxmusic1808
    @prithvipsxmusic1808 2 роки тому +8

    i faced the same 8 or 9 years back....but in my case it was a bassist....so i got off the train midway with my gear and got back home...in fact a few years later to that event we crossed paths and he tried to push me in front of a car not knowing that i was trained in self defense....i understand how u feel man, i've been there and we are roughly the same age....also u have done the right thing, we surely dont need these type of people near us.

  • @illyadass
    @illyadass 2 роки тому +15

    For me the worst part is that no one did anything. Your bandmates knew and did nothing, other people close to the band knew he was a hothead but just played this off as "dont worry abt it".
    If someone is threatening my life im out, goodbye

  • @zohibiqbal8780
    @zohibiqbal8780 2 роки тому +6

    Jheeze man. Hope you're doing good now that you're out of there Ray.❤

  • @TheMarga628
    @TheMarga628 2 роки тому +1

    Sorry to hear. I can't imagine the stress, fear, and anxiety that you went through. Glad you're ok.
    You should definitely press charges!

  • @sakidickerson
    @sakidickerson 4 місяці тому

    That's insane. You've always seemed like a humble and good dude. Those people were tripping big time. Glad you're safe

  • @boldorider4
    @boldorider4 2 роки тому +4

    On an unrelated note, the wording and lack of punctuation in the message from that psycho frontman of yours had me thinking this guy didn’t make third grade.

  • @andrewpappas9311
    @andrewpappas9311 2 роки тому +4

    That’s insane, I’m honestly speechless and I’m really sorry to hear about that but I’m especially happy that you’re safe

  • @miket2728
    @miket2728 2 роки тому +44

    Take care Ray, narcissists are very dangerous and manipulative.

    • @jacksmith4460
      @jacksmith4460 2 роки тому +1

      yep for sure, dude sounds like a narcissist for sure

  • @SuperJiggawhat
    @SuperJiggawhat 2 роки тому +1

    I've been away from the show for a while to take care of some personal things. Now that I'm back, I am floored that you were almost killed. That is horrible news and I hope you are doing well. Words can get people in a lot of trouble. Something I think of being a father while raising my kids. I tell them to alway think before you act, and definitely think before you speak. Take care brother!

  • @TheMetalStation
    @TheMetalStation Місяць тому

    I'm so glad your okay man!!!

  • @akbarroosevelt2246
    @akbarroosevelt2246 2 роки тому +206

    Concrete dream.... more like snowflake reality. stay metal and stay safe ray!!! much love from 🇨🇦

    • @mbrighton1802
      @mbrighton1802 2 роки тому +7

      Hahahha yeah. If that dude was legit, ray would be dead by now. People talk so much shit. Can’t back it up

    • @DMSProduktions
      @DMSProduktions 2 роки тому

      @@mbrighton1802 Still commited a serious offence, conspiracy to murder! Band mates implicated as well, for not telling him, they become PART of the conspiracy!

    • @mbrighton1802
      @mbrighton1802 2 роки тому +1

      @@DMSProduktions true. That’s wild.

    • @DMSProduktions
      @DMSProduktions 2 роки тому +4

      @@mbrighton1802 In the US that would be ENOUGH for an FBI investigation instead of whatever state police force the offence was comitted in!

    • @AnissaV83
      @AnissaV83 2 роки тому

      More let Wet Dream. They are a bunch of pissy coward babies.

  • @Fvneral_moon
    @Fvneral_moon 2 роки тому +11

    Bro what blows my mind even more than him planning murder is the fact that no one else had your back man that’s so fucked

  • @Lcg503
    @Lcg503 2 роки тому +17

    Damn dude, that guy is one crazy bastard. Glad your safe.

  • @ChaosDP
    @ChaosDP 2 роки тому +1

    You made the right call. Glad you are safe.

  • @chrismarcyy
    @chrismarcyy 2 роки тому +1

    DUDE i'm glad that you are safe and got out of there on time. Keep up the good work and don't let this experience ruin your music dreams or career. If on the future you feel safe, i would go to the police and report that crime, cause that person might hurt or kill someone in the future and that circle of people is just as responsible for allowing it. Set a legal precedent just in case the worst happens and someone gets hurt or worse. Cheers from Kuwait (currently deployed with the US Army) \m/

  • @anthonystark69
    @anthonystark69 2 роки тому +6

    "but that was two weeks ago"....bro wtf?!?
    some people just don't get it.

  • @ethanradriffage227
    @ethanradriffage227 2 роки тому +9

    Stay safe man, hope everything figures itself out 🤘🏻🤘🏻

  • @bassmonsteradsit7160
    @bassmonsteradsit7160 2 роки тому +4

    DUDE! In my 35+ years as a musician, that has NEVER even come close to happening. Fights, yes. Loss of friendships, you bet. But not that. I'm glad you are taking "precaution" now, which I hope include the proper authorities.
    Be well brother!

  • @guitargeek1984
    @guitargeek1984 2 роки тому +1

    Glad you're safe dude 🤘🏽👊🏽

  • @logdans
    @logdans 2 роки тому

    Take care buddy....love the things you do...

  • @-mint5752
    @-mint5752 2 роки тому +14

    Fuck that guy, no other ways to put it. Glad you're safe and sound. You're a great guy in and out of music. Stay metal bro, and more importantly stay safe.

  • @kevinp_25
    @kevinp_25 2 роки тому +5

    Glad you’re okay brother. It’s a huge deal threatening someone’s life. It sounded like he actually meant it at the time. If someone says, “I was so mad I wanted to kill you,” I could see that being kinda blown off (still serious and would need to be addressed of course). But when someone says, “I was so pissed I actually planned to kill you but these guys talked me out of it,” is waaaaay more dangerous imo. Actually coming it with a plan speaks to a mindset. And having to be talked out of it speaks to an even higher level of desire to do it-enough so that I, like you, would’ve feared the thought wasn’t completely gone. Feels like you definitely did the only thing you could do which was get yourself safely out of that situation.
    Stay metal? Yeah you too man for sure, but more importantly, stay SAFE.

  • @jorisdemeij
    @jorisdemeij 2 роки тому +22

    Holy shit dude, got a lump in my throat just listening to that. I can hear in your voice you’re legitimately scared. Good you got out of that situation, that dude is batshit crazy. And the band mates too for accepting that disgusting behaviour. Stay strong dude 🙏🏻

    • @chrisking6695
      @chrisking6695 2 роки тому +1

      Dude I got a shakey voice just explaining this situation to my wife who has no idea who he is. This is INSANE. I hope he stays away from them.

  • @EricShreds
    @EricShreds 2 роки тому

    Bro.. your a real one, a true gem. Glad ur ok

  • @mhoff7722
    @mhoff7722 Рік тому +2

    Wow ...WTF that recording...this guy does not understand how crazy he sounds. You did the right thing to leave. Dude is on the edge of doing something bad, to someone, anyone that rubs him the wrong way.