Underoath released a statement on Friday, July 28, stating they are dropping off the Vans Warped Tour to save their friendship. The Gauntlet has learned from several fans and people in the NoFX camp that prior to Underoath dropping off the tour, NoFX frontman, Fat Mike, made several comments directed at Underoath and the bands beliefs. Fat Mike was on stage and opened with "most bands on the warped tour this year really aren't that good, like Underoath, not that good. We don't care about our fans, we just want to offend as many people as we can." He later stated "if you are Christian or believe in God like Underoath, i would leave right now because i am trying to offend as many Christians as i can." The song "Idiot, Son of an Asshole" was later dedicated to God.
Upon hearing that Underoath dropped off the Warped Tour, Fat Mike called the band on their bus and apologized for the comments he made and assured the band they were made lightheartedly. Underoath representatives have confirmed to The Gauntlet that the comments made by Fat Mike are not the reason for the bands early departure and hopefully more news will be made available shortly.
Date: Jul 31, 2006
As Reported by: jason
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