Frontman of In Hearts Wake Comes to Fan's Aid at Warped
The 2016 Van's Warped Tour recently embarked to start their summer tour. Not long after embarking, there was a mishap between security and frontman of In Hearts Wake, Jake Taylor. The band released an official statement on their Facebook page, which can be seen below.
"Security guards are 99.9% helpful but it disgusted us to witness the 0.1% at Warped Tour in Dallas who was built like 'Duke Nukem' restrain and choke a fan in the crowd for 'moving towards the barrier'. His head was literally turning blue and all we could read on his lips were 'I can't breathe'. It was completely unnecessary, we did our best to intervene, pulling on his arm to try allow air in whilst every other guard just stood back. If you're a security guard reading this you need to understand that this is a metal show, not a UFC death match. And if you're in the mosh enjoy yourself and be respectful but you also need to be aware of the consequences - which shouldn't be the possibility of being put into submission to the point of unconsciousness. Please take care and look out for one another. If anyone else has any videos or photos please let us know so we can help find justice."
This isn't the first time something of this sorts has happened. You may recall the incident in summer of 2014 between security and The Story So Far's Parker Cannon, as well as the incident in the summer of 2015 between security and Tonight Alive's Jenna McDougall. Many fans are showing their love and support for Jake Taylor, saying its nice to see bands care about their fans so much.