Kapanlagi.com - Crossfaith, the Japanese metalcore band, has just announced an indefinite hiatus. This decision was made following serious allegations involving their guitarist, Daiki Koide.
On June 28, 2025, Crossfaith announced the dismissal of Daiki after allegations that he engaged in inappropriate communication with an underage fan. The case gained public attention after Falling In Reverse's vocalist, Ronnie Radke, revealed the incident.
The case began when Ronnie Radke shared a video on Instagram on June 25, 2025, accusing Daiki of attempting to meet a 14-year-old girl during a European tour. Radke claimed to have received reports from the victim's parents and shared screenshots of messages allegedly sent by Daiki.
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1. The Dismissal of Daiki Koide from Crossfaith

On June 28, 2025, Crossfaith announced the dismissal of Daiki Koide. The band stated that they acknowledged the seriousness of the violation and decided to terminate Daiki as soon as possible.
Crossfaith also extended their deepest apologies to the victim, fans, and all parties involved for this incident. Daiki Koide, who is 37 years old, was accused of attempting to meet a 14-year-old girl.
2. Involvement of Ronnie Radke, Vocalist of Falling In Reverse

Ronnie Radke was the first party to bring these allegations to public attention. He criticized Crossfaith and the festival organizers for allowing the band to perform despite being aware of the alleged violations.
Radke claimed that the band initially refused to dismiss Daiki, which prompted him to publicize the allegations. Crossfaith's vocalist, Kenta Koie, was initially contacted by Radke regarding this issue.
3. Hiatus and Cancellation of Crossfaith Tour

After Daiki's dismissal, Crossfaith canceled all their remaining European tour dates. On June 30, 2025, they announced a suspension of all activities for an indefinite period.
The band stated that they need time to 'reflect on who we are as Crossfaith and rebuild our foundation.' All scheduled performances will be canceled, including their Japan tour.
4. Other Impacts
Daiki was also dismissed from the Knosis project, where he served as a supporting guitarist. Daiki Koide's social media accounts have also been deleted.
On June 29, 2025, Daiki released a statement on X confirming the authenticity of the screenshots and apologized for his actions.
5. Crossfaith Biography

Crossfaith is a Japanese metalcore band formed in 2006 by Kenta Koie (vocals), Kazuki Takemura (guitar), Terufumi Tamano (keyboard), and Tatsuya Amano (drums). In 2008, they introduced a new member to fill the bass position, Hiroki Ikegawa.
Crossfaith can be considered one of the Japanese bands that have successfully made a name for themselves on the international level. They have frequently performed at various world festivals, especially metal gigs.
In 2022, Daiki Koide was officially recruited as the 6th member of Crossfaith. He is a former guitarist of another popular metalcore band, Her Name In Blood.
In 2024, Hiroki the bassist resigned. And in mid-2025, Daiki became embroiled in a case that led to his removal from the band. This means that Crossfaith has returned to its original lineup.
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