Why did Crossfaith and Knosis fire Daiki Koide? Drama explained

Guitarist Daiki Koide has been dismissed from both Japanese metalcore bands Crossfaith and Knosis following allegations of inappropriate conduct with an underage fan.

The move came swiftly after public accusations were made by Falling In Reverse frontman Ronnie Radke, who brought the issue to light while the bands were touring together in Europe. As a result, Crossfaith has canceled multiple shows. Notably, Daiki Koide's social media accounts have disappeared as well.

Daiki Koide was a noted figure in Japan's modern metalcore scene. These recent accusations and exit from bands have taken some fans and enthusiasts by surprise, reports suggest.

On June 25, 2025, Ronnie Radke of Falling In Reverse publicly accused Daiki Koide of engaging in inappropriate online communication with a 14-year-old fan. Radke shared screenshots of the alleged messages and claimed that Koide attempted to meet the minor while the bands were touring in Europe. He initially raised the issue with Crossfaith privately.

According to Radke, the band initially declined to remove Koide. Then, he alerted festival organizers where Crossfaith was scheduled to perform, including Belgium's Graspop Metal Meeting. Radke also took the matter public via social media, stating:

"I was gonna be silent about it and let the band fire the guy. They refused to fire him, so that means the kids are not protected. You need to protect these f*cking teenagers."

Official statements from Crossfaith and Knosis following Daiki Koide's allegations and exit

Shortly after the accusations gained traction online, Crossfaith released a statement on June 26, 2025. They canceled the remaining dates of their European tour. The post also talked about Daiki Koide. It read:

"To our fans and everyone following the recent events, In light of the current situation and the speculation circulating online, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the remaining four shows of our European tour. June 26th – Vainstream Festival Opening Night 2025. June 27th – Jera On Air 2025. June 28th – Resurrection Fest EG 2025. June 29th – Evil Live"

The post continued:

"This is not a decision we take lightly, but one we feel is necessary to avoid any unexpected incidents and to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone involved — our fans, our crew, and the festival organizers. We understand the disappointment this may cause, and we deeply apologize to everyone who was looking forward to seeing us."

The statement went on:

"Thank you for your continued support and understanding during this time. As for the future of Crossfaith, we are currently in discussions internally. This is a serious matter that requires careful thought, and we want to make sure any decisions are made with the utmost responsibility and clarity. We will share an official update as soon as we are ready. We appreciate your patience, support, and understanding as we navigate this complex and emotional moment."

On the other hand, Knosis also made an Instagram post announcing Daiki Koide's release. The post read:

"To our fans, Daiki will no longer perform as a guitarist of Knosis."

Unlike Crossfaith, Knosis offered no further comment or explanation.

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