Gym Class Heroes frontman arrested

Travis McCoy was arrested on July 1 following the assault of a fan at a Warped show in Maryland Heights, Missouri.

McCoy reportedly struck the fan with his microphone after being provoked by an allaged racial slur. The singer has since been released on bail and will have to return later in the year to answer the charge.

Tags: Gym Class Heroes

Posted by Dan at 04:55PM | July 3, 2008

good for him

Posted by Jack | July 3, 2008 5:11 PM | Reply to this

OMG!!!!!!!!!!

WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Can this be happening!!!!!!!!!

Posted by Lauren | July 3, 2008 5:33 PM | Reply to this

Lol.

Posted by Unknown | July 3, 2008 6:18 PM | Reply to this

Sounds like the "fan" got what he deserved.

Posted by James | July 3, 2008 6:23 PM | Reply to this

omg wat will happeren 2 gch

Posted by vicki | July 3, 2008 6:32 PM | Reply to this

he was released on bail

not goin to jail

Posted by Damian | July 4, 2008 4:31 PM | Reply to this

...

sounds like the fan deserved it.

Posted by charlotte | July 3, 2008 6:56 PM | Reply to this

well done to him :) if i were him i wouldnt even have the guts to confront him.

good for him :D

Posted by Chloe | July 3, 2008 7:12 PM | Reply to this

and btw, i strongly dislike GCH but have huge respect for them now...

Posted by Chloe | July 4, 2008 12:27 AM | Reply to this

amazing kerrang.

what on earth does this have to with rock/alternative music? next you'll be telling us all about p daddy diddy duddy or what he is wanting to be called this week.

youve outdone yourselves on this one, i dont even blame dan anymore for posting these wank stories, hes alrite guy whos doing his job.

kerrang, you are a fucking mockery of what you used to be.

Posted by andymark | July 3, 2008 7:37 PM | Reply to this

pppffftt

loser
freak
no life
get a grip
sicko
mef
cunt
wanker
arse

basic loser really.

Posted by ryandevlin | July 3, 2008 8:01 PM | Reply to this

pppffftt

Actually, I think you're the loser here. Spending your time writing that out and posting it god knows how mnay times.

How long did it take you to think up all those words, huh?

Posted by Loz | July 3, 2008 8:05 PM | Reply to this

pppffftt

loser
freak
no life
get a grip
sicko
mef
cunt
wanker
arse

basic loser really.

Posted by ryandevlin | July 3, 2008 8:02 PM | Reply to this

pppffftt

loser
freak
no life
get a grip
sicko
mef
cunt
wanker
arse

basic loser really.

Posted by ryandevlin | July 3, 2008 8:02 PM | Reply to this

pppffftt

loser
freak
no life
get a grip
sicko
mef
cunt
wanker
arse

basic loser really.

Posted by ryandevlin | July 3, 2008 8:02 PM | Reply to this

pppffftt

loser
freak
no life
get a grip
sicko
mef
cunt
wanker
arse

basic loser really.

Posted by ryandevlin | July 3, 2008 8:02 PM | Reply to this

pppffftt

Stupid
No life
post on stuff u like
retard
fuckface
cunt
asswipe

Basic loser really

Posted by Green Day 12345 | July 7, 2008 2:05 AM | Reply to this

ROFL!!

hehe i love that name
p daddy diddy duddy Ahh thats soo funny am gonna use it ,and i think your right along the lines But hay ppl like GCH so its gd to new lol

Posted by Hayely~Wilson | July 4, 2008 8:04 AM | Reply to this

goddamn i agree, it seems that kerrang is so obsessed with the 'celebrity lifestyle' side of things rather than the music.

they'll start giving make up tips next issue like some lame teenage image mag or something retarded like that.

Posted by seb | July 4, 2008 9:51 AM | Reply to this

for once i actually agree with andymark. who gives a shit?

Posted by chloe | July 4, 2008 11:19 AM | Reply to this

Shut up andymark you are an absolute phallus. have you even heard GCH maybe you are the mockery ever think about that???? Travis McCoy would knock you out you fool

Posted by V E G A S | July 4, 2008 3:24 PM | Reply to this

Who could really give a shit?

Posted by Loz | July 3, 2008 8:02 PM | Reply to this

ffs im fucking glad that this fucking wanker got arrested!!! how the fuck does this fucking wank of a band get played or featured in kerrang!! fucking beats me i tell you lol metal hammer and scuzz ftw and thats my opinion, dont like it? tough deal with it

Posted by David | July 3, 2008 8:31 PM | Reply to this

Okay, so I don't like him, the band or the music, but bloody good on him for cracking the rasict fan over the head one.
They truly deserved it, I'll tell you that.

Posted by Kiwi | July 3, 2008 9:52 PM | Reply to this

To The Comment Above Me, I Agree Totally! Its Exct Like I Would Say, Its Not Even Worthy Of Being On Kerang! OR Scuzz. It Really Dosent Surprise Me That He Has Gotten Arrested! There Jst Chavs! Its Jst shit Music, I Dont See How This Is Rock, Emo, Indie? Atall, Its Total Shit Music! End Of My Opinion

Posted by Emily | July 3, 2008 9:57 PM | Reply to this

Err ... no

GCH aren't chavs at all .. what makes you think that? Just because they don't dress the same way you do and listen to all the same music you do? They don't even know what chavs are in America.

Posted by Catherine | July 6, 2008 12:59 AM | Reply to this

go Travis.

Posted by s | July 3, 2008 10:55 PM | Reply to this

What next? Barry Manilow rumoured to be considering nose reduction surgery? Billy Ray Cyrus breaks his guitar over fan's head? They're as relevant as these bunch of wankstains.

Posted by Gorgar | July 3, 2008 11:07 PM | Reply to this

Right.

How the fuck can Gym Class Heros be in a rock magazine?

cunts.

Posted by charleshicks | July 3, 2008 11:18 PM | Reply to this

You whining bastards.

Posted by Chester | July 3, 2008 11:26 PM | Reply to this

Why do people insist on stereotyping?! Gym Class Heroes are NOT 'chavs'!

They're signed to Pete Wentz's record label, and this is probably why they sometimes get featured in Kerrang.

And just because he's a 'chav' you'd expect him to get arrested? What fucking planet are you on?!

Fair enough if you don't like GCH's music, everyones got an opinion, blahblahblah.

If you saw them live though, you'd realise they're compotent and talented muscians. They even play guitar! shock horror!

Travis was completely right to attack anyone shouting racial abuse. They should've been arrested, not Travis.

Posted by hannah | July 3, 2008 11:28 PM | Reply to this

I'm

Not saying he's a chav, im just saying they're not 'rock'.

Its fucking annoying having it in the mag. itl end up like kerrang! radio playing the fucking fratellies.

While im at it, MSI are cunts too. I'm glad she's only known for marrying gerrard, she's a shit basstst.

Posted by charleshicks | July 4, 2008 11:19 PM | Reply to this

Why do people insist on stereotyping?! Gym Class Heroes are NOT 'chavs'!

They're signed to Pete Wentz's record label, and this is probably why they sometimes get featured in Kerrang.

And just because he's a 'chav' you'd expect him to get arrested? What fucking planet are you on?!

Fair enough if you don't like GCH's music, everyones got an opinion, blahblahblah.

If you saw them live though, you'd realise they're compotent and talented muscians. They even play guitar! shock horror!

Travis was completely right to attack anyone shouting racial abuse. They should've been arrested, not Travis.

Posted by hannah | July 3, 2008 11:28 PM | Reply to this

In A Word

Cunts

Posted by Patrick Bateman | July 3, 2008 11:45 PM | Reply to this

PFT

the fucker deserves it the wanker whats this got to do with us anyway?

Posted by shan=)) | July 4, 2008 7:55 AM | Reply to this

Why, if you think GCH are "cunts" and "wankers" do u bother to read news about them? Because you are sad pathetic losers, with too much time on ur hands. So fuck off and get a grip, just because they're a bit different, you think "OMG look how they dress, they're such chavs ! i cant like them, because i'm so hardcore and emo."

And i think that Travis was right to hit that "fan", GCH were there to perform, not to be insulted with rascist comments. It wouldn't surprise me if it was one of you.

Posted by niamh | July 4, 2008 8:29 AM | Reply to this

Retard!

i did say they WERE'NT chavs.

read it again spaz.

Posted by charleshicks | July 6, 2008 10:58 PM | Reply to this

....

I Just Came Here To Say...

. If You Dont Like This Band Then Why The Fuck Are You Here.

. If You Dont Have Anything Nice-ish To Say Fuck Off.

. Good For Him Standing Up Against Somoeone Who Obviously Had No Respect For Anyone Aside From Himself.

. I May Not Be A Die-Hard Gym Class Heroes Fan, But You Have To Give Him Credit, I Mean If You Dont Stand Up For Things Like This Then Who The Fuck Will ? If I Was In That Situation I Would Have Probably Done The Same

Posted by My_Chemical_Indulgence | July 4, 2008 10:18 AM | Reply to this

Oh And One More Thing...

Whats With Everyone Saying They Hate Gym Class Heroes Because They Are Shite ? Well There Are People Out There Who Love This Band, And Will Probably Think Of The Music You Listen To Is Shit.

Do Everyone On Here A Favour An Keep Your Hated Opinions To Yourself.

Posted by My_Chemical_Indulgence | July 4, 2008 10:23 AM | Reply to this

LOL! The stupidity of some people!

First off, i don't really care if Gym Class Heroes get covered in Kerrang! i mean there's always been a slight lean towards some 'hip/hop rap' groups in the past. Eminem, Cypress Hill, Public Enemy...etc all got coverage in the past. GCH aren't exactly pure hip-hop anyways and as people have already mentioned they're signed to Pete Wentz label blahblahblah.

Anyways my main point, i'm really sick of people replying to people's messeges of 'hate/distaste' of a band. 'OMG why do you even post on here', 'If you don't like a band keep your mouth shut or go somewhere else' etc. I wish people would just realise, if you don't like what these people are saying about your band, just ignore it, because your just making it worse for yourself. They probably don't hate or give a shit about the band in real life, but they LOVE it when you reply and get all angry at them.

It's called 'TROLL-ING' people, welcome to the internet ;)

Posted by Dave | July 4, 2008 12:13 PM | Reply to this

I dont get it...

...Why are Gym Class Heroes so popular in the rock scene?

If its cause they are on Pete 'cock-shot' Wentz's label then thats just pathetic.

GCH make Hip Hop, and not even good hip hop (yes, it does exist. or more it did. lol) but shitty stuff that would have been outdated 6 years ago!

Anyway, the racist is a dick, but two wrongs dont make a right..esp in front of thousands of people...i mean c'mon!

Posted by dillinger | July 4, 2008 1:02 PM | Reply to this

Fuck rap and hip hop. All that nigga gangsta shit can back to the ghetto where it fucking belongs. Or even better, back to fucking Africa.

What the hell's this shit doing in kerrang anyway? So what if they're signed to Wentz, doesn't mean it belongs in a rock mag.

GCH'll probably get capped by a 9mm in a drive by by some other niggas they pissed off.

Word.

Posted by KKK A-OK! | July 4, 2008 2:22 PM | Reply to this

I Wish I Had The Guts!

I wish I had the guts to say that! I think rap should fuck out of Kerrang - no other magazine (Metal Hammer, Alternative, Terrorizor, Rock Sound) has them in! They are shit - alike most rap.

ARGGGGGGGGH!

You're extremely racist my friend - but then again - so am I!

Posted by A Goth | July 4, 2008 5:56 PM | Reply to this

I Wish I Had The Guts!

Rocksound has a whole section on Hip-Hop/Rap in it's reviews section you cunt!

Posted by Dave | July 4, 2008 10:21 PM | Reply to this

I Wish I Had The Guts!

"You're extremely racist my friend - but then again - so am I!"

I already thought that you're a bit of a twat. This just confirms it. Prat.

Posted by The Toad | July 5, 2008 6:34 PM | Reply to this

I Wish I Had The Guts!

What a shame. So what - everyone has there own little discrimination, wheather it be against fat people, gay people, black people, asian people - everyone does. If you take what I say to heart you're quite sad haha. And thanks for the complements.

And sorry if I listed rock sound wrongly. But then again it is a SHIT magazine.

Thats just my opinion though.

OH - and I am not that racist - one of my friends is black. I was just in a bad mood

Posted by A Goth | July 6, 2008 12:22 AM | Reply to this

I Wish I Had The Guts!

you are a fucking prick, plain and simple. jesus. how old are you, please? you racist fucking CUNT. take your hatred elsehwere, dick.

Posted by Mikey Boy | July 7, 2008 7:06 PM | Reply to this

Rap and Hip-Hop didn't originate from Africa. It originated from America. So your wrong there for a start.

Posted by Dave | July 4, 2008 10:26 PM | Reply to this

What kind of ignorant prick are you?!

'back to Africa'?!

People like you disgust me.

Posted by lovelybones | July 4, 2008 10:49 PM | Reply to this

in case u havent noticed, that's racism calling people that were u the perdson who got hit by mccoy. I do agree however that this isn't rock i like gch but they don't belong in k!

Posted by Green Day 12345 | July 7, 2008 2:14 AM | Reply to this

Fuck them. Rap, hip hop, all that nigga stuff- it's all the fucking same- bunch of talentless homies speaking over music they've stolen from somebody who busted their ass to create it.

Let's go watch some Blazing Saddles - now those niggers knew how to sing.

"I get no kick from champagne...." :D

Posted by KKK A-OK! | July 4, 2008 6:26 PM | Reply to this

hmmm...

I thought Kerrang! was a rock magazine. So what if they are signed on to Wentz's label. I think most of us can agree Gym Class heroes are rap/hip hop
Next Britney Spears is going to appear in the pages of Kerrang!....

Not good.

Posted by Dani | July 4, 2008 7:17 PM | Reply to this

but wat about jay-z

but wat bout jay-z and linkin park i don't c ow der can b alod er chavs n emos in the same room with out there bein a brawl

Posted by emoboy | July 4, 2008 10:03 PM | Reply to this

but wat about jay-z

Well there wasn't on Sunday at Projekt Revolution. At the end of the day everyone was there for the music, not for fights over who's music is better. or because of differences in skin colour.

Posted by Dave | July 4, 2008 10:28 PM | Reply to this

but wat about jay-z

but wat bout jay-z and linkin park i don't c ow der can b alod er chavs n emos in the same room with out there bein a brawl

Posted by emoboy | July 4, 2008 10:03 PM | Reply to this

I am disgusted

at some of the people on here.

When did it become acceptable to use the word 'nigga'?

If you dont like the music then FUCK OFF, I don't want to hear your shitty opinions.

and STOP BEING RACIST. Its disgusting and shallow.

Goddd I'm so angryy!

Posted by lovelybones | July 4, 2008 10:58 PM | Reply to this

I am disgusted

at how boring you are. People are called things all the time. Besides -they call each other nigga. Who gives a fuck about this history of the word? Not most black people thats for sure! They arn't even black - they are mixed - hence Nigga isnt offencive to them - well ,hardly.

In that case the following words should be banned : gay,fag,emo,homo.slave (slaves to gravity are screwed), god (i mean look at all the wars he started!), nazi, muslim and american - oh and commie.

Wait - lets not ban that word and just accept nigga isnt a racial slur anymore.

Posted by A goth | July 6, 2008 12:27 AM | Reply to this

I am disgusted

hey a goth ur a fag and no no one will accept that and god? get a life

Posted by Green Day 12345 | July 7, 2008 2:19 AM | Reply to this

I am disgusted at you

people like you ought to be shot.

'A goth'? poser more like.

Posted by Oh no. | July 11, 2008 5:49 AM | Reply to this

Fair play to him!!! Love GCH

Posted by Haylie | July 5, 2008 1:30 AM | Reply to this

lmaoooooo

Posted by metalhead | July 5, 2008 10:02 AM | Reply to this

you guys ...

wow

you guys going on about how kerrang! isnt what it used to be
and next theyll have make-up tips in the mag

well sorry guys but if u dont like it dont read it

dddderrrrrrrrr !!!!

P.S. you guys have some cheek to say this stuff on Kerrang!s own site

RRRRRUUUUUUDDDDDDDEEEEE !!!

Posted by nessie the dragon | July 5, 2008 3:51 PM | Reply to this

you guys ...

wow

you guys going on about how kerrang! isnt what it used to be
and next theyll have make-up tips in the mag

well sorry guys but if u dont like it dont read it

dddderrrrrrrrr !!!!

P.S. you guys have some cheek to say this stuff on Kerrang!s own site

RRRRRUUUUUUDDDDDDDEEEEE !!!

Posted by nessie the dragon | July 5, 2008 3:52 PM | Reply to this

Well maybe...

Maybe GCH are being featured on the Kerrang website cuz of the hits this story gets every time someone clicks on it to leave a daft comment about how GCH shouldn't be in Kerrang. It clearly says "Gym Class Heroes" in the link, if you don't like them or don't wanna read about them, then don't click it. Go read about something you want to learn about, go read about a band you think should be in Kerrang and don't waste your time.

On a side note, go Travis! One of my journo friends was there and got the whole thing on tape, the guy clearly deserved it.

Posted by vicki | July 5, 2008 5:15 PM | Reply to this

...that's such old news.

Posted by Sydney | July 5, 2008 7:40 PM | Reply to this

wow..

the band may royally blow, but if i were travis i woulda done the same thing

racist asswipe.

and btw wtf is uup with you ppl bitching about how shit his music is? i may not be a fan, but using this page as an excuse to fucking hate isnt my idea of time well spent

i toatally agree with vicki.

Posted by ME | July 5, 2008 8:50 PM | Reply to this

wow..

I fucked your mum in here big arse.

Posted by Andy | July 6, 2008 11:00 PM | Reply to this

wow..

I fucked your mum in her big arse.

Posted by Andy | July 6, 2008 11:00 PM | Reply to this

yh mate i ove gch lol travis is gorge and i love him :D xx

Posted by : p | July 5, 2008 10:39 PM | Reply to this

yh mate i ove gch lol travis is gorge and i love him :D xx

Posted by : p | July 5, 2008 10:39 PM | Reply to this

yh mate i ove gch lol travis is gorge and i love him :D xx

Posted by : p | July 5, 2008 10:39 PM | Reply to this

Everyones A Little Bit Racist

We could all learn a bit from Avenue Q here folks. Everyone is a little bit racist.

Posted by A Goth | July 6, 2008 12:28 AM | Reply to this

Hang on.

Did Jared Leto do something like this?
There's a video on Youtube and he didn't get anything for it.
:/

Posted by Hanna. | July 6, 2008 10:29 AM | Reply to this

Hang on.

It was movie

Posted by Tadrolf | July 6, 2008 9:47 PM | Reply to this

Hang on.

Nahh it was at a gig.

Posted by Hanna. | July 8, 2008 7:18 PM | Reply to this

Missing the point?

I see everyones missing but one crucial point.

That Racist bought a ticket to get in to the show to start with.

In the great words of Plunge McNugget 'Tokin' aboot ya dafty!?'

Posted by Jace | July 6, 2008 11:02 AM | Reply to this

Missing the point?

I see everyones missing but one crucial point.

That Racist bought a ticket to get in to the show to start with.

In the great words of Plunge McNugget 'Tokin' aboot ya dafty!?'

Posted by Jace | July 6, 2008 11:02 AM | Reply to this

I Dnt Think There Rock Either

But Good For Travis For Hitting The Racist Bastard

Posted by Dale | July 7, 2008 10:54 PM | Reply to this

Andymark,

For once, I agree with you ;)
Is this what Kerrang thinks of rock? Gym Class Heroes? Fair enough, good on McCoy for defending himself, and technically all the black people at that show and the world but they really aren't rock ;)

Posted by Roo | July 8, 2008 4:54 PM | Reply to this

haha

My_Chemical_Indulgence - I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOUR SHIT :)
Everyone fuck off if you dont like GCH,

(Btw ive never even heard the bastards, they just sound gay.)

But like...
seriously you guys are the biggest bunch of whinging cunts ever.
Read over what you're all saying...ive been creased at it for at least 15 mins haha.

Nice.

Speaking of black,

GET MORE FUCKING SKINDRED ON THE GO! XD

Posted by george | July 8, 2008 11:32 PM | Reply to this

I don't see

why everyone's got so much beef with GCH. There just musicians like every other, just doing what they love, so get over it already. There's real problems in the World and if all you can do is waste ten minutes wondering what nasty slurs you can throw at GCH, save your breath.

If you don't like there music well and good, but stop complaining, if younthink you can do better, go ahead cut an album, prove me wrong!

As for the slur against Travis, everyone's saying he deserved it, no one deserves that kinda of treatment, if it happened to anyone ye were into it would be the world's biggest sob story so shut up and give Travis a break!!!

Posted by Roisin | July 9, 2008 11:36 PM | Reply to this

...

omg...aas somebody from Missouri...I swaer to god I ever meet somebody doing somehing to insult ANY band that comes to Saint Charles/Saint Louis...which btw was where Warped was, I will have to give themafucking tongue lashing. Thanks to stupid "fans" like that Sammy Hagar didn't come here on a tour one time and he loves saint louis. It's people like them and this idiot "fan" that have turned a once fought over town in the summer for bands and tours to just an ok city for bands and tours. I hope he doesn't get in trouble because of some idiot who couldn't keep his KKK mouth shut.

Posted by Erica | July 12, 2008 10:02 AM | Reply to this

1st: wtf are a hiphop "group" doing in Kerrang?
2nd: why does Kerrang give anything pete wankz is involved with colum space when awsome bandz like ETID only get mentioned in the reveiws section.
3rd: why are you reading this when you could be listening to Slipknot?

Posted by james | July 13, 2008 11:34 AM | Reply to this