Metal Anarchy

Miss Fortune’s Mikey Sawyer was recently accused of domestic violence. The accusations stem from his ex-girlfriend, who shared a Google drive with photos, videos, and legal documents related to the abuse. For his part, Sawyer has denied the allegations.

Sawyer said the following:

“To my supporters,

I’ve stayed silent for years, fearing the fallout of speaking up, but after everything that’s happened since 2021, I can no longer remain quiet. It’s time to set the record straight once and for all.

In 2014, after my band Miss Fortune was dropped by Sumerian Records, we were wrongfully smeared by the label and it’s CEO, Ash Avildsen. They preferred to virtue signal and use us as pawns, and have totally ruined our trajectory as a band. I was falsely accused of domestic abuse in the aftermath—accusations that led to years of harassment and death threats. Despite all the lies, I’ve always tried to be a good person.

In 2018, I trusted someone who turned out to be a manipulative “mentor,” leading to further rumors and false accusations. My career was hijacked by people only interested in using me for their own gain. By 2019, I signed with We Are Triumphant, but the deal was exploitative, leaving me with no support and no earnings from my work. I was unfairly blamed for things beyond my control, including issues with merchandise and shipping.

In my personal life, I fell into a toxic relationship, and after being assaulted by my ex and her brothers in 2022/2023, I realized I’d been manipulated and lied to by the people I trusted most. My life and career continued to spiral, losing my studio and my direction.

Despite everything, I’ve been painted as the villain. The truth is, I’ve never been convicted of any crime, and the accusations against me are just that—accusations. In fact, my ex-girlfriend was convicted for violating a restraining order I filed against her after she assaulted me.

I’m tired of letting the lies define me. I’ve made mistakes, but I am not the monster people have painted me to be. If you’ve supported me through this, I’m grateful. If you’ve believed the rumors, I understand, but now you know the truth.

Thank you for listening,
Micheal Sawyer“

[via The PRP]