Former Threatin band members have successfully sued frontman Justin Eames

Threatin made the headlines last year after the former group members revealed the details behind Justin Threatin's elaborate hoax.

The band frontman managed to fake a fanbase and tour, which included a "sold out" show at London's Underworld in Camden, which was in fact empty aside from Threatin's wife, the sound engineer, and the Underworld employees.

After the whole scam was unearthed, Threatin continued to ride the publicity wave, and announced a second show at Underworld for November 2019.

Two of the former members of Threatin, guitarist Joe Prunera, and former drummer Dane Davis, have managed to successfully sue the Threatin ringleader, aka Justin Eames, according to MetalSucks.

Prunera was reported to have been awarded $10,000, which is the maximum amount in a small claims court, as well as $250 in court fees, while Davis gained $3,975.29.

Davis's mother also managed to sue Eames, receiving $4,035.66 for the money spent on flying her son back from the hoax tour in Europe, and the flights she booked to a Threatin show in Ireland.

Both Justin Eames and his wife, who were both in on the hoax, failed to appear in court despite multiple notices. Prunera told MetalSucks that he reckons the couple just sent the letters back, writing "not deliverable as addressed" on the notices.

In classic Threatin fashion, the scam band frontman has revealed he's searching for a new guitarist, with a ridiculous list of requirements. You can count yourself out if you're "from Montana", "a vegan", or if you've "ever said "lol" out loud".

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Who wants to go to London? Threatin is seeking another guitarist for his upcoming tour to the United Kingdom this November. Criteria for auditioning musicians below. Preferred, but not Required: You CANNOT: - Live with your mother - Have more than one lazy eye - Be someone who reads self-help books and think it’s helping - Be someone who says “spoiler alert” while talking about something I don’t care about - Be a vegan - Be someone who thinks high-fiving is ever okay - Have a forehead larger than the rest of your face - Be someone who doesn’t have the webcam on their computer covered with tape - Be from Montana - Be someone that types “u” to replace a three-letter word - Have ever said “lol” out loud - Be someone that describes themselves as a “people person” - Be whiter than me You MUST: - Have proficient guitar skills - Be comfortable being on camera / in front of a film crew - Have a valid passport - Be available for rehearsals in Los Angeles - Be able to understand that some of these requirements may or may not be a joke DM or email: audition@threatin.com for more info.

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