Alternative Rock band Red Jumpsuit Apparatus has been in some controversy recently as they have been in the middle of a social media war and a copyright infringement lawsuit against a photographer named Rohan Anderson, where the band took a photograph from Anderson and posted it on Instagram, not credited.

After the band posted the photo on their Facebook and Instagram account, Anderson contacted the Red Jumpsuit Apparatus kindly but was replied with insults from the band, even laughing at him and getting threats from the band for not taking the photo down.

The band replied:

"You have no legal claim as the photo is credited and is not posted for a monetary gain and features our likeness and image not yours. Also you have just got your self banned from any festival or show we ever play again in that region for life! Congrats!"

Anderson took action after being embarrassed by the band online by telling them that he wanted money and would have a lawyer talk to them for what they did.

The band replied:

“We welcome the “lawyer” and his response. As for the lol it was funny, life is funny. If you want to take it any other way that’s fine with us. As for the “tables turning” remark our music is everywhere illegally and we let it go like all other “professionals” try it out sometime. Most unknown photographers are happy to have world wide known bands use their photos and consider it an honor, you are clearly an example of the opposite. Don’t send anymore threats or you’ll be hearing from our Lawyer! Have a nice day ;)”

Red Jumpsuit Apparatus later on apologized but in a not so nice way on Twitter with hashtags “#sorryrohan #westilllovethephoto” attached to the tweet.

We have addressed this issue most of which was a misunderstanding and are paying for the photo, thanks! #sorryrohan #stilllovethephoto

— Red Jumpsuit Apparat (@redjumpsuit) April 21, 2014

On a recent update on his blog to end the altercation between him and the band, Rohan said:

“Just thought I’d let everyone know that the money from Red Jumpsuit just landed in my account and this has all been resolved. Thanks again everyone for your support.”

The whole exchange of words between Anderson and Red Jumpsuit Apparatus can be seen in Rohan Anderson’s blog.