Brian Jonestown Massacre members brawl onstage while performing in Melbourne
nme.comBrian Jonestown Massacre shocked fans in attendance at the Forum Theatre in Melbourne, Australia yesterday (November 21), when members of the band began brawling among themselves onstage mid-performance.The concert – which was the ninth of their planned 12 shows across Australia and New Zealand – came to an abrupt end just six songs into their setlist after the fight broke out.
Clips of the scuffle have found their way onto social media following the incident, and depict frontman and founder Anton Newcombe instructing guitarist Ryan Van Kriedt to leave the stage.“Cut off this guy’s mic, put down my guitar, party’s over captain,” Newcombe said to Van Kriedt onstage as fans watched on in confusion.
Newcombe continued: “We actually don’t need you. Go. Put my guitar down on the stage and think about what’s happening.”Part 1 – Brian Jonestown Massacre, Melbourne Show pic.twitter.com/vPRzQl2ClP— Ryder Jack (@RyderJack) November 21, 2023Van Kriedt retorted “You better think about this one, man.
Because this is forever!” before laying his guitar down and seemingly walking offstage. As the two musicians’ paths crossed, the pair began flipping each other off and shoving one another, leading to Newcombe seemingly hitting Van Kriedt over the head with a guitar.Part 2 – Brian Jonestown Massacre, Melbourne Show pic.twitter.com/EDr4SE1xIT— Ryder Jack (@RyderJack) November 21, 2023The two then began to brawl, running out to the front of the stage, where they dragged each other to the ground and were separated by security.
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