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The Brian JonestownMassacre had a complete meltdown on stage in Melbourne, Australia last week. It was a disaster, with the singer and guitarist ending up in a fight. Is this what true rock'n'roll is or did they cross the line?
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[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

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[@Kvistian]

Anton is such an idiot!

[@juanitasamz6259]

Hi Justin, love your show. Re: violence at R&R shows. At CBGB’s I witnessed Jayne County slam a microphone stand into Dick Manitobas shoulder blade breaking it- he had been shouting homophobic insults at her the entire show until she lost it. It was an ugly moment to say the least and worse, I brought my 9 year old nephew with me that night because I was babysitting. Talk about ruining the mood. Bad parenting moment as well. ( it was the ‘70’s) 😬

[@mickadams1905]

I'm surprised that no VB bottles were hurled at the stage as the curtain closed. Australia's getting soft. Hey Justin, Pleeeease look up the greatest Australian band of all time, The Stabs. They have a few proper film clips, but they also have some pretty wild live shows as well on YT. I can't send links but there's a show at "The Pony" in Melbourne that's notorious. Great music too, pretty sure you'll like it.

[@andrewcrossman2165]

Justin, tell me someThing. What do you think about the band Pig? I'm curious to know your opinion I think they are so bad ass and underrated, his vibe is like nothing else. It's almost like the impersonation of the devil talking to God. And that visceral vocal quality of Raymond Watts.

[@garywood5882]

​@@juanitasamz6259did you ever see the Cheetah Crome incident with him swinging a Les Paul at someone?

[@MrAdrienmartinez]

Anton Newcombe is the Klaus Kinski of psychedelic rock.

[@rodrigoroa6753]

I think that's a compliment

[@OscarOverlanding]

I played drums in this band in 98' and this was a normal occurrence. Amazing band and I am still a huge fan, but it was truly the worst tour I have ever been on!

[@SuziQ.]

Was Anton difficult?

[@OscarOverlanding]

@@SuziQ. difficult would be an understatement. He is an incredibly talented person. Certainly one of the most talented I have ever worked with, but he is also not a nice person. Drugs only exacerbate his issues.

[@bodiwire]

@arikohlson2222 I absolutely love his music, but Anton clearly has severe psychological and substance abuse issues. He seemed to have cleaned up a bit, at least by Anton standards, the past few years after moving to Germany but this tour it seems he's back to his worst habits. It's so strange, if one were to only listen to his music without knowing anything about him you would never dream such music would come from someone so ornery and abusive to everyone around him.

[@mickadams1905]

​@@bodiwirewhy is that hard to understand? To make good music you need to be passionate and highly emotional. Some manage that better than others though.

[@flinchey6962]

Strung out in heaven era ya that wasn’t a good time for Anton, regardless a great musician but god man it’s still happening

[@botchick]

Not only was I at that Fall show, I was also once nearly slugged by Anton Newcombe, but saved by my own reflexes. Sobriety, kids! You never know!

[@shermanmaxwell]

This used to be a THING. Back in the day if you lived in LA the reason you’d go to see BJM was to see if it would devolve into the band fighting itself onstage or not. It was a well known thing. I didn’t realize they were still doing that. Good to see some things don’t change.

[@MarsHottentot]

I was at the Fall gig a few days before the NY gig in Atlanta and he was antagonizing the band there. The bassist took a swing at him, but no actual fighting took place

[@SpaceFairyness]

That Anton fella sure sounds like a real dickhead who needs a lot of therapy- I've never heard the band & don't really want to now😅

[@youreadyfreddie]

Ha! Love it. Clearly he had no clue with whom he was dealing.

[@jgwire]

they haven't done this in 15 years. Anton sobered up, got his mental health issue treated and his career took off - I saw him in 22 and it NOTHING like this. Talked to Anton. he was sober.. He needs to stay that way, and I've heard him say it many times...Now he needs to take ACTION. @@shermanmaxwell

[@adellis24]

If someone thinks it was fake, they need to brush up on the history behind The Brian Jonestown Massacre.

[@allrequiredfields]

I lost it at the curtains coming down as Anton is just sitting there, like a potato 🤣

[@InTrenodia]

An evil spud.

[@standupstraight9691]

Metaphor for his career I hope.

[@jgwire]

that was a cinematic closing, with the curtain coming down with Anton slumped on the amp -- geez.

[@jgwire]

Yes, that was a sad finale- him slumped over his amp in a drunken daze. Terrible beauty

[@steve10]

Literally the campest fight ever 😂 , if a man in a neckerchief and one in a chiffon blouse start a squabbling brawl then just enjoy the show 😂

[@user-vc4yp9um7o]

Totally agree. Handbags as they say 😂

[@amnas69]

I did production on a couple of Anton’s shows and both were train wrecks. Anton is “difficult” to say the least. The ego overwhelms the talent.

[@MashaT22]

My condolences for your productions’ presumed losses. 😂😂😂

[@ScottLahteine]

The most shocking thing is that The Brian Jonestown Massacre still exists in any form.

[@rodrigoroa6753]

Still making better records than blur or oasis.

[@thomasbell7033]

​@@rodrigoroa6753Kind of a low bar, isn't it?

[@rodrigoroa6753]

@@thomasbell7033 I don't now, maybe, they were two of the top groups of their time.

[@p0llenp0ny]

@@rodrigoroa6753 Popularity wise, perhaps. McDonald's is also popular.

[@rodrigoroa6753]

@@p0llenp0ny so you are saying that the Brian Jonestown Massacre is way better than the most popular bands of their time, I agree.

[@YerpDerp17]

It's extremely rare to find someone who has had the success you've had, yet come off as super personable. You have wild amounts of wit, charm and charisma. I mostly respect how vulnerable you allow yourself to be. Just truly enjoy hearing your perspective on literally anything. lol

[@Vivi_9]

A lot of Brits have a "down to Earth" charm about them, even the Beatles managed to hang onto that even in the midst of Beatle-mania

[@wellyftw]

@@Vivi_9 but then you look at celebrities like James Corden, who is a massive tool.

[@Vivi_9]

@@wellyftw as a Brit I formally apologise for James Corden

[@OhanaFilms]

Still fighting on stage after all these years. Comforting.

[@seancassidy674]

There was a long period where they weren't. Anton was sober for quite some time but apparently no longer is.

[@seamansteyne1932]

I was at the Enmore show a couple of nights earlier. At the start Anton filled a very tall glass with Skinny Bitch: vodka with a little water and a lime slice. Sure it wasn't his first that day. Joel Gion had left the tour DURING the concert in Hobart and left the band "for the 86th time". The replacement percussionist was not up to scratch, could not even waft the tambourine for Anemone, the simplest of all movements. The drummer was playing too fast and Anton was getting more and more aggravated. Van Kreidt at some point said into the microphone for everyone to hear: "There are reasons why people get killed", looking at Anton. Anton asked van Kreidt to leave who responded with threatening to hit Anton with the guitar. Best therapy session I watched in a long time, confirming my own sanity.

[@Demandroid]

I've been a musician in San Francisco since the late 90s, Anton is definitely notorious for behavior like this. I remember once I played on the same bill as BJM and while Anton said a few odd things to me, I came away thinking he was a pretty decent fellow, despite his reputation. Years later I was reminiscing with the drummer of my band at the time and he said, "Remember when we played with BJM and Anton pulled a knife on me!'

[@mightyV444]

😳

[@andymcpandy2128]

And you're just gonna go ahead and not tell us the band you were in? We demand a name drop!!

[@TeddScheckler]

@@andymcpandy2128Papa Roach

[@AnthonyPi1999]

BJM - Both the best and the worst live band I’ve ever seen. When Anton’s drunk/high/manic, it’s awful. But when he’s healthy and in the moment, his art is absolutely transcendent.

[@louisvandenberg2153]

I regard Anton Newcombe as one of the truly great artists of rock. When I first saw the classic BJM lineup, back with Matt Hollywood, et al, , I came away thinking they had serious talent -- combining style elements of the Beatles (note the prodigious song-writing), the Stones (per the Brian Jones namesake), the Smiths, My Bloody Valentine, Joy Division, and more -- all channeled through Anton's voice and vision with authentic compositional artistry. I saw BJM do a three hour twenty minute set a few years ago that was brilliant -- close to perfection in its execution. I saw the current tour in San Diego and all the tensions described in this JHRA episode were present. Opinion: this looks like classic alcohol/drug dependency with its cascading consequences to and through personal/family life, work relationships (band members, agents, bookers, venues, and finally fans, patrons, show-goers) and everyone else. This kind of thing is unsustainable on both a personal and group level. It will take anyone down, even someone willful and accomplished like Anton, who may think he's exceptional. Unfortunately, what I saw was a situation looks close to terminal. Why would anyone want to go on tour with Anton again after his display of poor judgment and destructive invective on stage? How could you trust such a person? As a touring musician, you're investing your time, money, reputation and then Anton erupts. You're isolated, far from home, trapped within a bubble of Anton's increasing, madness and chaos -- a nightmare in which you must rely on someone you can't rely on. Anton's acting the victim, but his real internal collapse is, in reality, a betrayal of everyone. Anton has had a good long run, perhaps unparalleled. Who has written more songs which are actually good than Anton? To get well, he must admit that there's a problem. Then, the way back to health opens. What I see instead is denial and rage disguised as a sham of artistic integrity in an impossible, and dishonest, quest for perfection. Anton uses this as a pretext to attack the band members, upon whom he has projected his illness. Health is a choice, followed by sustained effort. It can be achieved.

[@outonthetiles]

He’s a narcissist. He’s a loser….a child inside.

[@AdrianBond]

Great comment.

[@TC8787-yq7og]

Such an unlikeable character, he’s a very cheap imitation of better artists of yesteryear.

[@rodrigoroa6753]

@@TC8787-yq7og who are you and what have you done?

[@TC8787-yq7og]

@@rodrigoroa6753 I haven’t started punching my friends and colleagues because I’m not a 50-something man child

[@paulvickers7441]

I know why these things happen. I lived on the road on tour as a drummer, and after years of sitting back watching, observing the machinations of band politics, it dawned on me one day… there was always a terrible coincidence… you won’t believe me… it was pot noodles. Yes pot noodles. If you go through history and analyse all of the band fights, the breakups, all of the problems stem from.. pot noodles. Bands, after years and years on the road, giving in to the inevitability of coming into contact with these evil things.. eventually they get inside, and wreak havoc and destruction. Now I was all for them in the early days, but when they released chicken and mushroom, I knew it was the end. It’s hard to talk about, I still get flashbacks.. the sound of foil opening. Those who know, know.

[@TheSteveBoyd]

This comment did not get the recognition it deserves.

[@paulvickers7441]

@@TheSteveBoyd thanks mate.. please spread the message.. pot noodles wrecked my touring life. I’m still getting therapy to deal with the aftermath.

[@ilabelle1]

I knew it! I tried to tell everyone but…noooo…no one believed me. 🤘😳🤘

[@nathanweinstein2766]

I always feel shit after pot noodles - you’re onto something 🧐

[@jgwire]

im not stranger to pot, or weed or whatever drug you speak of, but I have never heard or "pot noodles" -- what is this?

[@Outlanes]

I’ve seen them twice live , once anton shouted at the bassist for slowly creeping his volume up throughout the set , the second time there was no trouble at all ,I think anton is a bit of a perfectionist and has quite the ego , my favourite quote from the DIG documentary is along the lines of : “if Anton could , everyone in the band would just be him , he’d play all the parts “

[@mightyV444]

Yeah, I remember that comment, too! 😁

[@seancassidy674]

I saw them once in SF - sounded good but took forever to get through even 10 songs - too much start-stopping. Anton was downing vodka pints before he got on stage. I think his ego is just masking some serious self-loathing. He was clean for a bit but has obviously fallen off again.

[@rodrigoroa6753]

@@seancassidy674 for a bit? He was off booze and drugs for years.

[@jgwire]

RIGHT !!!! that is the point that a lot of people seem to be missing.....He was only on hard drugs for about 6 months and Dig emptied that -- but year later He started mental illness meds around 2010 or before ===but he couldn't drink on it - made him crazier. Doctor warned him, but he did anyway and he ended up back in crazy house -- But the meds worked so well he just '"put the bottle down" like a hammer. In this interview by a therapist before a crowd gathered for it, he seemed disgusted with his former self, said "DIG" made him feel like a. "cockroach" but realizes it's all a part to the narrative. He kept getting better and better as the years went by. By the time Covid came, recorded and released songs day after day for folks in lockdown.. HE read the comments and made some of his own -- He works 6 days a week and demands the excellence that he demands for himself. and he can be really cruel about it. But his BIGGEST problem right now: SOBER UP AND GET SOME HELP. JHMO. Where is the wife? he needs family support. He's been off twitter since mid November....perhaps he's seeking help. @@rodrigoroa6753

[@hv1225]

He´s the dictionary definition of being self-destructive so I think a band full of Antons might even be worse.

[@tomasotreasaigh111]

He lost his voice shouting "That's not a knife.."

[@Denver_Risley]

"Leave them wanting less..." made popcorn spray from my mouth. Where'd that come from? I don't eat popcorn.

[@InTrenodia]

Fucking hilarious. Sad sack used to come on KZbin and fire back at his critics. Can you imagine having less of a life? Now he can’t come back to social media as he knows he will get roasted … must be killing him not to get the attention he craves.

[@AGITPROP65]

“It’s either a brilliant piece of performance art, or just a bunch of acid casualties having a punch-up on stage in Australia…” Hilarious!

[@EricElsewhere]

I once did monitors for them (years ago) and this scenario doesn't seem strange to me. it was always a weird bunch with Anton spending more time during the gig bent over the monitor desk having conversations with me about random topics, than paying attention to the audience or playing music with the band. I'm loving reading through all the other Anton experiences in this comment section from other musicians and people in the business!!

[@mackdeen7021]

The fact that these guys are my age (in their 50’s) and acting like this is like a comedy spoof! It’s like a rockumentay of a Prog rock band who started in the 90’s and still trying to tour. Everything from those ridiculous hats to having more guitarists than you need and a guy who does nothing but play a. tambourine in center stage…it’s as if they are spoofing themselves. middle aged, inebriated musicians fighting and losing their hats through out and putting them back on….😅😂 Comedy gold!!!!!

[@revwillyg6450]

Puppet Show and Spinal Tap

[@Sangria]

Leave them wanting less! Good one

[@eily_b]

I went to a Pearl Jam gig in 92 or so and Eddie Vedder started climbing the tent like structure above the stage, it was a strange venue with no roof but walls around it (the original building was never finished), so the stage was in the open and the tent was there to protect them from weather I guess. So he climbed, as he used to do it back then, and security got him back multiple times, song was stopped, he started a fight with them, argued with them and was obviously told that he could not do that because it was a tent and not made for climbing on it and then he threw his mic on the floor and it was over after, let me guess..., only three songs. He refused to come back on stage and we did not get our money back because the concert already started. It was awful. Such a diva, that Eddie

[@roljavi]

Please, tell us more what happened 32 years ago....

[@darrenmcmackin330]

That's pretty crazy. Kind of surprised,they seem like such a professional band.I guess that was quite early in their career.

[@p0llenp0ny]

@@roljavi Yes, be jealous. You should be. You're not allowed to have fun anymore.

[@killergrooves2438]

That’s interesting. I lived in Seattle in the 2010s and people would spot Eddie around town, though I never did. He occasionally worked at a record store that I think maybe he owned. I always thought it was weird that a guy rich and famous like that would just work at a record store for fun. I worked retail and I went back to college just so I wouldn’t have to keep working in retail.

[@roljavi]

@@p0llenp0ny Jealous about what, your unreachable level of idiocy?

[@NefastusJones]

"Good night, Springton. There will be no encore."

[@renatus6883]

this guy never changed Anton brilliant but completely irrational. and its held him back his whole career.

[@ChrisTondreau]

LOL at "acid casualties having a punch-up."

[@mattkaustickomments]

I was in a band with a bi-polar lead singer. He was a talented songwriter but we never knew which version of the guy would show up to the gig that night. And yes, the gig typically either went great, or not-so-great. It really wears on you when you know the band has potential.

[@jgwire]

I heard him say that he got on mental health meds around 2010 and they really helped him tremendously - only doc warned hm he can't drink -- or ride a bike, for some reason. ---dunno about bike, but he tested drinking. He ended up in the same Berlin psych ward with the same doctor. He realized the severity of the problem and "put then bottle down like a hammer" -- great!! It shows...he got better and better as years passed and he seemed to be becoming whoever he was meant to be. I don't know what's going on now, but he's fucking up BIG TIME, and he will be very sorry -- his rants,,,,,sometimes they reminded me to TRUMP!! in the intensity..and reckless comments. ICK

[@YTPartyTonight]

"If it's me and yer granny on bongos, it's the Fall." Mark E Smith

[@stesrad]

Bloody hilarious ! A bit of chase me chase me followed by handbags at dawn fighting style ! 🤣

[@henrygvidonas9573]

I love the "tiptoe through the effects pedals and cables"-style _run_ across the stage. No kidding, I heard Tiny Tim sing in the distance for a second there. Tiny Tim literally died for his art while trying to give his audience the best he could. These clowns should be ashamed of themselves. Great, now I've made myself sad!

[@Riverman63]

I used to occasionally talk to Anton on twitter, he was always willing to talk, until one day I suggested something quite innocuous and he got very angry for some reason. I decided to not bother talking to him after that, sadly...

[@BiggusDickusss]

Come on? What did that conversation entail? 😂

[@Riverman63]

@@BiggusDickusss I can't remember the exact details but I think it was about support for up and coming bands. I suggested something along the lines of established bands setting up a fund...

[@BiggusDickusss]

@@Riverman63 he seems to be a dick, it’s good that he had the decency to coerce with you, but the minute he turned into a prick I’m sure you fucked him off and had every right to! 👍🏻

[@InTrenodia]

He needs more people to tell him they’re having none of his rude, narcissistic BS. That and the long-overdue moment of getting over himself.

[@rosskn]

Many decades ago in the distance past I was working at a Five Star gig ( I know embarrassing) when they all including the dad who was their manager had a massive fight backstage about 10 mins before they went on must say it was brilliant there was shoulder pads and glitter everywhere.

[@edwardbates2562]

The guitarist on the floor remembered he had a bald patch and it was on show to the crowd. Priorities! 😆

[@henrygvidonas9573]

Well, what we saw was a bonfire of vanities. So that detail fits right in with the rest of the stupidity.

[@michaelburrows4562]

Saw them in Grand Rapids a couple of months ago and I'm surprised it did not end like this. During the show he constantly berated the drummer and venue's sound guy. And the same guitarist that he wrassled with was giving some shit during the show because of it. Major drama. Still managed to deliver a decent show.

[@edwarburton]

Thanks for covering them! By far my favourite band ever with the such a wide range of music through 20 albums and so many more EPs.

[@rodrigoroa6753]

Yes, it's a.great band

[@martymcpeak4748]

Leave them wanting less....,I actually died

[@eatinglightning3144]

“Rock and roll is the fury from within you. Rock and roll is revenge. Rock and roll is your enemy.” - GG

[@vernonbear]

It’s all about the drummer. He just picks up his sticks and wanders off like it’s just another day at the office.

[@user-vu3yo1tl8b]

It's really cute that there are about ten bands members and they're all wearing hats indoors. Is that another one of his rules?

[@tooch377]

I was at this show, it was quite surreal to be honest. I've seen them 3 times before, and Anton is always a little on edge, but nothing like this. It was an uncomfortable atmosphere most of the duration, I've never seen a show like it, and probably never will again!

[@mintpastill]

Uncomfortable it seems indeed, if ive been there i would feel robbed and so disappointed I mean things can happen that can make a consert will be cancelled but with poop behavior and that edgy on the stage...I rather stay at home getting more out of listening on the vinyl and have a great evening listening to the full album..

[@YTPartyTonight]

"Ah ha ha ha... Ever feel like you've been cheated?"

[@ludvig5597]

8:32 looks like a painting from the French revolution 😆

[@muleman72]

You wouldn’t see Angus & Malcolm sink to that Level, on Stage!!

[@BILLY-px3hw]

Liam & Noel would though

[@southerncomfortuk]

What a great concise reviewer, he explained it brilliantly. I was once playing in a band on tour in Germany where the guitarist had a hissy fit and marched out. Oops. My advice based on experience is, don’t mess with drummers. I’ve seen cymbals thrown like frisbees and drumsticks effectively meeting their intended targets on more than a few occasions. Sadly this kind of behaviour doesn’t always decrease with age. We saw some very poor behaviour from musicians of a certain age (who definitely should have known better) at a small village fair gig this summer 😂, priceless.

[@SpaceTrashCrash]

Guitarist, Ricky Maymi, instinctively dives to the ground when the drum set crashes. In tour, I've driven Ricky from SF to LA in my car to help him avoid the drunken drama from the others.

[@InTrenodia]

RM will rip on AN to the moon, but if anyone else does, he reverts to his role as Anton’s lackey. Guess he’ll have to find a real job now.

[@nickmoloney9820]

Played a gig this evening and someone threw beer , I'm playing keys that cost more than my car I lost the plot and stopped the show and belittled and berated my abusers until they left in shame , arriving home afterward I was wallowing in regret about my un-proffesionalism until I saw this video , thank you Justin my equilibrium is restored.

[@MickH60]

I played a gig at ground level in the front corner of a bar about 30 years ago, there was a pole in the centre of the corner that I had to lean against to be in my usual position on "stage", {2 guitar band}, I had a guy with foul breath 2 inches from my face yelling requests and spitting his foul smelling spittle in my face, I looked at the bouncers a couple of times before I'd had enough, As he approached for another request {about his 10th attempt}, I head butted him as hard as I could, he hit the floor, the bouncers dragged him out and we didn't miss a beat, we also got a standing ovation at the end of the song, It was a cover of Lou Reads "Take a walk on the wild side"...haha....True story

[@itsjohnnymillion]

I saw Lemmy stop a show in Milwaukee before they even started. They came on and someone immediately threw a beer that absolutely soaked Phil and his guitar. Lemmy said something to the effect of “if you want to see the show and you see someone about to throw something, CRIPPLE them. We don’t fuck with stuff being thrown at us.” It worked. I don’t know if anyone was crippled, but they played the rest of the show without incident.

[@richardk6196]

I think you're being too hard on yourself. If you're playing keys that cost more than your car, it's correct in my belief to enlighten idiots that do such a thing that it won't fly. I've never done anything like that and it's probably because my Mother would have slapped me into next week for it. He/she probably lacked proper upbringing and now that they are an adult, it's come down to another adult telling them what behavior isn't tolerated.

[@risteardohaodha23]

You did the right thing, know one should get away with such behaviour and they didn’t deserve to be treated to your music.

[@hisaceinthehole3426]

I seriously see nothing wrong with defending yourself. No one else is. They only get away with as much as you'll let them.

[@RickM01]

I used to be a BJM fan. I became a super fan of Miranda Lee Richards because of her involvement with them. I'm assuming that she left the band because of their drug taking (not positive). I saw them in concert back in the 2000s in Boston and Northampton, MA and there was no fighting but I don't think the other lead singer was with them anymore. I forget. I lost touch of what they've been up to but apparently they're up to something. I wonder if any of the original members are still with Anton. I can't imagine he's easy to get along with for very long. My guess is that fights like that on stage are fueled by drugs and alcohol (don't know though). I don't care for fighting at concerts. When I pay for a show, I want to see music, not a row. I'm more interested professional performances. Antics like that are for the playground kids!

[@zachdial4068]

So you were only a fan because of his antics? What a stupid take. I like music because it makes me tap my feet. I don't give a single shit what the artists thinks or does. Most talented people are douchebags. So what.

[@andrewlowery6030]

Love that person shouting "Get him!! Get him!!" 😂 Not usually a one to endorse violence but there's so much comedy in this shambles. Favourite part: Possibly at the end where Anton makes a speech akin to a British dj at birthday party (minus the "Shabba!!!"), taking a bow to the floor then seeming to have a go at the audience for booing what was clearly a magnificent BJM gig 😂

[@periurban]

I'm afraid all this shows is how bad musicians are at fighting. I played a gig at Kilwinning Youth Club in Scotland where our bass player pole-axed a stage invader with his instrument without dropping a note. That same night a young lady who was tripping on acid thought she was a whale and spouted out a huge arc of cider, which splattered all over me and my keyboard. Great times.

[@LidiaGetRiddaya]

truly rock n roll dude😂

[@oz_jones]

"whitout missing a note" what a lad

[@periurban]

@@oz_jones Admittedly, he didn't have many notes to play just then, but still!

[@emmayoung3355]

Acid casualties😂

[@friedrudibega6384]

Totally.

[@LidiaGetRiddaya]

I was at a BJM show like 5 years ago and he was having a go at the guitar player, in the mic, berating him for a thing he played. It was without doubt the most stressful shows I've ever watched. Kept berating the other musicians. I was in minds about telling the guitar player ''just go solo mannn, you don't need that dickhead''' but decided against it.

[@lovejoy1738]

Anton writes all the songs... All the parts...

[@LidiaGetRiddaya]

@@lovejoy1738 cool. Still not a reason to be an utter twat. but if he hires musicians he allows 0% personal freedom? he sounds like a maniac honestly. He should just play a recording of him playing all the songs. all the parts. and hire actors pretending to play (like the addicted to love video) Maybe then he's happy.

[@plateofspaghetti5029]

If you're talking about Ryan i kinda hinted at that too to him, but if he does stay with Anton i guess we can only wait and see (although i'd probably just tell him straight up not to but it's not our call to make)

[@LidiaGetRiddaya]

@@plateofspaghetti5029 facts

[@rexnebular543]

They were supporting Corey Feldman that night

[@tamcon72]

Plausible.

[@nathanb5579]

Love bjm and im not surprised this happened. Feel bad for the audience though. The way anton does that little run like he just did something to his brother and is running away aftward is hilarious though

[@kirbyjakescarborough4515]

...and the drummer spontaneously combusted... They never played Stonehenge...

[@therapist6328]

Saw them in November in Toronto. Anton was getting on the drummer Dan for a timing issue. The drummer had good timing and I am pretty sure Anton was the issue. The whole band hung together after the show, outside the venue. Anton was doing his own thing on his own and nowhere to be seen. I am always blown away when i see more than one 12-string ES 335 at a time.

[@TommyFoolery-ep3xh]

Newcombe was tee total for over a decade but the word on the street is he's back on the booze again so not surprised by this. He looked utterley pathetic and cowardly whilst running away from Ryan who had every right to kick the the shit out of newcombe for him suck punching him with the guitar.

[@MariaFrancesca]

Ha ha ha, oh my goodness! The mature side of me tells me I should highly disapprove of that fighting, but... ha ha ha, that just totally cracked me up 😂 Poor audience, though, they paid for that!

[@TheAgeOfAnalog]

“I don’t condone violence, but let’s gleefully watch this!” LOL But seriously, this shit is funny. Good job.

[@dallismurphy3802]

'Acid casualties having a punch up on stage in Australia'🤣

[@AndySalinger33]

My favorite part of Dig was when Anton was meeting with some record company execs…and the first thing he did was place a Freemason ring on the table. As some sort of power move. So funny. I’ve seen BJM maybe 5 times, and each show was beautiful and chaotic. One show, in San Diego, was sheerly terrifying. Anton jumped off the stage and literally started strangling a frat boy/chad-type. After the chaos, he returned to the now-empty stage, and said to a now-full audience, something like “he was trying to hypnotize me with his eyes and it was a threat. I was only protecting my mind!” That’s not a direct quote, but it’s a pretty close paraphrase! Hilarious. Great band. The new stuff rivals their heyday jams! Thanks Justin. Always a fun time here. x

[@warthogA10]

🤔 Did the Valium dispenser in the bathroom run out???

[@brianwatchorn4968]

I saw them in Dublin in June this year and they were off the whole gig, stopping somgs mid way to tune guitars to a tee until Anton was happy with them, stopping to demand smokes from the audience and not playing a note until he got the smoke and not until he finished it completely remjnder the gig was indoors and there's been a smoking ban in Ireland since 2002. We were lucky we got a full gig that night

[@martinkasper197]

They're even topping Corey Feldman stage appearance...🤣🤣🤣

[@henrygvidonas9573]

Nothing tops the Comeback King! NOTHING, I say!

[@judygarland7611]

I RAN INTO THESE GUYS IN WILLIAMSBURG BROOKLYN A FEW MONTHS BACK, WHILE SHOPPING FOR FOOD AT A LOCAL MARKET. GOT TO TALK TO THEM A FEW MINUTES AS THEY HAD BEEN REHEARSING ALL DAY WHILE TRYING OUT A NEW DRUMMER. NOT SURE HOW THAT WENT, BUT I KNOW THAT THEY PERFORMED AT A BROOKLYN VENUE CALLED BROOKLYN STEEL. I CAN FEEL THE DAY I MET THEM, THAT THERE WAS A WEIRD TENSION, BETWEEN THEM. WOW!

[@fabbrunette]

I was at that show! Anton berated the drummer all night

[@judygarland7611]

@@fabbrunette WOW! DOESN'T SURPRISE ME KNOWING WHAT I KNOW NOW. I WONDER IF ANTOINE WAS AMONG THE GUYS THAT I MET THAT NIGHT.

[@aperez5360]

I've got to say, I saw them in 2016 and it was one of the top five shows I've ever seen, easily. They played for more than three hours and they were completely locked in. No fighting, no long pauses, no yelling at the audience. I saw them again a few months ago and, while it was still pretty good, there was a lof of tension onstage and Anton was berating the drummer the whole way through, goign so far as to stand directly in front of him and stare at him while he was playing at one point. I saw an interview in the Guardian a while back where Anton was drinking again and combine that with a nearly year long tour and bad things are going to happen. It;s really a shame, because when they're on, they're really top level

[@rodrigoroa6753]

Yeah, I realized he was drinking again too, I think it all started when he got COVID and it seems some personal shit also happened. I really hoped he might be able get it under control but it seems otherwise. I am actually worried for him, he is not young anymore and that way of life takes its toll.

[@jgwire]

you nail it : he's drinking again. Saw him in 22, talked to him for 10 minutes alone outside -- I know history of this band. Anton shined for the last 10 years or so -- let's hope he gets his act together or he will lose everything. He's 56. I forgive him fits and antics, just get some help.he did it last time.

[@jgwire]

right -- I've been saying almost the same thing to many of these posts -- he quit drinking in early 2010 I think -- COVID stressed him out because he started putting out songs almost every day -- and got a flood of praise from folks in Lockdown...it became a regular thing...check out Anton's song of the day --- many ended up on these two new records -- and then her went on tour --- this tour seems to have never stopped. the US and UK twice, South American, Australia -- that's too much for a band without big backing. And I have no doubt that Anton can be a complete asshole and be sober as a judge -- but Id' rather see him sober.. Correction: I do NOT want to see him drunk onstage anymore. @@rodrigoroa6753

[@aperez5360]

@@jgwire absolutely, that song of the day thing was nuts, i thnk there were close to thirty to forty (?) and they were all at least pretty good, some great

[@mmitchum3826]

"Leave them wanting less"... rofl

[@InTrenodia]

Funniest line ever.

[@AnodyneHipsterInfluencer]

"... or just some acid casualties having a punch-up onstage in Australia." - I could not have said it better, Sir.

[@jenniferwright7401]

"Stripped to the waist and going Mano y mano" I dunno..that sounds fun😂

[@stevenblakeakahashburns]

I'd definitely want a refund

[@thomasbarchen]

Good to see they still have it!

[@Rocksarum]

09:34... _He thought he was Bruce Lee_ 🤣🤣🤣 Justin, have a great (and rockin' peaceful✌️) UK Tour with The Darkness!❤️❤❤❤

[@sharinglungs3226]

I love that the curtains came down while the guy was sitting on the amp.

[@Ukraineaissance2014]

Metaphor

[@hisaceinthehole3426]

You can't tell in this footage. But in another video of this show, when anton sits down, he knocks over a bottle of what looks like vodka, off the amp.

[@Barry101er]

I highly recommend the docu film "Dig!" from 2004; especially if you have ever played in a band. BJM and Dandy Warhols at their (ahem) best.

[@SteveTheDiva]

Newcombe is a menace.

[@Flukey_1970]

It would be even funnier if the Benny Hill music was paying lol

[@heres_johnny9151]

"BJ's for the Wickerman" is absolutely brilliant. Sounds like a good Drop A tune JH, get after it !!

[@speckledjim5402]

I've played with people like Anton; it can really take the joy out of music. Don't let your passion override your enjoyment, because then, what's the point?

[@cederickforsberg5840]

GG Allin & The Murder Junkies was something to be behold

[@jokermtb]

I don’t think Justin is ready for GG

[@craigh714]

Ray and Dave Davies take the cake IMHO. I saw them twice back in the 80's I think both at MSG, they definitely had a fist fight at one of those concerts, but I kind of remember it was both times. Gotta love R&R!

[@Ukraineaissance2014]

I remember dave davies attacked ray with a fork in a restaurant

[@martinkasper197]

That's normal between brothers...Remember the Gallaghers?...🤣🤣🤣

[@celebratingtheclassicswithearl]

Watch the documentary "DIG"😂 This was a normal thing for these Cats for years. Shout Out to the "Dandy Warhol's" 🎼🎥

[@ryancalming884]

Great show in Belfast tonight by the Darkness, absolutely fantastic. Top witty banter as always!

[@paulst1]

The documentary 'Dig!' was released 20 years ago & apparently nothing has been learned. 😢

[@goreyfantod5213]

"...some acid casualties having a punch-up onstage in Australia." 😆

[@InTrenodia]

Funniest commentary EVER!! “Leave them wanting less.” Back of the net.

[@remylebeau34]

Cash back!

[@sophiaoconnor777]

"that little scamper across the stage ... it's just wonderful". Haha

[@kyliethompson73]

Oh 😂, I only just got the Wicker man joke 😅

[@ronnienes]

I saw them in Dublin years ago and within 10 mins someone in the crowd had heckled (uncool) and AN was off the stage going at him. This is a different level

[@IndieRockerHippy]

Yeah I was there for that

[@Grizzly01-vr4pn]

BJ?

[@IndieRockerHippy]

@@Grizzly01-vr4pn yeah, I was wondering about that too but I guess he meant Anton

[@ronnienes]

@@Grizzly01-vr4pn I wasn’t using my brain and I abbreviated Anton Newcombe to BJ because of the BJM acronym. I have since fixed it so now it looks like you’re offering me something. Sorry about that.

[@Grizzly01-vr4pn]

@@ronnienes 🤣

[@chattyman4740]

If that's the last ever BJM show that's actually a really cool way to go, he should have said as the curtain was coming down in a hail of pints " we WERE the BJM, good-night"..iconic, an arty demise, like Bowie.

[@mywickedqueen3547]

Chasing each other on stage. The curtain coming down while the vocalist sits on a monitor. 😂 I’ve verbally sparred with a band member in the past but never on stage, in front of paying fans. This is funny to watch. Justin, love your humorous commentary and the strategic placement of your life sized cutout. You’re fabulous on and off stage! ✌🏼❤️🇨🇦

[@kimberlyelizabethclarady212]

This was an EPIC throwback to BJM essence, and I'm here for it. Some days petty wins, and this is-sadly-one of those days.

[@darc9782]

Saw BJM at the Big Top in Sydney a few years ago - they were absolutely amazing, with Anton in what I now know was exceptional form. Saw them again in 2018 at the Metro in Sydney - the infamous rape joke show. It started well, they sounded amazing, then it all went to hell with Anton becoming increasingly obnoxious to the audience and other band members. I couldn't make it to the most recent one at the Enmore in Sydney because of illness, so gave my tickets away - and apparently that gig was awful for all the reasons the Melbourne was, but not as intense. I love their music and that first gig was incredible ... but they're pretty much unwatchable now. Hope they can turn things around, but things could be too far gone.

[@elementgypsy]

The scamper across the stage! And the guitar player falling! Lol. Thanks for keeping us apprised of all the musical goings on.

[@southsidejohnny5624]

Total cringe-fest. If they tried that pish at the Glasgow Barrowlands the outcome would have been very different. He’d’ve been lucky to get out of town with nothing but his daft hat.

[@simonhaslam]

Have you seen the documentary ‘Dig’ about the Brian Jonestown Massacre and Dandy Warhols? It’s a good few years old but the band were knocking the crap out of each other back then. There’s even a shot of Anton Newcombe kicking a fan in the front row full in the face.

[@WiP999]

I've seen the BJM many times and it's always verging on chaos. I've never seen one performance where there hasn't been underlying tension. The first time I saw them they spent most of the time sharing cigarettes between each other on stage, the music was entirely incidental. The gig just got going and the 11 PM curfew ended the night with only a handful of songs performed. I think Anton causes the tension for effect, for publicity but doesn't include the rest of the bandmates in on the gag so it's contrived but looks authentic.

[@SuziQ.]

Maybe he’s bonkers. 🤷‍♀️

[@andymcpandy2128]

"Leave them wanting less" 😅

[@Zaruf]

They've been doing this since before social media. Par for the course for BJM

[@buzzbabyjesus]

Too many hats and not enough songs on stage.

[@p0llenp0ny]

8:47 Well yeah he's gotta cover up that bald spot lol

[@4th_Lensman_of_the_apocalypse]

Yep can confirm is a cake guitar!