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Puddle of Mudd’s Wes Scantlin Smashes Gear Onstage + Walks Out on Fans Mid-Performance

Puddle of Mudd frontman Wes Scantlin seemingly had yet another meltdown during a live performance. At an April 2 show in Scottsdale, Ariz., Scantlin reportedly smashed his own guitar, microphones, and a portion of the drummer’s kit. And thanks to fans recording the show, we’ve got the incident on tape.

On April 18, 2014, Scantlin suffered a similar onstage meltdown in Dallas, reportedly injuring a fan after throwing a microphone into the crowd. Scantlin has been troubled for some time, getting arrested for possession of a controlled substance in January 2012; a drunken airplane altercation that September; on two warrants after being caught speeding in May 2013; for allegedly attacking his ex-wife later that May; for vandalism with a buzz saw and sledgehammer in July 2013; and in December 2013, an arrest warrant was issued for Scantlin after missing a court date. Most recently, Scantlin was arrested in January 2015 for taking a joyride on an airport baggage carousel.

For this latest incident, footage was captured by a fan close to the front of the stage:

Totally bummed about short show after 4 other bands. Puddle of Mudd rocks but disappointed tonite 🙁 broke up set and left early. Bro in red cap called it quick- sorry for bitchin dude.. Livewire Scottsdale

Posted by Heidi Honesty on Friday, April 3, 2015

HOW DARE YOU SON OF BITCHES TAKE MY HARD EARNED MONEY FOR A TICKET TO YOUR SHOW AND HAVE YOU WALK OFF STAGE 7 SONGS IN…

Posted by Brian Jensen on Friday, April 3, 2015

Very disappointed in tonight’s show in Scottsdale. Only got a few songs before Wes destroyed the stage and walked off….

Posted by Linda Jensen on Friday, April 3, 2015

Those are only a few of the heated comments directed at Wes Scantlin. There are plenty more to be read at Puddle of Mudd’s Facebook page.

Puddle of Mudd are still on tour, with this current leg of dates lasting until May 1 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Sporadic dates are also booked throughout most of 2015. For all Puddle of Mudd tour dates, https://www.facebook.com/puddleofmudd/app_123966167614127

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