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Harley Flanagan Calls Out Major Bands for Exclusion

9/19/2025

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Harley Flanagan, founder of Cro-Mags, criticized major bands for not inviting him to tour despite acknowledging his influence.
He specifically called out Metallica, Pantera, Avenged Sevenfold, Green Day, and Turnstile on Instagram.
Flanagan expressed frustration, asking for opportunities to open for these bands.
He highlighted his long career since the 1980s and questioned his exclusion from tours.
The Cro-Mags are currently touring North America, concluding at the CBGB Festival in Brooklyn on September 26.

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Harley Flanagan, founder of Cro-Mags, criticized major bands for not inviting him to tour despite acknowledging his influence.
He specifically called out Metallica, Pantera, Avenged Sevenfold, Green Day, and Turnstile on Instagram.
Flanagan expressed frustration, asking for opportunities to open for these bands.
He highlighted his long career since the 1980s and questioned his exclusion from tours.
The Cro-Mags are currently touring North America, concluding at the CBGB Festival in Brooklyn on September 26.