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PRESIDENT Denies Industry Plant Rumors Amid Rising Success

12/14/2025

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PRESIDENT, a masked metal band, denies being an industry plant, saying their rise began organically with a debut at Download Festival 2025.
Their lead singer says rapid success invites criticism and prompts speculation of corporate backing.
They recently performed in the United States.
They will support Bad Omens and Beartooth on a winter 2026 tour.
They are working on their first album, with new music expected in 2026.

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PRESIDENT, a masked metal band, denies being an industry plant, saying their rise began organically with a debut at Download Festival 2025.
Their lead singer says rapid success invites criticism and prompts speculation of corporate backing.
They recently performed in the United States.
They will support Bad Omens and Beartooth on a winter 2026 tour.
They are working on their first album, with new music expected in 2026.