The SLIPKNOT barrel-whacker has said in a recent interview with Music Review that “moshing has turned into a form of bullying”.
While discussing RANDY BLYTHE’s recent trial, Fehn commented:
"Yeah, that was a very sad situation I'm friends with Randy, and it was an unfortunate event that happened. I know that he's not that type of person at all — he would never hurt anybody."
“I think, especially in America, moshing has turned into a form of bullying. The big guy stands in the middle and just trucks any small kid that comes near him. They don't mosh properly anymore. It sucks because that's not what it's about. Those guys need to be kicked out."
“A proper mosh pit is a great way to be as a group and dance, and just do your thing."
Now I’m not one to shy away from a moshpit at any time, but I can see where Fehn is coming from. I like to live by “if you go into a moshpit looking to fight, you deserve to get battered”.
People want to enjoy a concert and mosh knowing that if you fall, your metal comrades will pick you up to continue the fun.
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