Glenn Danzig‘s prickly reputation at live events and in general appears to remain in place, at least according to Emmure frontman Frankie Palmeri. The two artists were among the performers at today’s (September 17th) opening date of the ‘Louder Than Life‘ festival in Louisville, KY. Palmeri has since taken to social media to vent about a how a side stage encounter during Pantera‘s set at the festival however led to Danzig‘s security removing Palmeri, apparently at the request of Danzig‘s personal security.
Palmeri stated tonight on social media:
“For a split second tonight…I was able to watch the mighty @Pantera perform at @LTLFest from side stage…some years ago…I even got asked to cover Pantera songs live as tribute to Dimebag and Vinny Paul…I have a lot of love for Pantera…and Phil… I made the mistake of attempting to strike a conversation with Glen Danzig…while side stage…which lead to his security demanding I be removed from the stage and stripped of my access pass. For what? Being a human being and asking about a mutual friend? FUCK Glen Danzing, FUCK his security, FUCK that dumb cunt stage manager who acted like I wasn’t worthy of being there to watch them perform.”
For a split second tonight…I was able to watch the mighty @Pantera perform at @LTLFest from side stage…some years ago…I even got asked to cover Pantera songs live as tribute to Dimebag and Vinny Paul…I have a lot of love for Pantera…and Phil… I made the mistake of…
— Franki? Palm?ri (@FrankiePalmeri) September 18, 2026
