Avenged Sevenfold guitarist Zacky Vengeance recently posted a controversial tweet targeting Foo Fighters before quickly deleting it on his X account.
The deleted post contained harsh criticism directed at the popular rock band and their fans.
“And while I’m at it. F*ck anyone who likes the Foo Fighters,” Zacky Vengeance said in the now-deleted tweet.
Fans who witnessed the original message have shared various theories on Reddit about what prompted the guitarist’s outburst despite the post’s removal.
One Avenged Sevenfold fan suggested the tweet was “referring to Dave cheating on his wife and fathering a child outside of his marriage.”
However, another fan offered a different perspective, stating: “I don’t think this is in regards to Dave Grohl’s infidelity. It’s likely in regards to the new investigation that revealed Kurt Cobain might have been murdered.”
The guitarist has not provided further clarification, so the exact motivation behind Vengeance’s deleted post remains unclear.
This incident highlights the complex relationships within the rock music community, where bands often share stages despite personal tensions or disagreements.
Interestingly, both Avenged Sevenfold and Foo Fighters have previously collaborated on major festival lineups. Metal Injection noted that the two bands headlined the 2023 Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival alongside Tool and Kiss, where Avenged Sevenfold’s M. Shadows praised the diverse lineup.
The bands have also found themselves in direct competition on music charts. Rock Sound reported that both Foo Fighters and Avenged Sevenfold were on course for Top 10 albums in the UK during their 2023 releases, based on midweek data from The Official Charts Company.
The reference to Kurt Cobain’s death connects to broader tensions in rock history. Kid Vicious documented how Nirvana—led by Cobain—once clashed with bands like Guns N’ Roses in a symbolic shift from ’80s glam to ’90s grunge, demonstrating how musical rivalries have long shaped the rock landscape.
Both bands continue to maintain significant followings and remain active in the rock music scene despite this latest social media controversy. Vengeance’s deleted tweet adds another chapter to the ongoing dynamics between major rock acts.
