Bad Wolves singer Tommy Vext has joined the viral meme trend surrounding a recent Coldplay concert incident. He created his own version featuring metal legends James Hetfield and Dave Mustaine in a post shared on X (formerly Twitter).
The post references the viral “kiss cam” incident from Coldplay’s Gillette Stadium show. An Astronomer CEO was caught having an affair on camera, sparking widespread online memes featuring different celebrities in similar scenarios.
“So far this is the best one,” Vext wrote in the caption accompanying his meme featuring the Metallica frontman and Megadeth leader.
The meme reimagines Hetfield and Mustaine as the couple caught in the affair scenario. It plays off the original viral moment that has inspired countless variations across social media platforms.
Vext’s participation in this viral trend reflects his established presence in the metal community. It also shows his history of engaging fans through social media content.
Famous Birthdays reported that Tommy Vext is well-known in the metal community as the former lead vocalist of Bad Wolves. The band achieved platinum success with their cover of The Cranberries’ “Zombie” in 2018, marking them as the first rock band to do so that year. This breakthrough single brought the band significant mainstream attention and established Vext as a recognizable figure in modern metal.
Before his time with Bad Wolves, Ramona Mainstage noted that Vext built his reputation in the New York hardcore scene. He also filled in for Five Finger Death Punch during their European tour in 2017. This experience with high-profile metal acts further solidified his connections within the genre’s community.
The choice to feature Hetfield and Mustaine in his meme is particularly fitting given their legendary status in metal history. Wikipedia documented that Vext’s history of engaging the metal community on social media through creative and humorous content adds context to why his Coldplay meme quickly gained traction. It appealed especially to fans familiar with the figures of Hetfield and Mustaine.
The viral nature of Vext’s post demonstrates how metal musicians continue to find creative ways to connect with their audience through popular culture moments. This bridges the gap between different musical genres and their respective fan bases.
