Ceiling Tiles Fall During Bad Omens Show in Melbourne Injuring Fans

Chaos struck during Bad Omens’ performance at Melbourne’s Festival Hall on Wednesday night (Jan. 22) when parts of the ceiling tiles came crashing down at the end of the set.

The band was performing their hit “Just Pretend,” the penultimate track of the night, when a confetti cannon went off, sending paper shreds into the crowd. But fans got more than they bargained for as chunks of ceiling tiles dislodged and fell, injuring several attendees.

Fan-shot footage below shows a tile falling around the 4:40 mark, accompanied by audible gasps from the crowd. One fan, Sarah, described the terrifying moment: “I was recording on Snapchat when it happened and my video cut as I got hit and my phone flung a meter away from me as I dropped to the ground, I was covered in blood from the girl next to me and she was very out of it, seems as if she was looking at the confetti and it’s [the tile debris] bounced off my hand and got her straight in the face.”

While the band seemed unaware of the incident, Wall of Sound reported soft tissue injuries and other impacts from the falling tiles. The night was unforgettable—for all the wrong reasons.

Rise Against Drop New Song “Nod,” Announce 2025 Tour

Rise Against have returned with “Nod,” their first new song in three years. The powerful track arrives as the band gears up for an extensive 2025 tour, kicking off in the UK and EU before heading stateside for the Rise of the Roach Tour, a co-headlining trek with Papa Roach.

“‘Nod’ is a rally cry and a call to action, fueled by compassion, camaraderie, and the collective urge for change,” says frontman Tim McIlrath. “‘Nod’ is about the solace we find in community. It’s the comfort of knowing we’re not alone. This comfort can temper our anger and our frustration, at least temporarily.”

The track sets the tone for what promises to be a fiery year ahead for the band.

Society 1’s Wild Legacy Explored in New Documentary “Everyone Dies”

Known for their jaw-dropping antics, Society 1 and frontman Matt “The Lord” Zane pushed the boundaries of performance art like few others. Their daring stunts earned them a reputation for taking risks and redefining shock rock.

“No one believes me when I tell them about everything that went down.” Zane says. “It always comes across as some delusional fever dream. So the movie doesn’t leave much to the imagination. It shows actual footage of all of the insanity. There is no room for disbelief by the end of the film. You can love it or hate it but it’s impossible to deny it happened.”

The trailer also included appearances from Fred Durst (Limp Bizkit), Dave Navarro (Jane’s Addiction), and Jacoby Shaddix (Papa Roach).

Now, their outrageous history is chronicled in Everyone Dies, a new documentary premiering exclusively on Thunderflix.com this February 14. The film dives into the chaos, including Zane’s infamous record-breaking performance at Download Festival, where he sang while suspended by four meat hooks. Check out the trailer here

Shinedown’s Barry Kerch Joins New TV Series “Boos, Brews, and BBQ”

Shinedown drummer Barry Kerch is taking on a new role as cohost of Boos, Brews, and BBQ, a TV series exploring America’s spookiest cities. The show promises a mix of haunted histories, hidden stories, and mouthwatering barbecue flavors.

Kerch joins BBQ expert Ty Sherrell and Spear Talk podcast host John Guarnieri for this cross-country journey. Together, they’ll uncover eerie tales from haunted towns while firing up the grill to serve bold, smoky creations that match the intensity of their adventures.

The show combines scares, stories, and savory eats for an unforgettable ride.