Placebo frontman Brian Molko snaps at fans in epic stage meltdown: ‘I’m talking to you, motherf–ker’

Placebo frontman Brian Molko rebuked concertgoers who continued filming during the band’s Milan show, despite its 30th anniversary tour’s no-camera request. The incident drew attention after video circulated on social media, and highlighted the tension between the band’s push for audiences to experience concerts without phones and fans recording performances.

After performing “Teenage Angst”, Molko thanked those who had put their phones away, then said he was playing despite having COVID-19 and threatened to have persistent filmers removed. He said he had been ill for two weeks. The band later postponed shows in Munich and Vienna after Molko was diagnosed with acute laryngitis and his symptoms worsened; ticket holders were told to keep their tickets pending rescheduled dates or refunds.