CRO-MAGS’ Harley Flanagan To Metallica, Pantera & More: “I’m Good Enough To Inspire You Just Not Good Enough To Open Up For You?”

Harley Flanagan, the outspoken vocalist/bassist of hardcore legends Cro-Mags, has taken to social media to voice his frustration over the lack of major touring opportunities afforded to his band.

Despite influencing generations of heavy music acts, Flanagan feels that respect and acknowledgment haven’t translated into tangible support when it comes to being offered slots on high-profile tours.

In a post shared September 16th and later edited, he wrote:

“To all the famous bands that have been giving me love all these years and thanking me for the inspiration, etc. how about giving me a gig opening up for your bands instead of giving me love when nobody’s looking? Thank you.”

Expanding further in the caption, he continued:

“Everyone from Metallica to Pantera to Avenged Sevenfold to Green Day, Turnstile and so on and so on have given me props, given me respect and love, and called me a legend. It would be nice if somebody gave us a gig instead lol. I’ve been working hard since the 80s — how about a hand up motherfuckers instead of love when no one’s looking.

I’m good enough to inspire you just not good enough to open up for you??”

Flanagan has long carried the Cro-Mags banner since the early ’80s, helping shape the New York hardcore scene and leaving a lasting imprint on both punk and metal acts across generations.

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