Paramore had to reschedule some of their shows due to an illness. They shared a statement on July 24th announcing the changes. Hayley Williams later explained that the reason for the postponement was that her body was ‘giving out.’
Following the announcement, the lead singer received criticism for a perceived lack of strength. Some individuals went as far as to compare her to other rockers, including Metallica, Iron Maiden, and Dave Grohl. Williams took to Instagram to share a series of stories addressing those who made these comparisons.
One of the criticisms was that Metallica and Iron Maiden still ‘manage’ the shows despite their age Williams replied with the following:
“Neither James [Hetfield] nor Bruce [Dickinson] will suck your d*ck for this, love.”
Another stated that Dave Grohl once broke his leg and returned to finish the set, while Williams ‘b*tches about how hard it is.’ The lead singer responded:
“I have a lung infection, you soft sh*t! Not a broken limb. One you can sing with for two hours, another you can’t. But worry not! The shows weren’t canceled, merely postponed for a week. Maybe you should come out to one of them… like Dave did.”
Williams shared another story, addressing the people who treat her with no respect in general:
“Internet bros have been pressed by my proximity to rock music and all its subgenres since 2005. The only thing that’s changed is the platform from which they spew their ignorance. Don’t think for a second your favorite bands -metal or punk or otherwise- endorse your weird incel-ass lifestyle.”
She added:
“So many of these bands have stood side stage at our shows and treat us with respect. Why? Because they aren’t threatened by a strong woman front a great band in a completely different genre of music.”
