“I suck, I suck, and I suck, but I was roofied, so… my old bass player Sean Sammon roofied me last night, so he can go F#@k his ass!”
— Wes Scantlin of Puddle Of Mudd on his performance at ‘Broken Spoke Saloon‘ on March 1st 2025
Metal Sludge – While it’s never fun to report on the slow downfall of a once great artist, the story of Wes Scantlin from Puddle Of Mudd has taken a turn for the worse, yet again.
Puddle Of Mudd appeared at the Broken Spoke Saloon on Friday nite March 1st 2025 for the annual Daytona Bike Week, and unfortunately it did not go well.
Fans left in droves as the band played on while Scantlin struggled to stay focused and sing.
It appears that Scantlin was drinking before the show as he is pictured backstage with the band, with what appears to be a beer bottle in his hand and while signing a guitar there is a beer bottle right next to him.
Scantlin, 52, has had a tumultuous career and personal life dating back more than 20 years.
The Missouri native who now resides in California has had countless run-ins with the law, numerous arrests, and live show performances that have rivaled the worst ever on-stage meltdowns by any National Recording Artist.
Scantlin was interviewed earlier today (March 2nd) outside the venue by a patron who asked what happened last night, and the singer responded saying: “I suck, I suck, and I suck, but I was roofied, so… my old bass player Sean Sammon roofied me last night, so he can go F#@k his ass!”
Fans are commenting on the official Broken Spoke Saloon Facebook page describing last night’s show as follows….
“Wes just stumbled and rambled about fred durst on stage.” Hunter
“I’m so glad that was a free show. I’d be pissed if I spent my money to see that terrible show. We left after 4 songs.” Kerry
“They were f’in horrible. Shame.” Chris
“It was just awful and pretty sad to see the singer be so messed up. Complete disappointment!” Gina
“Last night’s show was a total disaster. I felt really bad for the rest of his band.” Michael
“Show was a total train wreck.” Karl
“We were thrilled to see them, unfortunately Wes couldn’t keep it together. I truly hope he gets the help he needs.” Mallory
“A total shit show.” Ron
“The sound was awful singer was wasted not to mention drove there, parked, fought the crowd to not even be able to use my media passes/credentials to get pictures or videos!! I won’t be back again!” Daytona Live
“Looked like the singer walked off stage and left.” Josh
“I felt bad for the band and even from the back could see the annoyance on their faces. I felt bad for Wes, as I’m sure he thought he was killing it. I’ve been to plenty of shows and that one was definitely the worst.” Shawn
“I hope Wes is ok. I felt so bad watching him last night.” Heather
Another post from the ‘Broken Spoke Saloon‘ promoting the show from earlier in the day is also littered with dozens of comments from fans describing their disappointment in last night’s show.
According to the singer’s Wikipedia page, Scantlin has been arrested at least 15 times since 2002.
We have reached out to Broken Spoke Saloon, but as of press time we have yet to hear back.
Below are Metal Sludge articles from the last decade about Wes Scantlin and Puddle of Mudd.
Aug. 3rd 2024 > RN’R POS … Wes Scantlin of Puddle Of Mudd Arrested after Standoff with L.A. SWAT
Sept. 14th 2023 > SERIOUSLY? … Puddle of Mudd singer Wes Scantlin releases statement on Facebook: “It is Essential to Ensure that the Future of my Music Career is Built on a Foundation of Trust…”
Sept. 10th 2023 > 100% WES … Puddle of Mudd cancel tour and a popular music venue says: “The Machine Shop, his band, agents and everyone involved are very disappointed.”
Feb. 25th 2023 > PATHETIC OF MUDD … Wes Scantlin of Puddle Of Mudd Arrested Again, this time for Trespassing
Nov. 21st 2021 > MESS SCANTLIN … Puddle of Mudd singer Wes Scantlin has meltdown during shortened Green Bay show: “F#@k You, MotherF#@cker”
Jan. 14th 2021 > DIRTY DOZEN … Metal Sludge’s Top 12 Most Ridiculous Rock & Roll Arrests
Aug. 27th 2017 > PUDDLE OF MUCK… Wes Scantlin and Puddle Of Mudd are a no show at 3 more weekend concerts
Aug. 13th 2017 > PUDDLE OF DUMM … Puddle Of Mudd no show their gig Saturday at HOG DAZE MOTORCYCLE RALLY
May 1st 2016 > 250K BAIL! Puddle of Mudd singer Wes Scantlin arrested after So Cal gig
May 1st 2016 > CALLING DR. DREW! Fan starts Intervention Facebook page to help Wes Scantlin
April 2nd 2016 > Puddle of Mudd singer Wes Scantlin assault rifles out in Police standoff
March 26th 2016 > BAND QUITS? Wes Scantlin abandoned on stage by Puddle of Mudd bandmates in the U.K.
Feb. 19th 2016 > PUDDLE OF MUCK … Wes Scantlin has extended melt-down on stage in Pennsylvania
Feb. 2nd 2016 > GROUNDHOG DAY? Puddle Of Mudd singer Wes Scantlin snaps again
Jan. 10th 2016 > ARRESTED AGAIN! Puddle of Mudd singer Wes Scantlin taken away by Cops
Dec. 26th 2015 > Puddle Of Mudd singer Wes Scantlin booked on misdemeanor drug charges
Aug. 6th 2015 > PUDDLE OF IDIOT! Wes Scantlin arrested for DWI near Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
July 27th 2015 > PUDDLE OF MUDD singer arrested after 100MPH high speed chase
June 22nd 2015 > SEVENDUST guitarist: ‘WES SCANTLIN wouldn’t get on a bus with me to go meet cancer patients. King dickhead’
June 20th 2015 > PILE OF MUDD! A missed flight causes WES SCANTLIN and band to cancel Michigan concert
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