John Mellencamp

Five Finger Death Punch, Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson and Behemoth were among the major tours announced over the past seven days.

"As soon as the song was over, I ran off stage."

The singer has strong opinions about audience etiquette.

After focusing on lesser-known material on recent tours, Mellencamp is revisiting his biggest hits.

You may have noticed the acclaimed horror writer slipping some musical references in his books from time to time.

On the stage and off, these artists were some of the most recognizable and important figures of the '80s rock scene.

"You don't f---ing know me," singer told rowdy audience member.

No wallflowers in this bunch.

"You guys are selling out what the people stood up for and fought for, and you're making money off of it selling it to a bunch of white kids?"

Top 10 'Scarecrow' hit was born out of his frustrations with a typewriter.

Determination and hope from the best of his turn-of-the-2010s material return.

Singer-songwriter also spoke about his rough and rowdy past, which includes punching a member of the Cars.