As part of the promotional campaign for the rock band Queens of the Stone Age’s new album, Perfecth, the group has launched a novelty complaints hotline for fans to use. This comes amid a series of controversies surrounding the band’s frontman, Josh Homme, including past allegations of domestic violence and public incidents involving women. For instance, Homme’s ex-wife, Brody Dalle, has testified in court that he head-butted her during a heated argument and once told her he wanted to “fucking strangle” her. She also claimed he had kicked a female photographer in the face. Their relationship, which was marked by mutual accusations of violence and legal battles over restraining orders, ended with Homme gaining full custody of their children after a dispute over forged signatures. Homme has since spoken publicly about overcoming personal struggles, including cancer treatment and addressing his vices, but there is clear video of him kicking a photographer’s camera into her face, which he later apologized for. This situation echoes the public drama between actors Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, whose legal battle over defamation and allegations of domestic abuse made headlines. A British judge ruled that a newspaper’s use of the term “wife-beater” to describe Depp was accurate, despite his legal challenge. Meanwhile, a U.S. jury ruled in Depp’s favor against Heard, who was found guilty of defamation. The fallout from their relationship has had visible effects on Depp’s career, as seen in the somber tone of his upcoming film, Ebenezer, a Scrooge-themed movie. Similarly, Chris Brown, who is currently on a high-profile U.S. tour with Usher, has faced scrutiny over past incidents, including beating his former girlfriend Rihanna in 2009 and threatening another ex, who was granted a five-year restraining order. Critics have argued that traditional media has avoided addressing these issues, allowing Brown to frame his redemption as a personal journey. However, despite this, many of the women attending his tour seem to support him, as noted by cultural critic Doreen St. Felix. Almost a decade after the rise of the #MeToo movement, it is evident that audiences often prioritize nostalgia for artists who created meaningful music during formative periods, even if those artists have a history of violence against women. This sentiment is amplified by high-profile publicity campaigns, which can overshadow the counternarrative of abuse. While the idea of second chances is appealing, many remain unsettled by the apparent willingness of millions to overlook allegations and evidence of violence in favor of engaging with pop culture. In a recent performance in Detroit, Homme made headlines by breaking a venue’s smoking ban to protest what he called “fuckin’ corporate assholes.” This act, while risky and potentially costly, fits a pattern of what some describe as “vanilla rebellion”—a performative stance that reinforces the myth of rock’n’roll as a countercultural force. This kind of behavior may explain why the music industry has not experienced a significant #MeToo moment, as bad behavior is often not just tolerated but celebrated. The complaints hotline, while seemingly lighthearted, may be the most honest reflection of the current state of affairs: a reminder that, in the eyes of many, these issues are no longer taken seriously.