Highlights
- Violet Mayugba, co-founder of the punk band Destroy Boys, is the subject of allegations made by Alicia Taylor, the wife of Slipknot’s Corey Taylor.
- The 24-year-old guitarist has been accused of attempting to initiate an affair with Corey Taylor, sparking a social media storm.
- Despite the controversy, Destroy Boys continues to gain popularity, with over 120 million streams and high-profile tour dates.
Violet Mayugba, the 24-year-old lead guitarist of punk rock band Destroy Boys, finds herself embroiled in controversy as her band’s star continues to rise.
Mayugba, who co-founded Destroy Boys in 2015 at the age of 15, has been accused by Alicia Taylor, wife of Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor, of attempting to initiate an affair with the metal singer.
There are women out there who legit think it’s a power move to TRY and coerce taken men to cheat w them. And when their plan doesn’t work, they throw a fit.
— uh-lee-see-yuh Taylor (@AliciaETaylor) September 1, 2024
Violet Mayugba you garbage eater. You’ve done this to so many other couples but never with someone like me in the mix.
The allegations surfaced in late August 2024 and sent shockwaves through the rock community.
Alicia Taylor took to social media, calling Mayugba a “failed homewrecker” and alleging that the young guitarist had pursued Corey Taylor inappropriately.
“There are women out there who legit think it’s a power move to TRY and coerce taken men to cheat w them. And when their plan doesn’t work, they throw a fit,” Alicia Taylor wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
Despite the controversy, Destroy Boys’ career trajectory has been impressively upward.
The band has amassed over 120 million streams and recently signed with Hopeless Records.
They’ve toured with high-profile acts like Blink-182 and performed at major festivals, including Lollapalooza and Reading & Leeds.
Mayugba, known for her energetic guitar work and songwriting contributions, has been open about her musical influences, citing a diverse range from hardcore bands like Gulch and Scowl to nu-metal icons Deftones and Korn.
As of early September 2024, neither Mayugba nor Destroy Boys have publicly responded to Alicia Taylor’s allegations.
The band’s upcoming tour dates and festival appearances remain scheduled.
The situation has sparked discussions within the music industry about power dynamics and relationships between established artists and up-and-coming musicians.
Fans and industry observers closely watch how this controversy may impact Destroy Boys’ rising career and Mayugba’s reputation in the punk rock scene.
Just So You Know
- Violet Mayugba has been open about her musical influences, citing a diverse range from hardcore bands like Gulch and Scowl to nu-metal icons Deftones and Korn.
- The band’s name originated after Mayugba wrote on her chalkboard at home during a relationship troubles.
- Their second album, “Make Room,” was included in Maximumrocknroll’s top 10 albums in 2018.
