Neighbor Cuts Power After Bad Band Practice, Asks If He’s the Asshole

A user on MetalSucks submitted a story titled “Do I Suck For… Cutting Off My Neighbor’s Power Because His Band Practice Sounded Terrible?” on August 5, 2026. The author, who goes by "thisguystinks01," lives in an apartment building adjacent to a duplex and works from home. At around 10:30 a.m. on August 4, 2026, he heard the opening notes of Judas Priest’s "Painkiller" being played terribly from the duplex upstairs. The guitarist’s riff was recognizable, but the vocals were described as "shouting at their highest volume and horrible octave known to man," even causing the author's old dog to wince. Frustrated by the prolonged, hours‑long practice, the author decided to intervene. He recalled having helped the same neighbors months earlier with electrical work and knew the location of the external power box. Without hesitation, he "flipped every last bit of shit in there" – literally every breaker – effectively cutting power to the practice space. The reaction was immediate: a loud "FUCK!" from the musicians and a frantic phone call, "shit, I think I blew a fuse or something. What should I do?" The neighbors eventually restored the breakers but, fearing another outage, stopped playing for the rest of the day. The author justifies his actions by noting previous unsuccessful attempts to discuss noise with the occupants, and by emphasizing that the music was "so, so terribly" and lasted for hours. He also mentions that a friend’s boyfriend, a musician himself, told him "I truly sucked," prompting the author to ask the MetalSucks community whether his retaliation was justified. MetalSucks published the story without additional commentary, leaving the judgment to readers. The post invites the audience to decide if the author "sucks" for cutting the power, framing the incident as a modern version of the classic "Am I The Asshole?" dilemma. No legal or ethical analysis is provided, and the article does not reference any local noise ordinances or landlord policies. This case highlights the tension between aspiring musicians practicing in shared housing and neighbors seeking quiet for work or daily life. While the author's immediate response stopped the noise, it also raises questions about proper channels for conflict resolution, such as contacting building management or local authorities. Fans of heavy metal may empathize with the desire for practice, yet the story underscores the importance of respecting shared spaces and finding mutually acceptable solutions. The MetalSucks community’s response will likely reflect a split: some may view the power cut as an overreaction, while others may sympathize with the author's need for silence. Regardless of the verdict, the incident serves as a reminder that noise disputes in multi‑unit dwellings often require communication and mediation before resorting to drastic measures.

Power box switched off during noisy band practice