Sorry for the derail, but m yes, there are a lot of artists who are wife beaters (Slash, anyone?)...
Just that I suffered through my teen years of my MOM getting beat up in front of me by my "stepfather", and I don't think I'll ever get over it...
The only time a man would be in a situation to hit women is if attacked by a group of women..or a woman who is as big and strong (or bigger AND stronger) than you are..even then, I'd first try my judo skills...
Don't give a **** about this guy's angst....he can go f*ck himself....there are other ways of dealing with angst...