Comment by KozmoNau7
7 years ago
In a lot of cases, it's not just "wrongthink", the people are actually genuinely far right extremists.
Take the Asgardsrei festival in Ukraine for instance. It is literally run by neo-nazis, with the far-right Azov Battalion acting as guards, avowed racist/fascist bands on the stage, and a whole day of militia workshops and talks by known neo-nazis.
So yes, it is real. It's a small scene, and most black metallers hate their guts, but it shouldn't be ignored.
So yes, it is real. It's a small scene, and most black metallers hate their guts, but it shouldn't be ignored.
By the same token, this small subset shouldn't be used to tar the entire black metal scene. There are activist pseudo-journalists who have done this in the past, and this is a prevalent pattern in recent years. Look out for this happening, and be sure to speak out when you see it happening.