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Watain Guitarist Throws Nazi Salute In Photo, Leaves Band “For A Period Of Time”

Scandinavian black metal bands really, really hate being called out for doing Nazi things. Last month, Norwegian band Taake were forced to cancel an American tour after a number of venues cancelled their planned shows. Band mastermind Hoest has a history of, among other things, performing with a swastika painted on his chest. In a…

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16:08 on March 28 2018

Watain Guitarist Throws Nazi Salute In Photo, Leaves Band “For A Period Of Time”

Stereogum — Scandinavian black metal bands really, really hate being called out for doing Nazi things. Last month, Norwegian band Taake were forced to cancel an American tour after a... more info

Watain Taake

16:40 on March 28 2018

Swedish black metal band part with member for doing Nazi salute

NME — Watain have called the furore around a photo of the guitarist "tiresome and time-consuming" Watain A Swedish black metal band have parted ways with one of their memb... more info

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