Tag Archives: Antifa

Exclusive: Jeff Podoshen interviews Hoest of Taake

Posted by on February 17, 2018

(Editors note: as stated below, this article and interview is the opinion of the author) Recently, as reported here at Metal Insider, Taake’s upcoming show at Le Poisson Rouge in New York City was cancelled because of pressure from New York City Antifa. Antifa and adjacent affiliated individuals have been attempting to put intense pressure […]

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Taake’s NYC show canceled due to Antifa pressure

Posted by on February 16, 2018

Taake hasn’t had an easy run of trying to play America. The band have had plenty of visa issues over the years, which had led to some of their previously-announced treks being cancelled, and about a week ago, those issues were resolved, and a 2018 North American tour was announced. Scheduled to start on March […]

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Antifa leads to Marduk’s Oakland show being cancelled

Posted by on February 18, 2017

Since President Donald Trump stepped into office, musicians have shared their fears, launched anti-Trump songs, protested, and taken full advantage of the first amendment. We even have a collection of Donald Trump tweets as an emo song within a month of him being in office. Political tension is currently dividing America causing several protest groups fighting in […]

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Norway’s Blastfest cancelled, company dissolving

Posted by on February 2, 2017

  Last year, Norway’s Blastfest was in the news after the metal festival canceled the appearance of French band Peste Noire after pressure from anti-fascist groups. That was after Napalm Death pulled out of the festival, presumably as a result of the Peste Noire’s appearance. Also, Finnish black metal band Horna canceled their appearance in solidarity […]

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