In 2008, responding to the use of Metallica’s music to torture Iraqi prisoners, Hetfield was unoffended and replied, “If the Iraqis aren’t used to freedom, then I’m glad to be part of their exposure.”[47] British band Chumbawamba subsequently released a song called “Torturing James Hetfield” in response.[48] In a 2017 interview, Hetfield reaffirmed his previous stance, saying, “I’m honored my country is using something to help us stay safe, if they are. But then again, once the music is out, I don’t have control over that. Just like how someone’s giving it away online. They’re using it to do what they do.”[49]
I’m honored my country is using something to help us stay safe, if they are. But then again, once the music is out, I don’t have control over that.
Wow… Starts boldly claiming he’s pro torture, couches it in a “well maybe it’s not being used tho?” then immediately goes full on “wellp, it’s out of my control” 🤷
What a typical, boring, old right winger claiming he’s centrist.
chumbawamba is deeply based. margaret killjoy did a two-parter on them years ago. they are more than just tumbthumping. try anarchy or english rebel songs.
Chumbawumba is a group of anarchists and most of their songs portray this fact. I believe it’s the main reason you only ever hear a song about getting shitfaced and not any of their other ones.
(my bold)
Wow… Starts boldly claiming he’s pro torture, couches it in a “well maybe it’s not being used tho?” then immediately goes full on “wellp, it’s out of my control” 🤷
What a typical, boring, old right winger claiming he’s centrist.
Chumbawamba…is BASED!? Now I’m glad they get up again and cant be kept down…
Oh dude, Chumbawamba is ridiculously based.
chumbawamba is deeply based. margaret killjoy did a two-parter on them years ago. they are more than just tumbthumping. try anarchy or english rebel songs.
cool people who did cool stuff
Learned about their leanings a few years ago and I’m honestly a bigger fan of their politics than I am their music.
Chumbawumba is a group of anarchists and most of their songs portray this fact. I believe it’s the main reason you only ever hear a song about getting shitfaced and not any of their other ones.
Would you say that this revelation has opened your eyes, that it’s time to wake up?
But not very metal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1UZ6d0H8fA