Fans condemned black metal band Martyrdom after a pig's head was thrown during Friday's concert at the White Swan in Houston, Texas.
The severed head was thrown into the back of the crowd during the band's live performance, immediately sparking a backlash on social media. Shortly after, the band issued a statement saying, “We are a black metal band and as part of that, we try to add a bit of image and shock value to our sets.” They went on to apologize, writing: [sic] “He got carried away and got out of control, angered many people and even hurt some people.” lamb goat.
Personally, I think MFs who do shit like this don't deserve basic human rights and shouldn't be allowed to breathe the same air as other people. https://t.co/IZBdpNQurC
— Earth Crisis Vegan™️ (@AtYourMercyx) January 20, 2024
Video footage of carcasses being thrown around was shared on social media, with many protesters describing it as “horrible”. Another user wrote: “It's real, it stinks.”
“Personally, I think that midfielders who do this kind of nonsense don't deserve basic human rights and shouldn't be allowed to breathe the same air as other players,'' he said. There were also people.
“We would like to start by saying that we are extremely sorry to those who were offended by our actions and gimmicks on stage,” the band said in an attempt to cause some damage.
It's real and it stinks
— 100,000 Crimson Behelit☽ (@SALVIATALKSHOW) January 20, 2024
They elaborated by mentioning specific groups they felt may have been offended by their actions.
According to Ramgoth, Martyr “wants to apologize to vegans, Muslims, and other minorities we may have offended, as well as to everyone who has been harmed by our actions.”
“Most importantly we would like to apologize to the White Swan and especially to our sound guy Harry. We are really grateful to the White Swan for giving us the opportunity to play there,” they said. . (Related: Video emerges showing shocking new angle in alleged fight that led to country star's arrest: Report)
Fan comments on social media suggest the damage has already been done, and despite the apology, the backlash continues.
