Heavy Metal Band Banned for Using That . Started Military Music
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A heavy metal band in the United Kingdom has been banned from using a certain symbol in their music. The band, known as Sabaton, was using the “Totenkopf” symbol in their music, which is associated with the military.
Introduction
Heavy metal band That . started their military music after they were banned from using the word “that” in their name. The band was then known as simply “.”. They were subsequently banned from using the word “band” in their name and started calling themselves a “group” instead.
History of the band
The band was formed in 2008 by brothers Matt and Robbie Heafy, with bassist Paolo Gregoletto and drummer Travis Smith. The band released four studio albums and one live album, before Smith’s departure in early 2014. He was replaced by the band’s guitarist, Corey Beaulieu. The band’s fifth studio album, Catacombs of the Black Vatican was released on April 1, 2014. To coincide with the release of their self-titled album in 2011, the band embarked on their first headlining world tour, which featured support from Trivium, Avenged Sevenfold, Bullet for My Valentine, Dream Theater and Stone Sour.
The incident that caused the ban
American heavy metal band That . was banned from performing in Egypt after their show in Cairo on August 6, 2013 caused a riot. The band had played a cover of System of a Down’s “B.Y.O.B.”, which includes the lyrics “Don’t invite them, now they’re here all over”, and ” Why can’t we be friends? “. These lyrics were interpreted as being critical of the Egyptian military’s ousting of President Mohammed Morsi, and the crowd began chanting “Allahu Akbar”. That . was forced to stop playing and leave the stage, and the venue was evacuated. There were no reported injuries.
The band’s response
The band’s response to the ban was to post a statement on their website, in which they said: “We are disappointed that our scheduled performance at the Air Force ball has been cancelled. We believe our music is a great way to connect with our fans and we are grateful for the opportunity to have played for them.”
The reaction of the metal community
The reaction of the metal community was mixed. Some people supported the decision, saying that the band was “un-metal” and didn’t deserve to be in the genre. Others were angry, feeling that the band was being censored and that their music was being judged unfairly. Many people also pointed out that other metal bands have used military imagery and samples in their music without any negative consequences.
The band’s future
The band’s future is uncertain at this point. They have been banned from using their music in military contexts, and it is unclear if they will be able to continue making music altogether. This is a developing story, and more information will be released as it becomes available.
