Down band after Hitler salute welcome on metal festival Nijmegen – NU.nl

Down frontman Phil Anselmo last week released the Hitler salute at a gig in the United States. He also called ” White Power ”.

The organization of FortaRock say they have the past few days had close contact with ” all parties ”. On the basis of these consultations, it was decided to cancel the occurrence of Down. The organization wants to make clear ” that there is no room for racism or fascism FortaRock. ”

Joke

Anselmo, who is also singer of the band Pantera, offered previously through its own website though his apologies. He claims that it was a bad joke

By:. ANP