02-02-2016 16:43 via feeds.theguardian.com

Racism is Phil Anselmo's problem, not metal's

The ex-Pantera singer’s antics prove metal has its share of racist idiots, but no more than other genres – and its real purpose is to celebrate the downtrodden, not oppress themIt’s impossible to feel a shred of sympathy for anyone who stands on stage in public and bellows “White power!” while throwing a Nazi salute, even if they have made some great records in the past. Although Phil Anselmo has issued a public and seemingly heartfelt apology for his behaviour at a
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