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Old 06-01-2006, 12:43 PM   #22 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Fire
I am not so sure that I can find the above song pro nazi- kinda seems the other way around to me- sort of ironic and edgy- has the band any known sympathies or politics?-- Edit- after a search of several web sites, it appears that the song was done for shock value and to blatantly point out the holocausts evils in a shocking and over the top way- this is the stance of the band and it is supported by many critics who point out that most neo nazi's deny the nazi atrocities happened- in short, tasteless, sure, done for shock value and to sell records, certainly/probably, but is slayer a nazi band, I for one do not think so.....note that I am not a fan of slayer, or much serious metal.....so I am far from an expert in the genre....
Well, I just took it at face value since I've heard comments indicating that in the past. I'll look into it more.
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