sargon
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Rising from the deep...
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Post by sargon on Jan 8, 2021 10:03:03 GMT -5
"The lead guitarist and founder of American heavy metal band Iced Earth is among those wanted by police for storming the US Capitol yesterday (January 6).
Hordes of Donald Trump‘s supporters violently took over the Washington D.C. building as Congress were in the process of certifying Joe Biden‘s election victory.
Jon Schaffer was photographed among the rioters who breached security at the Capitol and, in one image captured by AFP’s Roberto Schmidt, appeared to be wildly gesticulating in the middle of the chaotic scenes.
Now, Schaffer has appeared on a PowerPoint presentation from the Metropolitan Police in D.C., which documents people sought after for “unrest-related offences” and the unlawful entry of Capitol grounds."
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luxi
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"What does not kill you, makes you more pissed off..."
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Post by luxi on Jan 8, 2021 10:23:16 GMT -5
Poor Jon, what on earth was he thinking?
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Post by metalcrypt on Jan 8, 2021 15:36:08 GMT -5
Poor Jon, what on earth was he thinking? If you've read some of his interviews since the early 2000s (at least), you can see that the guy was a bit off (and kind of a douchebag).
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mjolnir
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Your observations of my nonsense fail to excuse your bad sense
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Post by mjolnir on Jan 8, 2021 15:36:44 GMT -5
Poor Jon, what on earth was he thinking? He's been a right-wing nut for a while, so I'm in no way surprised. I got no sympathy for him, and seeing various acts disowning the fucker fills me with joy.
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Post by metalcrypt on Jan 8, 2021 16:44:28 GMT -5
I’ve largely ignored the band since Barlow left the first time and now I’ll make it a point to ignore it. Already years ago I got a bad taste from the garbage I read in his interviews, so this is just the next logical step.
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metalmike
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We need it as a liquid in our veins instead of blood
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Post by metalmike on Jan 8, 2021 19:31:49 GMT -5
Oh, the drama...
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Post by reigninbloodygore on Jan 9, 2021 3:33:07 GMT -5
Ugh, that was rough news. I actually never listened to more than 1 or 2 songs of Iced Earth as I couldn’t really appreciate what I heard (most likely mid-era Iced Earth material from what I can recall). Still, unfortunate to see a relevant name caught up in the disaster that was.
I can’t imagine what kind of feelings Biden must have about taking office in a few days. If I were him, I’d be terrified of what kind of acts might be carried out against me in the coming days. I don’t envy him right now at all.
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Post by metalcrypt on Jan 9, 2021 7:48:17 GMT -5
Reading some comments in the past few days, it looks like I need to clean up my friends list on Facebook. I'm seeing some pretty ugly shit coming from people I thought I knew.
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mjolnir
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Your observations of my nonsense fail to excuse your bad sense
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Post by mjolnir on Jan 9, 2021 11:26:47 GMT -5
Reading some comments in the past few days, it looks like I need to clean up my friends list on Facebook. I'm seeing some pretty ugly shit coming from people I thought I knew. smokes cigar I know the feeling
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Post by metalcrypt on Jan 9, 2021 14:18:42 GMT -5
Reading some comments in the past few days, it looks like I need to clean up my friends list on Facebook. I'm seeing some pretty ugly shit coming from people I thought I knew. smokes cigar I know the feeling I don't have a problem with people having different opinions, political views, etc., but when they're being stupid or an asshole (or a stupid asshole), well, no play.
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Post by larmer28 on Jan 10, 2021 11:27:28 GMT -5
I'm a massive fan and this doesn't rattle me one bit. It was obvious he's into conspiracy theories ever since the Sons of Liberty CD. This is the first spread in the booklet: This is the video for the song We The People (We Surround Them): I was pretty sure he was out there 1/6 He finally got to act out his fantasy.
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Post by larmer28 on Jan 10, 2021 11:33:59 GMT -5
As for me, I love his music. I own all his CD's, albums, singles, EP's, everything. I have a Schaffer poster on one of the doors in the house (wife hates it): One of the kids drew butterflies on the word PUSSY. I will still continue purchasing his music. It's no different to Nugent, Mustaine, Sebastian Bach whatever. He's a wingnut for conspiracies, but so what, he's a talented songwriter and I listen to the music and Iced Earth has no political affiliation. Mostly scifi and history. I actually love the recent Iced Earth albums. Incorruptible was incredible! And I knew about all of this deep-state foil hat crap long time ago. He was on Alex Jones' show! I still looked past it. At least he's passionate about what he believes in. I listen to Christian metal just fine, and I'm an agnostic. For those who don't know Alex Jones, here: lbry.tv/@bnn:6/The-Great-Reset-Equals-The-End-Of-Humanity:8This is the guy Jon Schaffer looks up to!
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Post by metalcrypt on Jan 10, 2021 11:36:42 GMT -5
I had heard about Sons of Liberty but never checked it out.
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Post by metalcrypt on Jan 10, 2021 15:45:28 GMT -5
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Post by metalcrypt on Jan 17, 2021 19:33:24 GMT -5
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