Taake will not be performing at the Karmøygeddon festival after all, due to ruthless pressure put on the organizer from, among others, none other than Kreator.
Let it be said that this does not hurt Taake, as we are not at all doing this for the money.
But it certainly hurts innocent parties like the promoter (who is now out of time to find a replacement and loses a lot of money), as well as our fans who bought expensive tickets to see us.
I find it very regrettable that all you people are caught in the crossfire of this ridiculously unnecessary situation!
Anyway, this reaction is obviously because of the swastika episode in Kreator`s hometown Essen during last year`s Taake tour.
I`ve clearly stated that TAAKE IS CERTAINLY NOT A POLITICAL NAZI-BAND, yet some people seem to still insist that we are.
It is not the first time such a situation has occured either, several German festival organizers had to give in to similar pressure last year, disappointing hundreds of people eager to watch us perform and cheating them out of their money.
But doing this to a Norwegian band about to play at a Norwegian festival is way out of line.
I do realize that it is rather unforgivable to display a swastika in Germany, yes.
On the other hand I strongly feel that Black Metal bands should allow themselves to use ANY kind of destructive/negative symbolism, as the basis of this expression is above all: EVIL(!)
Black Metal is still not, and should never become, harmless like all other styles of housebroke metal.
Frankly, I find it prepostrous that we get away with lyrics about murder, torture, rape, necrophilia and suicide, but get boycotted for wearing a symbol (which, by the way, has nothing to do with the band`s concept) on ONE single occasion.
A part of our mission is to invoke negative feelings, so I found it quite appropriate to remind our German audience of their biggest shame.
Some understood it and handled it well, whilst others overreacted far beyond expectance.
It is embarassing to have to point out these things over and over again, but as usual humanity proves to be ignorant.
We feel misunderstood.
So, Guardians of Morality, feel very free to keep up your pathetic boycott, we don`t mind being hated.
But your extortion only affects innocent parties and you should be ashamed of yourselves!
The behaviour of our self-proclaimed enemies is more similar to nazism than anything we`ve ever done..
Yours cruelly,
-Hoest
It is not unforgivable to display a swastika in Germany, cause its a problem the so called German people have in there narrow minds to feel guilty for something they didnt do!
Iam a German too. But hell belive me! I will never feel guilty for the third Reich, cause it was not me to handle this Movement.
Hoest, you made clear that Taake is not a Nazi band (nearby anybody knows that expect for those dumbshits)
Dont mind about them, those poor individuals see no sense in there own lives. By doing this shit they feel strong.
Fuck them
Fuck Kreator
See you at Wolfszeit in September
Greetz to you Hoest
yours Mordor
total support Hoest. invoke negativity and pain. the point of Taake and its lyrics.
ja fyfan. jag har postat på Kreator-forumet för att fråga vad i helvete de menar med skiten. Jaja. Taake lever vidare medan Kreator tynar bort år efter år.
damn i can’t believe it! where you people get your information regarding german law? that’s the biggest bullshit i’ve ever heard?
you can’t talk about the holcaust? where? you hear it 3 years in a row in school, if not even more. watch german television, there is always something about this period.
it is banned to ask about facts? where did you get that? have you ever even been to dachau? if you would have any idea. there are great guys there, who would answer you every question.
the only things that are banned in germany are showing symbols of the 3rd reich in an not-documentary way, as part of new propaganda or cultism, and denying the fact that the holocaust happened.
so we don’t deny our history. it is you morons who state that it never happened or make it a part of a jewish conspiracy or something.
so before you open your mouth, first try some research.
The swastika has been a sign of Good Fortune for way, way longer than it was ever a sign for Nazism. For this reason it should not be immediately linked to the holocaust. The Swastika was merely adapted to Nazi banners.
As for using the symbol as a display of hate and shame within Germany, it will do swimmingly. You seem to have accomplished your goal with the usage of the symbol. for that, I’ll congratulate you.
That realy fucken sucks. However when all else fails. You can always play the States! We are the most fucked up politcally incorrect nation in the world yet we would be glad to have you guys play here! Go Figure!
i think most of you talkin´bout jewish and all this swatiska stuff have no balls or even a penis.
you hide after all these big catchwords and you are not using your brains. if you would do, you may recognice that this is all bullshit.
its all about music and not political stuff.
fuck off all you “extreme” “political” wankers.
remember all the meaning of taake?
it was about nature not poltics.
Very well said, Hoest.
I also share the belief that using the swastika should be no more different than using the other negative images of murder, violence, or necrophilia so commonplace in black metal music. I personally don’t find it offensive, I find it poignant.
It’s a shame that so many do not grasp your concept, but any bold statement is always subject to diverse interpretation. People will believe what they want to believe no matter how many times you explain it.
The music and expression of Taake is absolutely spectacular. It’s unfortunate that people choose to pay more attention to controversy.