Metalheads don't like authority of any sort, we're pretty generous in spreading disrespect and abuse of authority, and we're not afraid of a scrap. This will worry any authoritarian because it provides a seedbed for discontent and perhaps uprising. It's only natural to target us, especially because being on the fringe, we don't get much if any support from wider society who are afraid to traffic in fight.
Punk and metal both scare rulers. We had Congressional hearings about this in the 80s here in America.
It doesn't surprise me at all that Putin is targeting them. What surprises me is that he took so long to do so. Music is a powerful impetus to freethinking. Which ruler doesn't fear that? What tyranny doesn't target the arts?
Punk and metal both scare rulers. We had Congressional hearings about this in the 80s here in America.
It doesn't surprise me at all that Putin is targeting them. What surprises me is that he took so long to do so. Music is a powerful impetus to freethinking. Which ruler doesn't fear that? What tyranny doesn't target the arts?
