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Scotsman
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Anti-Terror Police to assess Kneecap videos calling for threats of violence
Two video calling audience to attack their local MPs are to be 'assessed' by the UK's anti-terrorism team. Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A video of Irish group Kneecap is to be 'assessed' by UK Anti-Terror police. Two videos from 2023 and 2024 are said to show the band telling fans to 'kill' local MPs. The controversy comes as the band continue to weather the storm that was their Coachella 2025 performances. Irish hip-hop group Kneecap is facing scrutiny, with videos circulating on social media being reviewed by the UK's Counter Terrorism police for potentially inciting violence. The video under review reportedly features the band during a 2023 performance, where they are alleged to have called for violence against local members of parliament, with one quote stating, 'the only good Tory is a dead Tory. Kill your local MP.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Kneecap performing at the SSE Arena in Belfast in December 2024. Photo: Liam McBurney/PA Wire A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police confirmed they were made aware of the content of a video from a separate performance in 2024 and that it had been 'referred to the Counter Terrorism Internal Referral Unit for assessment' to determine if further police investigation is warranted. The Met also acknowledged awareness of another video, reportedly from a November 2023 event, though the band has not been charged with any offenses. The UK government has strongly condemned the threatening remarks, stating to the BBC that political intimidation and abuse are unacceptable and have no place in society. They emphasized the damaging impact of harassment and threats on elected representatives and affirmed their commitment to working with the police and Parliament to vigorously combat such actions. This latest controversy follows the band's set at Coachella 2025 earlier this month, where their display of pro-Palestinian images sparked debate and led to reports that the group had parted ways with their US booking agents, IAG. Sharon Osbourne also commented on the band's political stances, questioning the 'appropriateness of their participation in such a festival.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad That however led to a response from Kneecap, urging Osbourne 'listen to 'War Pigs' that was written by Black Sabbath (her husband),' during a recent interview with Rolling Stone Magazine.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kneecap Respond to Sharon Osbourne, Tell Her to Listen to Black Sabbath's 'War Pigs'
The post Kneecap Respond to Sharon Osbourne, Tell Her to Listen to Black Sabbath's 'War Pigs' appeared first on Consequence. Kneecap have responded to critics of their anti-Israel messaging at Coachella, saying they have been supporting Palestine at every one of their gigs since the band formed in 2017. They even had a retort for Sharon Osbourne, who lambasted the Northern Ireland hip-hop group in a lengthy statement posted on social media. Band member Mo Chara issued a statement to Rolling Stone via email, saying that Kneecap have have thrown their support behind Palestine 'at every single gig since the band's formation, long before October 2023 as the oppression and brutal occupation of Palestine has been ongoing for 77 years.' He continued, 'We believe we have an obligation to use our platform when we can to raise the issue of Palestine, and it was important for us to speak out at Coachella as the USA is the main funder and supplier of weapons to Israel as they commit genocide in Gaza. As I said from the stage, 'The U.S. government could stop the genocide tomorrow.' It's important that young Americans hear and know it.' During their performance at Coachella this past weekend, Kneecap projected the following messaging on the big screen behind them: 'Fuck Israel, Free Palestine,' as well as, 'Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian people … It is being enabled by the US government who arm and fund Israel despite their war crimes.' Sharon Osbourne, who is half Jewish, issued a lengthy statement blasting Kneecap and Coachella organizer Goldenvoice, reading in part, 'I know for a fact that certain people in the industry had written to Goldenvoice, airing their concerns around the booking of Kneecap. I urge you to join me in advocating for the revocation of Kneecap's work visa.' In response to Osbourne's criticism, Chara wrote to Rolling Stone, 'Her rant has so many holes in it that it hardly warrants a reply, but she should listen to 'War Pigs' that was written by Black Sabbath (her husband).' While Ozzy Osbourne is the lead singer of Black Sabbath, the lyrics to 'War Pigs' were actually written by bassist Geezer Butler. Nonetheless, the song has a clear anti-war message, with the opening lines, 'Generals gathered in their masses/ Just like witches at black masses/ Evil minds that plot destruction/ Sorcerer of death's construction/ In the fields, the bodies burning/ As the war machine keeps turning/ Death and hatred to mankind/ Poisoning their brainwashed minds.' Chara further told Rolling Stone, 'The crowd chanting 'Free Palestine' at Coachella was a message of solidarity to the people of Gaza from regular Americans who want to see an end to the genocide, despite their government's arming and funding Israel.' Popular Posts deadmau5 Apologizes for Blacking Out During Coachella Set New Pornographers Drummer Joseph Seiders Charged with Child Pornography The 100 Best Guitarists of All Time Lady Gaga Battles Tech Issues at Coachella: "At Least You Know I Sing Live" Beyoncé's "COWBOY CARTER TOUR" Set to Kick Off with Thousands of Seats Unsold Keanu Reeves to Play Villain in Weezer Movie: Report Subscribe to Consequence's email digest and get the latest breaking news in music, film, and television, tour updates, access to exclusive giveaways, and more straight to your inbox.
