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Nazi Punks Fuck Off

A Note on Right-Wing Bands on KFTH
KILL FROM THE HEART is primarily a reference page -- hopefully a source of information that, aside from some minor editorializing here and there, comes to you objectively so you can make your own decisions. "Punk means thinking for yourself." The views of the bands on the site do not reflect those of its creators, etc. Plenty of punk bands intentionally employed "offensive" lyrics or imagery -- from the Sex Pistols, the Crucifucks, and the Feederz to GG Allin, Vile, Chronic Sick, and such -- for a number different reasons (some more valid that others).

However, I think so-called "RAC" / "white pride" bands are a different animal. While I don't believe that simply ignoring the existence such bands really accomplishes anything, it's a cop-out for anyone to claim "it's just music, maan." This is not to make blanket statements about all bands with "sketchy" politics (for example, YDL ≠ Skrewdriver). But just to make it clear: Fuck the Nazis, fuck the Klan, fuck the National Front, fuck any organized racist / homophobic / anti-semitic group out there. Iit might be hard to believe for the vast majority who don't see it every day, but right-wing goons do exist in the punk scene to this day, and beat and (in extreme cases) kill people.

For every RAC band whose discography appears on KFTH, I'm gonna make a small donation to a organization like the NAACP, Anti-Defamation League, etc. Ian Stuart, eat yer heart out!