Singapore black metal band Devouror’s planned debut concert here this weekend has been cancelled following complaint from the Council of Churches of Malaysia (CCM), its organisers have confirmed.
In a statement, a spokesman for the organisers, Goatlordth Records, said it opted to cancel the show as it has no intention to cause harm or get into trouble with the authorities.
“The cancellation of this event has not only set a huge setback to us as the organiser in financial terms, but it also has caused many fans of extreme music to be denied of their interest.
“In this democratic country, we are all aware of our freedom to invest interest in almost anything. For some people, extreme music is the preferred channel,” said the spokesman.
The spokesman lamented the unfair and negative image painted on fans of extreme music, and admitted that concerts here would be a luxury compared to the open air festivals that could be found in other countries, such as in Europe.
“Many of the fans of extreme music are also pillars of the society. Many of them are competent professionals and are best at their fields.
“Many are also devoted followers of their religion(s) whom many others have massive respect for, as individuals. Therefore, to belittle the fans of extreme music with shameful judgment is a scrutiny of your own personal values,” said the statement.
Earlier today, CCM had complained to Putrajaya today over the concert schedule on Easter Day this weekend, with its secretary-general Rev. Hermen Shastri claiming that the band Devouror “prides itself” on allegedly anti-Christian and pro-Satanic lyrics.
The five-man band Devouror consists of veterans in Singapore’s black metal scene with over 25 years of experience.
It describes its sound as “Bestial Deathcult Warfare” with influences from metal bands such as Possessed, Sarcofago, Necrovore, Blasphemy, Death, and Sodom.
Hermen’s concerns come in the wake of the decision by Singapore to pull the plug on Swedish black metal band Watain on March 7, several hours before it was due to perform in the island republic.
The authorities there cited concerns over the band’s history of denigrating religions and promoting violence. Singapore’s Info-comm Media Development Authority initially allowed the performance to take place at Ebenex Live Space in Paya Lebar, restricted to those aged 18 and above.
However the cancellation followed security concerns recently raised by the Singaporean Ministry of Home Affairs, who said the band’s performance has the potential to cause enmity and disrupt Singapore’s social harmony.
Last week, a concert called Sarawak Metal Regime originally scheduled in Miri for this Saturday was also cancelled due to religious complaints and pressure.
lel malaysia. this is why a lot artist dont come to malaysia to perform.
Hermen’s concerns come in the wake of the decision by Singapore to pull the plug on Swedish black metal band Watain on March 7, several hours before it was due to perform in the island republic.
The authorities there cited concerns over the band’s history of denigrating religions and promoting violence. Singapore’s Info-comm Media Development Authority initially allowed the performance to take place at Ebenex Live Space in Paya Lebar, restricted to those aged 18 and above.
However the cancellation followed security concerns recently raised by the Singaporean Ministry of Home Affairs, who said the band’s performance has the potential to cause enmity and disrupt Singapore’s social harmony.
Singapore black metal band Devouror’s planned debut concert here this weekend has been cancelled following complaint from the Council of Churches of Malaysia (CCM), its organisers have confirmed.
Mayhem wannabe? These guys are veteran in the Spore black metal scene bro. Consist of guys from Impiety. One of the earliest bands to emerge from Spore scene.
Mayhem wannabe? These guys are veteran in the Spore black metal scene bro. Consist of guys from Impiety. One of the earliest bands to emerge from Spore scene.
mayhem still the OG, started in the early 80s..inspired many bands..
Nope, if u wanna say like that. It’s Hellhammer & Bathory that inspired many bands including Mayhem.
And Mayhem was only good when Dead & Euronymous was still around.
both introduced the scene in the early 80s but non took it too far other than mayhem..their member/fan literally burned churches and arson the city..threw dead pigs and blood to the poser to shove them off at their concert..dead occasionally slit his wrist just to show that they mean business n wud to to such extend to photograph dead's exploded brain as album cover, took bit of his skull and make necklace out of it.. give it away to musicians he deemed worthy..
both introduced the scene in the early 80s but non took it too far other than mayhem..their member/fan literally burned churches and arson the city..threw dead pigs and blood to the poser to shove them off at their concert..dead occasionally slit his wrist just to show that they mean business n wud to to such extend to photograph dead's exploded brain as album cover, took bit of his skull and make necklace out of it.. give it away to musicians he deemed worthy..
And because of that, u said this band is Mayhem wannabe? They don’t even sound like Mayhem. And please, it was Varg of Burzum with extreme mindset & Dead was a depressive kid while Euronymous was just an a*hole who took advantage of Dead’s condition to make Mayhem looks extreme.
Kind of like when Alvin Tan doing his bak kut teh greeting during Ramadan. If he had posted that any other time of the year, no one would be triggered.
So an anti-christian band doing a concert during Easter weekend seems intentional and provocative.
Ok. If musical expression is banned wuts stopping religious groups from stopping other genres? Its not like they know how to tell the diference
Not necessarily just 'musical expression' lah... Any other types of expressions or whatever, with similar themes will probably receive the same treatment la... Eg, You may be making a play or theatre, or poem appreciation events, but if the theme is eg murderous, voilent and satanic, will probably receive the same objections...
Not necessarily just 'musical expression' lah... Any other types of expressions or whatever, with similar themes will probably receive the same treatment la... Eg, You may be making a play or theatre, or poem appreciation events, but if the theme is eg murderous, voilent and satanic, will probably receive the same objections...
Howabout vampires x crusaders😐 bring Powerwolf here
If those themes like u mentioned kenot, then macbeth also shud be banned la?
This post has been edited by Einjahr: Apr 22 2019, 09:48 AM
Fuck the woods and shit. Deserts are more kvlt because what's more metal than being constantly dehydrated in the middle of nowhere?
QUOTE(Einjahr @ Apr 22 2019, 09:47 AM)
Howabout vampires x crusaders😐 bring Powerwolf here
If those themes like u mentioned kenot, then macbeth also shud be banned la?
QUOTE(AGK @ Apr 22 2019, 10:00 AM)
Try and see la....
QUOTE(tentenko @ Apr 16 2019, 11:41 AM)
mayhem still the OG, started in the early 80s..inspired many bands..
QUOTE(fapman @ Apr 16 2019, 10:57 AM)
Mayhem wannabe? These guys are veteran in the Spore black metal scene bro. Consist of guys from Impiety. One of the earliest bands to emerge from Spore scene.
Black metal gig axed after complaint from churches 
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