Norma Jean vocalist says #MAGA hats are welcome at their shows
Cory Brandan, vocalist for metalcore stalwarts Norma Jean, says he welcomes “Make America Great Again” hats at his band’s shows, among other presumably offensive items. “Make America Great Again” or #MAGA is the furtively racist slogan used by President Trump that frequently adorns red ball caps.
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The issue was raised by Brandan in a series of tweets on Wednesday, the singer seemingly opposing an earlier statement from Every Time I Die vocalist Keith Buckley. While Buckley said his band “doesn’t need” Trump supporters and bigots, Brandon counters that he “doesn’t give a shit who comes to our shows. #MAGA hats welcome. Hillary shirts welcome. Gay pride flags. Pentagrams. Upside down crosses.”
The musician attempts to clarify his position in subsequent replies, condemning “thought police” and refuting accusations of self-promotion. Read Brandan’s tweets below:
I don’t give a shit who comes to our shows. #MAGA hats welcome. Hillary shirts welcome. Gay pride flags. Pentagrams. Upside down crosses. …Crosses? Uh, duck dynasty shirts? Idk, all that crap. Bring all the offensive things.
— Cory Brandan (@CoryBrandan) August 8, 2018
Uhoh. Thought police are out. Turn off your porch lights.
— Cory Brandan (@CoryBrandan) August 8, 2018
People accusing me of “just wanting people to come to our shows”… Uh yeah. I do. How is that weird? You should get to know a guy, geez.
— Cory Brandan (@CoryBrandan) August 8, 2018
I just want to yell over sad heavy riffs for the populous. Then we can all be equally sad. #Equality
— Cory Brandan (@CoryBrandan) August 8, 2018
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