An old photo of Alexander “Impaler” Friberg (Shining, Naglfar) giving a Nazi salute has been circulating online. As such, he has since taken to social media to apologize for the offensive image.
Friberg said the following:
“It is with heavy heart I have to address the disgusting picture of me that is online on different forums. There’s no excuse here but I feel that I need to say something about it. Maybe I just makes things worse by mentioning this but it has to be done.
I have no recollection of this photo, but it was taken when I toured in Chile about 10-12 years ago. I was drunk, younger, immature and was aiming to provoke all the time.
I have looked back on my young self several times with regret.
This is obviously something I feel extremely bad and stupid about and NOTHING I stand for what so ever!!
I believe that every person can change for the better and believe me when I tell you that I’m a changed man.
I want to send all of you who follow my journey my deepest sincere apologies. And to my band mates, I’m truly sorry for this fuck up!
I can’t change the past but I can do something about the future and be the best person that I can be.
All the best”
Metal Anarchy 
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