As the U.S. continues to be rocked by the death of George Floyd, the unarmed black man who was killed by a police officer in Minneapolis, MN, a number of musicians have taken to social media to speak up about the tragedy and the ongoing riots related to it. You can find some posts from various artists below:
Ice-T (Body Count):
When a MF has his knee on your neck…. And his HANDS IN HIS POCKETS… He’s sending a message.
— ICE T (@FINALLEVEL) May 29, 2020
Yesterday some dude asked if I was Triggered.. I said NO. But then I thought about it… What part of watching another brother getting Murdered in broad daylight by the Police SHOULDN'T Trigger me??! Yes I’M Triggered AF.
— ICE T (@FINALLEVEL) May 29, 2020
Amy Lee (Evanescence):
Mark Morton (Lamb Of God):
Trying to stay in a space of Gratitude and Mindfulness….but it’s really fucking difficult today.
I don’t even recognize my own country anymore.#FuckRacism
— Mark Morton (@MarkDuaneMorton) May 29, 2020
The “President” of the “United” States just announced that the National Guard will execute US citizens on site if they are suspected of property theft.
“Any difficulty and we will assume control but, when the looting starts, the shooting starts.”
-Donald Trump— Mark Morton (@MarkDuaneMorton) May 29, 2020
— Mark Morton (@MarkDuaneMorton) May 29, 2020
Theres a lot of beauty in the world…SO much to be thankful for. I try hard to stay grateful & centered.
At the same time, Im heart broken & angry. Appalled & disgusted at whats happening in my country that I LOVE so much.
I wish I knew what I could do to be part of a solution.— Mark Morton (@MarkDuaneMorton) May 29, 2020
Perhaps true….however, when an entire segment of society is being systematically attacked with no effective means of recourse or justice, “taking care” of that community will eventually involve people protecting & defending themselves…by any means necessary. https://t.co/Sly2f84R6a
— Mark Morton (@MarkDuaneMorton) May 29, 2020
Randy Blythe (Lamb Of God):
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Robb Flynn (Machine Head):
View this post on InstagramFrom yesterday’s FB Live. Swipe my Stories to watch the entire video.
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Jesse Leach (Killswitch Engage):
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Lzzy Hale (Halestorm):
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Korn:
“If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.” – Desmond Tutu
We stand for justice and equality for all. Enough is enough. pic.twitter.com/13VcPDWToX— Korn (@Korn) May 31, 2020
Green Day:
Say his name. Demand Justice. Donate.#JusticeForGeorgeFloyd #BlackLivesMatter
(art by Natalie Bui) pic.twitter.com/XTZbcW88m6
— Green Day (@GreenDay) May 30, 2020
Black Veil Brides:
#RIPGeorgeFloyd pic.twitter.com/UONDFGFOe1
— Black Veil Brides (@blackveilbrides) May 30, 2020
We Came As Romans:
“The highest mode of corruption is the abuse of power.” pic.twitter.com/AEFPMXnE6c
— We Came As Romans (@wecameasromans) May 30, 2020
Ben Bruce (Asking Alexandria):
— Ben Bruce (@benjaminbruce) May 30, 2020
Alex Skolnick (Testament):
A tinder box could’ve been avoided by arresting the mf-er who crushed the neck of a handcuffed man face down, begging for life.
No one wants this; those in charge brought it on. Listening to @RATM https://t.co/NFJnbN23JY “burn burn, yes you’re gonna burn” #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd https://t.co/z2wKtwdfZl— Alex Skolnick (@AlexSkolnick) May 29, 2020
Fever 333:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CAyJHrVgbzn/
Power Trip:
View this post on InstagramDON’T. MESS. WITH. THE. HORNET’S. NEST.
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Cedric Bixler-Zavala (The Mars Volta, At the Drive-In):
https://www.instagram.com/p/CAvwkAvA2tO/
Circa Survive:
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Brian Fair (Shadows Fall):
I try to keep my tweets light hearted, positive, but sitting here on my 45th birthday watching the country burn, realizing how little real change has come in my lifetime it’s impossible not to acknowledge the darkness and realize fire might be the only way to bring back the light
— Brian Fair (@brianshadfall) May 30, 2020
Alexis Mincolla (3TEETH):
This country's institutionalized racism not only runs throughs its legislation, municipal systems and perception management narratives but and also deep it the egoic blueprints of its foundation and the psychic scars of its blood soaked history.
— Alexis Mincolla (@AlexisMincolla) May 29, 2020
By tomorrow they’ll be saying George Floyd died of Covid 19 #doublespeak pic.twitter.com/pFyPoQIdxP
— Alexis Mincolla (@AlexisMincolla) May 29, 2020
Venom Prison:
Because black lives matter pic.twitter.com/RPpa5eGR7c
— Venom Prison (@Venomprison) May 29, 2020
UPDATE: Here’s some more posts:
Senses Fail:
#BlackLivesMatter don’t let the Right make this about anything else. This is about systemic racism in this country. This is the karma we have built as a nation built on the blood of black, brown, yellow and red people. If this makes you uncomfortable to confront. Good.
— Senses Fail (@SensesFail) June 1, 2020
Corey Taylor (Slipknot, Stone Sour):
Several roads have brought us to this point. Only one road is going to lead us out of here. We HAVE to take the road together. Fight injustice. Fight racism. Fight oppression.
— Corey Taylor (@CoreyTaylorRock) June 1, 2020
Jay Weinberg (Slipknot):
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Carla Harvey (Butcher Babies):
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Alissa White-Gluz (Arch Enemy):
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Ash Costello (New Years Day):
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Arejay Hale (Halestorm):
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In This Moment:
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Rise Against:
Palaye Royale:
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