Former guest on a recent episode of the Iblis Manifestation podcast Hellhammer/Celtic Frost And now Triptycon Singer, guitarist, main songwriter Tom Gabriel Fisher (alias Tom Gabriel Warrior) has weighed in on the debate over whether musicians should use their platforms to preach political and environmental views on record and on stage. Blabber Mouse): “It’s a fine line. It’s two-sided. I’m the first person who doesn’t like to be told what to think or do. Ever since I was a student, I’ve always had issues with authority figures and it hurt me deeply because I didn’t want to be told what to do. Of course, this basically determined my entire life path. But at the same time, I was given a huge gift from my platform, my audience. And in my opinion, even if I honestly don’t take myself that seriously – and I really do and people who know me know that’s true – I still think we have some responsibility. If we’re given this platform as a gift, are we supposed to walk blindly and not address things that need to be addressed, especially for young people? I’m speaking as a former young person who had the same issues decades ago.”
He continued: “I really Bono of U2 Or sometimes I disagree with the other protagonists. Sometimes I empathize with their concerns. But I don’t want to be a missionary, and I respect my point of view. They don’t want me to tell them what to think. Do I have the right to tell them about politics, the environment, or anything else? No, I don’t, and they don’t want me to tell them. Tom Shit WarriorAmong you, what to think, what to do. So, it’s a kind of internal debate. Do you raise issues that you know need to be addressed, especially for the people who are shaping this planet now and in the future, the young people in the audience? Do you raise these issues or do you stay silent because it’s not your place? I’m not a politician, otherwise I would have been. But I’m a musician. On the one hand, I’ve traveled the world for 43 years, I’ve seen countless things, I’ve spoken to countless people, I’ve seen ups and downs. And I believe that I have some intelligence, that I follow what’s happening to the environment, what’s happening to oppressed people, women, animals. And sometimes it’s very hard to stay silent. So, I raise these issues. I just try to give some measure and not go overboard. As I said before, I don’t want to be Bono, but the people who come to my concerts are coming for the music, Tom“I know that sounds preachy, but this is always a very difficult question and you have to trust your instincts and trust that this is the right time to do this.”
Tom He added, “Music also transports thought. Music transports energy. And since I became a metal fan in the ’70s, there are certain musicians that I’ve looked up to that I’ve admired over the last 50 years that I’ve read in interviews with when they were teenagers and I’m like, ‘Wow, this is thought-provoking.’ And even if you’re reading the interview for the music and they’re saying something about the environment or the political situation, you’re like, ‘Wow, this is thought-provoking.’ So in a way, there is a responsibility. It would be so blind to act like the planet is perfect and not say anything. ‘I’m only doing this to sell records.’ How shallow. No, sometimes you have to. If you have a conscience, you have to put at least some of your career on the line, because there will be people that you disagree with and they’re not going to buy your albums. But sometimes you have to put it on the line with each other and take responsibility and say something. As long as you do it carefully, I think that’s the case.”
Fisher He also said he understands that some fans tend to become upset when musicians they follow on social media speak out about their political beliefs.
“One of my favorite counterarguments is, ‘He’s a musician. He should focus on playing music.’ Of course, I understand that argument, and it makes sense.” Tom “But then again, who are you? If you’re a baker or a taxi driver or a banker, you have a political opinion too. And why is that opinion better than…?” [Being] Being a musician is also a profession. [I’m] Musician, [I] Shouldn’t I express my opinion? And do you know better than me because you’re a baker? No, we all have our opinions. And, rather, having travelled the world for 43 years, visited every country and come into contact with the people who live there, literally come into contact with them, not as a tourist but actually talked to them, travelled through their countries on tours, etc., I might have a better view of the globe than a Hackney housewife. [a suburb of London]”
The Manifestation of Iblis The organizers are ShayanMusician and fitness coach. Born in Tehran, Iran after the Islamic Revolution. Grew up in a world of totalitarian religious extremism governed by cultural and social restrictions, where disobedience could lead to imprisonment or even death. Known as the frontman and guitarist for the black/death metal band. TrivaxHe is currently based in the UK.
last year, Tom And the rest Triptycon At some concerts they played early Celtic Frost The song pays tribute to the influential Swiss metal band he co-founded 40 years ago.
bassist Martin Eric Ainplayed together Fisher To both Hellhammer and Celtic Frostdied of a heart attack in October 2017 at the age of 50.
Celtic Frost They reformed in 2001 and released a comeback album. “Monotheist” via Century Media/Wandering Death The band broke up in 2006, but in 2008 Fisher Formation Triptycon.
