To say Donald Trump is drawing fire from a ton of sources right now is a bit of an understatement. Bands like Anal Trump, United Nations, and Havok immediately dropped songs on Inauguration Day to voice their distaste (comedically and in general terms), and now we've got Metallica's Kirk Hammett weighing in on the situation.
Hammett states the American people should "reject lies, fear mongering, [and] misguided anger," and also voices his concern over the Trump administration's denying of climate change.
Trump's Inaugural Address
and his asking us to put America first sounds, to me, familiar to…— Kirk Hammett (@KirkHammett) January 21, 2017
…what was said in speeches going around Germany in the 1930's …and later Russia in the 1940's …
— Kirk Hammett (@KirkHammett) January 21, 2017
Pay attention people !
Stand up for truth, compassion and togetherness.Don't settle for anything less.
— Kirk Hammett (@KirkHammett) January 21, 2017
Reject lies
Fear mongering
Misguided AngerThe system wants us divided, so it's easier to control us emotionally.
— Kirk Hammett (@KirkHammett) January 21, 2017
WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER!
LIKE IT OR NOT, WE NEED EACH OTHER TO OVERCOME THE BIGGER THREAT…
— Kirk Hammett (@KirkHammett) January 21, 2017
And we all know what the threat is – people in power who are trying to deny us and our children and grandchildren a healthy green future
— Kirk Hammett (@KirkHammett) January 21, 2017
REJECT AMERICAN CARNAGE
We are a better nation right now than ever, better than just 5 years ago!
— Kirk Hammett (@KirkHammett) January 21, 2017
REJECT THE LIES FROM THE PEOPLE IN THE NEW ADMINISTRATON, THEY ARE THERE ONLY TO FEED THEIR OWN THIRST FOR GREED AND POWER
— Kirk Hammett (@KirkHammett) January 21, 2017
America never stopped being great!!
America is one of the wealthiest and most prosperous nations on the planet.
I'm proud of America!!
— Kirk Hammett (@KirkHammett) January 21, 2017
To say America is not great, that it lacks greatness, sets up a scenario for manipulation and control from others – pay attention people!
— Kirk Hammett (@KirkHammett) January 21, 2017
Remember the great America of today.
Then I'll check in with you about America's greatness in 6 months and we'll see what's changed.
— Kirk Hammett (@KirkHammett) January 21, 2017
The only people who deny CLIMATE CHANGE are the same people who stand to lose from renewable energy
— Kirk Hammett (@KirkHammett) January 21, 2017
This administration is thinking that it can just ignore CLIMATE CHANGE.
People, it now comes down to us to make up the difference..
— Kirk Hammett (@KirkHammett) January 21, 2017
Let's not stand for their preaching lies about our Mother Earth –
DENY THE DENIERS !!!THEY ARE THE EARTH KILLERS
— Kirk Hammett (@KirkHammett) January 21, 2017
One final thing –
If we don't put up a fight we risk losing our rights..
Defend Democracy from those who want to crush it !
— Kirk Hammett (@KirkHammett) January 21, 2017
I have a feeling Hammett isn't going to be the only big musician pissed off. Oh, and on the same topic – did you see that stupid nazi fuck Richard Spencer get punched to Hatebreed?
