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For years, radicals have been trying to subvert the metal scene and use our music to spread their ideological fervour fuelled by hatred. We think it's time to take a stand and do something against it! Of course, our music has some rebellious background, and dealing with political issues is a crucial point for a large number of bands, too. Metal, rock and gothic in all its varieties have never been mere music genres, but they also reflect a certain way of life. So these people encroach our lifestyle to exclude others, spread racism and invoke violence. We are tired of just ignoring or even tolerating these people and ask everybody out there . metal heads, bands, organisers, labels, magazines or even the small record dealer around the corner - for their support. Our music should not be used to agitate against marginal groups or to exclude fans having a different colour of the skin or a different belief, but to experience the spirit of Rock'n'Roll and to share it with others!

• We want to signal our opposition. We don't want our scene to be subverted by people invoking violence and hatred.
• Music bridges opposites and unites people from all over the world in friendship.
• We all have friends from different countries or even far away continents, and we will no longer sit and watch these friendships being put at risk or even destroyed by extremists.
• Not for nothing have metal festivals always been peaceful events, despite the fact that people of different nationalities, cultures and religions come together, and we want to leave that unchanged.
• Therefore we say "fuck off" to racism, xenophobia and religious fundamentalism and every negative aspect that goes along with it.
• All men are equal, no matter which race, nationality, belief or philosophy they belong to. Everyone who argues the converse will not find a ready welcome in the community of peaceable music fans.
• To answer hatred with hatred is not a solution - therefore we also say no to people who call themselves the "enemies" of racism, nationalism or religious fundamentalism, but behave no better than the people they pretend to be against.

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DOWNTIME as well as the city of Kassel stand resolutely against any kind of right-wing violence, no matter if it's within the metal scene or elsewhere. It is frightening how self-evident certain people obviously present right-wing symbols and messages in the public without being aware of what these symbols and messages mean. The discrimination of others and the appeal for violence are a poison which should not be allowed to spread within our veins. This world is already fucked enough, therefore we should rather use our energy for it's salvation instead of lacerating each other. Paint a picture of yourself, how you would like to be and how you want to be seen by others, and don't deny the same right to anyone else around you. And never forget that we are all in the same boat! (http://www.downtime-metal.com)

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