Iced Earth’s Stu Block responds to that deleted post about the Capitol riots
Last week, we learned that Iced Earth guitarist Jon Schaffer is wanted by the FBI for his involvement in the U.S. Capitol riots. After Schaffer was identified, Iced Earth released a joint statement denouncing the Capitol riots. However, an old post from lead singer Stu Block has many believing he feels differently about the events that […]
Last week, we learned that Iced Earth guitarist Jon Schafferis wanted by the FBI for his involvement in the U.S. Capitol riots. After Schaffer was identified, Iced Earth released a joint statement denouncing the Capitol riots.
However, an old post from lead singer Stu Block has many believing he feels differently about the events that transpired. Now, Block is clarifying his stance on what happened last Wednesday.
During the U.S. Capitol riots last week, hundreds of photos and videos were taken. As a result, metal music fans quickly identified Jon Schaffer as one of the individuals who breached the Capitol building.
So this guy is the guitarist of Iced Earth, a 80s thrash metal band. Let’s make him Twitter famous. His name is Jon Schaffer. pic.twitter.com/DDZOCJuLpo
Then, on Jan. 8, we learned that Schaffer is officially wanted by the FBI for his involvement in the events. After this news broke, Iced Earth released a statement denouncing the riots and Schaffer’s involvement. The statement was released via Luke Appleton’s Instagram page.
“We want to thank those of you who have sent words of support in recent days,” the statement says. “Some of you have been concerned by our silence, which we understand. We needed some time to properly process the information and find out some facts before we made a statement.
We absolutely DO NOT condone nor do we support riots or the acts of violence that the rioters were involved in on January 6th at the US Capitol building. [We] hope that all those involved that day are brought to justice to be investigated and answer for their actions.
With broken hearts we are sending our love and compassion to everyone who has felt pain from the events on January 6th. We are deeply saddened and our hearts go out to the families of the lives lost that day. There are really no proper words to console. Just know we are with you in your shock, grief and pain. Much love to you all. Stu, Luke, Jake, Brent”
However, an old post from Stu Block has many believing the singer was actually supportive of the riots. A now-deleted Facebook post has been floating around the internet that shows Block seemingly supporting the riots.
“Oh it’s happening. History in the making. Sending love to my friends and in the US and all over the world!”
One commenter asked the vocalist if he was “condemning” what happened. However, Block responded with, “Where in my statement would you get that impression?”