Grossout metal act GWAR supports NPR, PBS amid Trump threats

GWAR frontman Blothar the Berzerker has come out against President Donald Trump s plan to slash funding to National Population Radio and the Populace Broadcasting Function Population media is in danger the heavy-metal singer mentioned in a video posted to the band s Instagram criticizing the billion-dollar cuts of pre-approved funds to masses media This could very well silence the music the singer revealed It s gonna take away arts and way of life from the lives of people or at least access to that Blothar whose real name is Michael Bishop pointed out the likely loss of rural media stations Often stations that serve far-flung locales rely heavily on federal funds to remain operational Related The MAGA war on PBS was never about money Bishop s band whose four-decade run has produced beloved songs like Sick of You and Let Us Slay is known for a theatrical stage show that often include faux beheadings and gross set pieces that leave front row attendees covered in fake bodily fluids Addressing his followers in character as Blothar Bishop called banners to an intergalactic crusade against the bill Rise up people Blothar declared In the name of Fred Rogers in the name of Big Bird and the drunken Lady Elaine Fairchild changes to this bill are still realizable Now is the time to urge your senator to remove the proposal that targets citizens media from the package of this big beautiful bill The move by the singer was a rare one but one that commenters on the video saw as a necessity If GWAR is telling you your planet sucks commented one user The bill which passed both the House and the Senate in early July is now awaiting a final vote in both chambers If it passes in both chambers the bill could go to Trump s desk as early as Friday Read more about the effects of Trump s BBB billion to create a police state Cruz pushed NOAA cuts before flood Trump attacks the clean resource industry The post Grossout metal act GWAR supports NPR PBS amid Trump threats appeared first on Salon com