Elon Musk Dummy Beheaded on Stage During Rock Music Festival
- A heavy metal band called Gwar staged a mock beheading of a mannequin representing Elon Musk during their performance at Riot Fest in Chicago, eliciting cheers from the crowd.
- Critics condemned the act for potentially normalizing violence, with one remarking, ‘That's not edgy; it's grotesque and reckless.’
- Riot Fest responded to the backlash, stating, ‘Gwar crossed a major line’ while also noting the humorous nature of the criticism on social media.
- Gwar is known for their grotesque performances since their founding in 1984, and this mock beheading has sparked significant controversy among fans and critics.
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PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: Dummies resembling President Donald J. Trump and former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) frontman Elon Musk were beheaded during a rock music festival performance in Chicago, Illinois, over the weekend.WHO WAS INVOLVED: Heavy metal band Gwar performed the stunt.WHEN & WHERE: The incident occurred on Saturday, during Riot Fest in Chicago.IMPACT: The event has reignited discussions about violent political rheto…
GWAR ‘Beheads’ Elon Musk and ‘Murders’ Trump During Riot Fest Music Performance as Critics Say It ‘Normalizes Violence’
Heavy metal veterans Gwar shocked audiences at this weekend’s Riot Fest in Chicago with a dramatic stage stunt that stirred major backlash. The band acted out a mock beheading of Elon Musk and a simulated murder of President Donald Trump, prompting critics to accuse them of “normalizing violence.” A viral clip from the event shows […]
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