Irish group that showed support for Paachella suggests the criticism to hear the anti-war message of “War Pigs” by Black Sabbath
The hip hop group Kneecap responded to criticism of his pro-Palestinian statements made during Coachella-and even left a message directly to Sharon Osbourne:
She should hear ‘WAR PIGS’from Black Sabbath. ”
In message sent to Rolling Stone USAthe member Moon He said the Belfast band has defended the Palestinian cause since its foundation in 2017, long before the conflict aggravation in October 2023.
Brutal occupation and oppression against the Palestinian people have lasted 77 years. We feel the obligation to use our platform to draw attention to this. ”
During the festival show, messages such as “Free Palestine” and “Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian people” were projected on the big screen, with direct criticism also to the United States government, described as an accomplice for providing weapons and military support to Israel.
Moon reinforced the importance of gesture: “It was essential to speak in Coachellasince the US is the main financiers of genocide in Gaza. As I said on stage, ‘The US government could end it tomorrow.’
Among those who have spoken against performance is Sharon Osbournewhich published a long text on social networks criticizing the Kneecap and the organization of the festival, in addition to publicly requesting the revocation of the group’s work visa.
The answer came sharp: “Her statement has so many holes that it is not even worth responding point to point, but she could hear ‘WAR PIGS’written by Black Sabbath (her husband’s band), ”he said Chara. The track, with letter of Geezer Butler and vocal of Ozzy OsbourneIt is an anti-war classic with verses that denounce the destructive logic of armed conflicts.
The artist also highlighted the public reception:
The shouts of ‘Free Palestine’ during our show were a message of solidarity from the American people to the people of Gaza – a desire for justice, despite the actions of the government themselves. ”
See this photo on InstagramA publication shared by Socialist Voice (@socialistvoice)
Amongst the Hundreds of Violent Zionist Threats There’s Thousands of These ❤️🇵🇸❤️ pic.twitter.com/a7kfgzzfnw
– Kneecap (@kneecapceol) April 22, 2025
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Source: Rollingstone

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