Beneficent Megafestival featured several large bands from world rock, such as Alice in Chains, Gojira, Panther, Tool, Guns N ‘Roses and Metallica
The climate in Villa Parksoccer stadium in the district of Aston, in the English city of Birmingham, last Saturday, 5, was party and celebration with the farewells of the classic formation of Black Sabbath and from Ozzy Osbourne of the stage. The event, called Back to the beginningit was a charity megafestival that featured several other world rock icons. However, despite this context, there was a single artist booed by the public present.
Throughout the day, the event, which allocated profits to three charity institutions (Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital and AHREN CHILDREN’S HOSPICE), had bands like Alice in Chains, Gojira, Panther, Tool, Guns n ‘Roses and Metallic. In addition, some specific supergroups have been assembled. One of them had David Draimanfrom Disturbs and Devicein the vocals of covers of “Shot in the dark“and”Sweet Leaf“. Beside him on stage were Scott Ian (Anthrax), Nuno Bettencourt (Extreme), David Ellefson (ex-Megadeth), Mike Bordin (Faith no Moreex-Ozzy Osbourne) and Adam Wakeman (Support musician of Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath).
But, soon, the artist was booed by the crowd that filled the Villa Parkhome of the English football team Aston Villa. “Let’s start that!?” Draiman. However, it was not revealed the reason for the boos, but the artist starred some controversies recently.
Here’s a clip of David Draiman Getting Boooed. The Serotonin it Gives me is indescribable. pic.twitter.com/t7yeknns2z
– Alia (@thealialink) July 5, 2025
David Draiman Just Got Booed… 😳😳 He repsonded: ‘We Gonna Start This!?’ pic.twitter.com/fjdzgnyp2h
– Punt Road (@punt_rd) July 5, 2025
Missile autograph
David Draiman It is known for defending the State of Israel in the conflict against Palestine and, more recently, Iran. In 2024, he was widely criticized for autographing Israeli army missiles used in attacks on Gaza. The vocalist of Disturbs He also said he would assault supporters of Palestine as Roger Waters and the other members of the Pink Floyd.
Including, in a publication made on social networks (via The Nu Metal Agenda), he spoke after causing a stir with the signature of missiles: “You think some keyboard warriors, ignorant and clueless, will change [minha postura]?
Pronounced against Kneecap
In recent months, Kneecap It has become one of the main groups supporting Palestinian – and suffered numerous reprisals because of this. In April 2025 (via Consequence), Draiman thanked Sharon Osbourne for asking for the revocation of the visas of the Irish Hip Hop trio members, who designed the sentences “F*Do Israel, Free Palestine“In show screen at Coachella.
Left even for Green Day
Node Coachella 2025, Green Day made criticism of the current president of the United States, Donald Trumpduring performance of the hit “American idiot“. In addition, while the band played”Jesus of Suburbia”The vocalist Billie Joe Armstrong He replaced an excerpt from the letter to criticize Israel’s attitudes and draw attention to the suffering of Palestinian children.
In response, David Draiman suggested entering a kind of conversation with Armstrong. “Open offer for #Billyjoearmstrong of @Greenday“He wrote (via Tmdqa). “You know I respect you, brother. I would love to have the opportunity for you to hear the Israeli/Jewish side of this horrible war.
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Source: Rollingstone

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