Primal Scream defend image of swastika inside Star of David shown during London gig

The Guardian - World NewsEN 2 min read 100% complete by Matthew WeaverDecember 12, 2025 at 03:16 PM

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Primal Scream is facing criticism after displaying a video featuring a swastika inside a Star of David during a London concert at the Roundhouse. The video, shown during their performance of "Swastika Eyes," also included images of political figures like Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump, as well as scenes of destruction in Gaza. The Roundhouse expressed its disapproval, stating the video was shown without their knowledge, and the incident was reported to the police by the Community Security Trust. Primal Scream defended the video as a piece of art intended to provoke debate about current governments' actions, asserting their right to freedom of expression. However, critics, including the Creative Community for Peace, condemned the display as antisemitic, while the CST called for an investigation.

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Gaza Strip 40% Roundhouse ×250% London ×250% Donald Trump 60% Benjamin Netanyahu ×270% Primal Scream ×380% Bobby Gillespie 80%

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antisemitism 90% primal scream 80% swastika 80% star of david 80% controversy 70% racism 60% freedom of expression 60% london gig 50% political figures 40%