Modern Black Metal scene has no balls. It’s been a known fact for more than a decade now, but became all the more apparent in the light of the recent “witch hunt” against what they call “political incorrectness” – may it be “hate speech”, “historical revisionism”, or any other sort of heresy.

Being a heretic always meant having inborn dignity, free will and intellectual honesty. That is exactly what today’s extreme music scene lacks the most. Despite its juvenile arrogance and pseudo-rebellious pathos, in reality we see nothing but blatant hypocrisy and simple human cowardice.

Those same people who claim to have “no gods, no masters” are the first to promote “religious tolerance,” when it comes to any religion other than Christianity (say Islam or Judaism).

Those same people who call for “revolt against all authority” are the first to cooperate with the authorities when it comes to the use of legal or financial measures against us – “the heretics”.

Being a heretic always meant going against the crowd, so if the crowd starts to push back, you can be sure about one thing – you are going in the right direction. Continuing this path requires the following:

– Never ask for anything. Make all that you need from scratch – start your own label, record your own music, organize your own events, but never be indebted to your enemies.

– Never make excuses. “If you accept shame to avoid war, you will end having both” – Churchill once said. That is what happens when people think that they can settle the things down by explaining themselves. Your excuses are never enough for your enemies to accept you, but they are just enough for you to lose your friends’ respect.

– Stand your ground and do what shall wilt.