The Metal Community Reacts to For Today Guitarist’s Anti-Gay Rant
The metal community was taken by storm last night when For Today guitarist Mike Reynolds stepped out of the closet. Never a group to hold back, here’s how various metal notables have reacted:
This is Hell:
Fuck this guy. RT “@theprp: For Today Guitarist Mike Reynolds: “Don’t Be Deceived, Homosexuality Is A Sin”:theprp.com/?p=58595”
— This Is Hell (@THISISHELL) January 10, 2013
Paolo Gregoletto of Trivium:
Must not tweet about hateful religious bands. Must not tweet about hateful religious bands. Must not tweet about hateful religious bands…
— Paolo Gregoletto (@TriviumPaolo) January 10, 2013
Twitching Tongues:
No tolerance for these people. theprp.com/2013/01/10/new…
— Twitching Tongues (@twtchngtongues) January 10, 2013
Touche Amore:
Not sure what a For Today is, but that @mikefortoday guy representing them is a real dumb asshole. #whenreadingabookmakesyoudumber
— Touche Amore (@ToucheAmore) January 10, 2013
Stone-Cold Steve Austin [Editor’s Note: We have not been able to verify the authenticity of this screen cap.]:
For today has always and will always be a band that is about loving people, we have no hatred towards any people regardless of what they believe or how they live. We may not agree on everything but Jesus loves you and died for you. And so would we.
Blessings, For Today
This scene has always and will always be about acceptance. Homophobia and intolerance have no place here. Unity isnt just a hashtag. This isnt a platform for extremism and ignorance. Read lyrics. Fully understand what bands youre supporting with your hard earned dollars. Dont perpetuate hate, myth, and intolerance. Fucking evolve.
Thanks: B-Dizzle and The PRP
