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rock band primitive scream He has been accused of displaying “grossly anti-Semitic” imagery at a London concert.
Community Security Trust (CST) The Scottish group was reported to police after a video was shown on the platform on Monday, showing the Star of David combined with a swastika.
This backdrop was visible when the band performed their 2000 song, “Swastika eyes”, During an event at Camden Roundhouse.
CST, which provides security to Jewish communities in Britain, called for an “immediate investigation” from the venue.
In a statement shared with the Press Association, a spokesperson said: “Associating the Star of David with the swastika implies that Jews are Nazis and risks promoting hatred towards Jews.
“There should be an immediate investigation by the venue and promoter into how this happened and we have informed the police.”
The band, founded by frontman Bobby Gillespie in 1982, was performing a 25-year anniversary show for their album XTRMNTR.
As the group performed swastika eyesBehind them appeared photos of political figures, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, showing a Star of David with a swastika in their eyes.
Roundhouse has apologized to fans for the incident.
The Camden venue said they “deeply regret” that “highly offensive” graphics were displayed, adding that this was done entirely without their knowledge.
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In a statement, a spokesperson for the Roundhouse said they were “appalled” by the performance.
“We are shocked that anti-Semitic imagery was displayed during the Primal Scream event at the Roundhouse on Monday 8 December,” the spokesperson said.
“We deeply regret that these extremely offensive images were presented on our platform and we unreservedly apologize to anyone who attended the event and to the broader Jewish community.
“That content, which was used completely without our knowledge, goes against all of our values.”
The spokesperson said that Roundhouse “condemns anti-Semitism in all its forms”.
He added: “Acts of hatred, discrimination or prejudice of any kind are completely unacceptable and have no place in our community or venues.
“The safety of our employees and event-goers is of paramount importance to us.
“We stand in solidarity with the Jewish community and are committed to ensuring that our spaces are places where everyone feels safe, respected and valued.”
Primal Scream and the Metropolitan Police have been contacted for comment.