Ahead of the Bristol band's massive homecoming shows, Joe Talbot talks about what to expect, the Kneecap situation and speaking up for Gaza, a potential supergroup with The National and Ed Sheeran, and the "anti-fascist act" of seeking a connection
Kneecap are scheduled to play in Toronto and Vancouver in October
“The more people talk about it, the more everyone feels less scared to talk about it as well"
Avon and Somerset Police are dropping the Kneecap inquiry due to "insufficient evidence to provide a realistic prospect of conviction for any offence"
Malakian tells NME about his approach to politics, thoughts on the Kneecap situation, the chemistry within SOAD now and 'Addicted To The Violence’
"Why open and publicise an investigation into fuck all?"
Other acts supporting the alliance include Kneecap, Fontaines D.C., Brian Eno and Garbage
He claims that “the message Kneecap seeks to spread is in direct conflict with those shared values” that the city holds
The singer recently hit out at Tom Morello for praising the trio, and the Irish band took to social media to call Draiman a “straight up c**t”
Shows include stops in Liverpool, Manchester, Glasgow and more