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How Weird Is It In Greece? THIS Weird

His name is Gerorge Germenis and he’s a member of the Greek Parliament representing the extremist Golden Dawn Party, perhaps the most extreme of the far-right parties in all of Europe.  Comparisons are made to Germany’s neo-Nazi National Democratic Party.  Violence is part of their plan and they hate immigrants.  

This is their logo.  Look familiar?

Germenis also leads another life.  As well as being a Satanist, he’s the frontman and bass player of a Greek/Norwegian black metal band outfit called Naer Mataron, whose next album, Long Live Death, will be out shortly.  Germenis’ stage name is Kaiadas, which he took from the chasm where the ancient Spartans tossed the toss babies no one wanted.

Musicians in politics is not a new concept.  Charlie Angus (NDP/Timmins) and Andrew Cash (NDP/Danforth) both used to be in a Toronto punk band called L’Etranger.  Cash is also known for his solo work.  Neither of them look like this guy.  Needless to say their politics and social ideals are sane.  Unlike this guy.

And the music?  Not the kind of thing Stephen Harper would play on the piano at the house on Sussex Drive.

Alan Cross

is an internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker. In his 40+ years in the music business, Alan has interviewed the biggest names in rock, from David Bowie and U2 to Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters. He’s also known as a musicologist and documentarian through programs like The Ongoing History of New Music.

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