The scandal broke out following a video in which Gribaldo, visibly altered, exclaimed: “Aguante Milei, the c … of your mother!”
The emblematic punk rock band Phlegm I echoed his guitarist Luis Gribaldoafter a video was viralized in which the musician manifested his support for the president Javier Milei and threw harsh criticism against Peronism. The decision, as explained by the members of the group in a statement, obeys “Irreconcilable political differences”.
“We want to tell you that Luis Gribaldo is no longer part of phlegm. This decision was made by irreconcilable differences that have emerged in recent times. We appreciate their contribution and commitment during these years,” they said from the band in a message released on February 3 .
The video that unleashed the scandal in phlegm for supporting Javier Milei
The scandal broke out following a video in which Gribaldo, visibly altered, exclaimed: “Aguante Milei, the c … of your mother!”while describing Juan Domingo Perón and Kirchnerism as “Nazis.”
In the same recording, the guitarist continued with insults and opinions about Argentine politics, which generated a wave of social networks reactions. While some supported him in the name of freedom of expression, others considered their unacceptable sayings within a band with the history and legacy of phlegm.
The news shook the followers of the group, which is among the maximum referents of punk rock In Argentina. Founded in the 80s in Gerli, Phlegm was characterized by his irreverent attitude and his raw lyricreflecting the disappointment and disenchantment of a generation.
After the death of his iconic leader Ricky Espinosa In 2002, the band managed to stay active with different alignments, adapting to the times without losing its answering essence. In this new chapter in their history, the remaining members reaffirmed that they will continue with the same usual energy.
Source: Ambito
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