ADL Shocked that Neo-Nazi Band Set to Perform in Tel Aviv

The concert organizer postponed the scheduled appearance in Tel Aviv of the Austrian neo-Nazi band Der Blutharsch following widespread criticism of the event by Israeli public figures and ADL. The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) was shocked to learn that the Austrian neo-Nazi band "Der Blutharsch" is scheduled to perform at the Kosmonaut Club in Tel Aviv on October 9. ADL sent the following letter to the producers of the concert, Igor and Tanya Simkin and Topheth Prophet, a record company based in Ra'anana, Israel: This band, which has long utilized obvious Nazi and fascist symbols and imagery in its packaging and song lyrics, is part of a disturbing and growing international trend which introduces the language of racism and anti-Semitism to youth throughout the world. ADL has long tracked the activities of extremists has found that many hate group members, especially neo-Nazi skinheads, have been drawn to white supremacy by listening to hate rock on the Internet, on CD's and at concerts.