A PROTEST gig is set to be held against a controversial singer when his band play in Glasgow.
Heavy metal rockers Disturbed will take to the stage at the OVO Hydro in October.
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Disturbed frontman David DraimanCredit: Getty
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The band will be performing at the OVO Hydro in GlasgowCredit: Alamy
The group has come under fire for their lead singer David Draiman’s stance on the war in Gaza.
The frontman was pictured last year on a visit with the Israeli Defence Forces signing “f*** Hamas” on an artillery shell.
A protest gig has now been organised against the gig and will happen outside the arena.
A number of bands, including promoters Teen Warfare, have announced they will be performing and have teamed up with the group Show Israeli Genocide the Red Card.
The bands performing include Proof of Failure, Reefer Madness and Perøxide.
A post promoting the protest read: “On October 28, Disturbed are scheduled to play the OVO Hydro.
“Pictured is Disturbed’s singer David Draiman signing artillery shells used by the IDF in their genocide against the Palestinian people.
“We need your support on the day, to show people we will not welcome public advocates of genocide in Glasgow.”
It added: “Some of the bands in our local punk scene will be playing a couple of sets to protest the platform being given in the Hydro.
“We will be outside as we aim to make our presence known and unite against such individuals coming to Glasgow.”
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Draiman recently clashed with Billy Joe Armstrong over the war in Gaza.
At Coachella, the Green Day frontman changed a lyric in the band’s anti-war hit Jesus of Suburbia to “the kids from Palestine“.
After Armstrong’s performance, Draiman wrote on social media: “Open offer to #BillyJoeArmstrong from Green Day.
“You know I respect you brother. I’d love to have the opportunity for you to hear the Israeli/Jewish side of this horrific war.
“I’m available to discuss whenever you are. No judgement, nothing preconceived. Let me know.”
Draiman insists he is “pro peace and coexistence between all people”.
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Previous posts on his social media show him visiting the site of the October 7 massacre and paying tribute to the victims.
The OVO Hydro has been approached for comment.
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The protest will happen outside the stadiumCredit: Getty