US Revokes Visas for Bob Vylan After 'Death to IDF' Chants at Glastonbury

ROCK BAND'S ANTISEMITIC FURY SPARKS US VISA REVOCATION

In a shocking turn of events, British rock band Bob Vylan has found themselves in hot water after their outrageous chants at Glastonbury festival sparked a diplomatic row with the United States. The band's US tour is now in jeopardy as the State Department has revoked their visas, citing their "hateful tirade" against Israeli soldiers.

The drama unfolded on Saturday afternoon when Bob Vylan took to the stage at Glastonbury, waving a Palestine flag and inciting the crowd to chant "death to the IDF." The inflammatory language was met with cheers from the audience, who waved their own flags in solidarity. But not everyone was impressed.

FURY IN WASHINGTON

Back in Washington, Republican politicians and pro-Israel groups were apoplectic over Bob Vylan's antics. Florida Congressman Randy Fine took to social media, writing "on it" in response to a post from Stop Antisemitism calling for the band's visas to be revoked. Senator Ted Cruz also weighed in, condemning Bob Vylan's comments as "sick."

"It's not just about free speech," Cruz wrote on X. "Thousands of people screaming 'Death to the IDF' is not something that should be tolerated or encouraged at any event, let alone Glastonbury."

BOBBY VLAYN DOUBLES DOWN

But Bob Vylan singer Pascal Robinson-Foster showed no signs of backing down from his comments. In a statement on Instagram, he declared "I said what I said" and boasted about the attention he'd received in the aftermath of his performance.

"I've been inundated with messages of both support and hatred," he wrote. "But you know what? It's not just about me or my band. It's about creating a movement, inspiring future generations to speak out for change."

Robinson-Foster even used his daughter as a prop, claiming that her enthusiasm for school dinner reform had inspired him to keep pushing boundaries.

"Let us display to them loudly and visibly the right thing to do when we want and need change," he wrote. "Today it's a change in school dinners, tomorrow it's a change in foreign policy."

BOB VLAYN: THE BAND THAT WOULDN'T BE SILENCED

Bob Vylan formed in Ipswich, England in 2017 and quickly made a name for themselves with their provocative lyrics and energetic live performances. Their debut album We Live Here was released to critical acclaim, but not without controversy.

In an interview with Louder, Robinson-Foster admitted that getting the album cleared was a challenge due to its "extreme" content. But he insisted that they refused to compromise on their message.

"It's about speaking truth to power and challenging the status quo," he said. "We're not afraid to push boundaries and make people uncomfortable."

Their lyrics often touch on themes of racism, homophobia, capitalism, and toxic masculinity. But it was their anti-Israel chants at Glastonbury that sparked the latest controversy.

GLASTONBURY'S ANTISEMITISM PROBLEM

Glastonbury festival organizer Emily Eavis has apologized for failing to cut off Bob Vylan's live-stream immediately after the chants. The BBC iPlayer broadcast continued for another 40 minutes, allowing the band's inflammatory language to spread far and wide.

"We are urgently reminding everyone involved in the production of the festival that there is no place at Glastonbury for antisemitism, hate speech or incitement to violence," Eavis said in a statement.

But not all critics were satisfied with Eavis' apology. Some accused her of being too slow to react and allowing the situation to escalate.

As Bob Vylan's US tour hangs in the balance, one thing is clear: this band refuses to be silenced.