Sumerian Records have stirred up some heated conversation with some recent posts on social media. The label, who over the years have been home to the likes of The Dillinger Escape Plan, Between The Buried And Me, Black Veil Brides, Bad Omens, Korn‘s Jonathan Davis, Periphery and many more, have publicly taken a stance against continued COVID vaccinations.
In a series of tweets apparently made by the label’s founder Ash Avildsen, Sumerian‘s official Twitter account took to decrying tentative FDA plans to implement an annual COVID vaccination going forward. That post read as follows:
We do not believe anyone should be forced to take a covid booster shot every year for the REST OF THEIR LIVES like the FDA now suggests. That is your personal choice. If you think people shouldn’t be allowed at shows unless they have every booster every year, then we disagree???? pic.twitter.com/x5fQpmJrUA
— Sumerian Records (@SumerianRecords) March 1, 2023
Several conversations sprouted from that, including:
Freedom of speech. Freedom of choice. Freedom of bodily autonomy. Freedom from government control. Freedom from censorship or being bullied for a difference in personal beliefs about your own body. Ya know…. The pillars and foundation of what rock and roll was built on.
— Sumerian Records (@SumerianRecords) March 2, 2023
First Steph thank you for your service and bravery. ?? ????? Second – we are assuming it wasn’t in LA SF or NYC or Canada. Hospital workers have been forced in many places. Even certain music agents have been forced to take boosters to book bands ??
— Sumerian Records (@SumerianRecords) March 2, 2023
A post from Misha Mansoor, guitarist for ex-Sumerian Records band Periphery, also sparked some discussion:
You guys get hacked?
— Misha Mansoor (@mishaperiphery) March 1, 2023
no, neither did your singer lol. why don’t me you and Spencer have a live discussion? My girlfriend was a front line Covid nurse risking her life every day way before the vaccine existed. I am passionate about this for a reason. Miss ya brother! -Ash
— Sumerian Records (@SumerianRecords) March 1, 2023
This top Johns Hopkins doctor didn’t get hacked either. Came out today. Watch first 2 minutes Misha and tell me what your honest thoughts are. You’re a very smart human. I want to hear. ??-Ash https://t.co/1h62YMQ7Vz
— Sumerian Records (@SumerianRecords) March 1, 2023
