Updated
Updated · Rolling Stone · Jul 10
Charley Crockett Drops Twin Temple From July Shows Over Satanic Imagery
Updated
Updated · Rolling Stone · Jul 10

Charley Crockett Drops Twin Temple From July Shows Over Satanic Imagery

3 articles · Updated · Rolling Stone · Jul 10

Summary

  • Twin Temple said Wednesday they were removed from opening Crockett’s shows next week, ending a run of July dates they had been scheduled to play.
  • Crockett confirmed the split in remarks to Rolling Stone and doubled down Friday on Instagram, writing: “Fuck Trump. Fuck Epstein. But hail Satan? Not me Jack.”
  • The Los Angeles duo’s act centers on Satanic themes, with songs including “Lucifer, My Love” and imagery such as pentagrams and upside-down crosses.
  • Twin Temple said they were disappointed by the decision and framed it as an issue of artistic freedom, while still thanking fans for their support.
  • The pairing’s origins were unclear, though both acts have ties to producer Shooter Jennings; Twin Temple is still set to open Danzig’s September tour.

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