Singer Aurora changes drummer in upcoming shows after controversy with Nazism

The Norwegian singer Aurora shared a post on her social networks commenting on the controversy involving the drummer, Sigmund Westerheim, who is accused of Nazism, announcing that he will be replaced by another professional in the singer’s upcoming performances in Mexico.

The artist said she was sad about having to perform with another musician and that the decision was made because she and her team did not know what to expect when they returned. “Listening to the advice,” he wrote, “it may well be to give some time for the storm to calm down a bit. (If it ever does).”

Throughout the text, Aurora apologizes for not understanding people’s indignation earlier. “I should have explained more. And reassured me more. And I should have apologized more, for the pain and confusion you all felt.”

“I did not put myself in the shoes of people who were questioning the truth. Because, although it seems obvious to me, I see that it was not for many,” the post continues.

Aurora said none of her band members would support far-right ideologies and defended the drummer. According to the singer, the photo he posted with a swastika belongs to a sketch he made in his teens and was meant to be sarcastic.

The artist says that no one in the band knew that the gesture the drummer made after a show at Lollapalooza, in Brazil, could be associated with far-right groups. The number 777, which appeared in Vestrheim’s Instagram username, was to be used as a symbol of “good luck in love” or “connection with God,” he says.

Westerheim was also questioned for hanging one of his photos, which read “skinheads for life”. The term skinheads, or skinheads, comes from the UK counterculture but is traditionally associated with Nazi sympathizers—however, Aurora says the drummer was referring to an anti-racist group called the Skinheads Against Racial Prejudice (Sharp; in free translation, ” Shaving heads against racial prejudice”).

“I know these things, when put together, sound awful. And it’s almost impossible to deny. But there is, in fact, an explanation for everything,” insists the singer, who also says it wouldn’t be right to shoot a drummer.

Despite this, the musician will be replaced at Aurora’s next shows in Mexico. The singer hasn’t said by whom, but suggested it would be someone fans already know. There are also no expectations of Sigmund Westerheim’s return to the stage. (Fulhabers)

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