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Controversial Norwegian metal band Taake has officially canceled ten shows in their upcoming 19-date North American tour,reportsBillboard.

The bandhas denied Nazi connections.
The groups managerBjrnar Erevik Nilsen toldNewsweek, It was a provocation.
Not any kind of call for right-wing ideology … At that time Stedjeberg toldThe Guardianthat the lyrics do not encourage either violence or racism.
He added, Our view … is that it is shameful to adhere to Christianity or Islam.
We will be posting a statement about the US Tour as soon as we can.
c’mon bear with us, as Taake has been away for a show.