While two of Maneskin’s members – bassist Victoria de Angelis and drummer Ethan Torchio – belong to the LGBTQ+ community, frontman Damiano David and guitarist Thomas Raggi have drawn criticism for their gender-fluid image, often paired with makeup and high heels. In an interview with “The Guardian” de Angelis that there are cases of even extreme accusations. “It’s stupid that queer people who should be fighting these stereotypes talk about it that way and make it more hateful.” The fact that [Raggi i David – red.] being straight doesn’t mean they can’t wear makeup. Or high heels – adds the bassist of the Italian band.
Damiano David: People think we’re like the Sex Pistols or Mötley Crüe
– Everything we do with Thomas is always filtered through two people who are queer. Of course, we don’t experience the same things, but we live very close to people from the LBGTQ+ community every day, says David.
The band also spoke of criticism from conservatives and “fans of traditional rock and roll and fascists who hate us with all their might”. Damiano David also told about a conspiracy theory that is circulating in their native Italy:
They say we’re getting famous because we’re paid to work with the Italian government to promote genderfluid.
– A lot of people are really proud. But Italy is a very conservative country and is intimidated by the fact that someone can wear makeup or high heels, go half-naked or not be straight. But f*** them, adds de Angelis.
Musicians who , also talked about how wrongly they are perceived by many people. “People think we’re like the Sex Pistols or Mötley Crüe, but we’re nothing like them. We are more aware of the risks of drugs and how they affect the body. I don’t even drink alcohol anymore, says David.
Source: Gazeta
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