Summary:
- Bands including Scowl, Speed, and Zulu have withdrawn from the Download Festival in protest of its sponsor, Barclays Bank, due to their financial ties to companies involved with Israel.
- The boycott, led by Pest Control and supported by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, aims to highlight and oppose the bank’s investments related to the conflict.
- The bands emphasize their commitment to principles over performance opportunities.
Source: MetalSucks