How many politicians are out there who can call themselves true metalheads? Not many, that’s for sure. Of course, there’s the Shadow Justice Secretary and MP for East Leeds Richard Burgon, who’s a big fan of Motorhead, Sleep and Iron Maiden. There’s Indonesian president Joko Widodo, who once owned a signed bass from Metallica’s Rob Trujillo, and there’s metal singer Danica Roem who sits on the Virginia House Of Delegates. And, although it might not be metal, America’s 42nd President Bill Clinton had an admirable taste too, and was once pals with David Bowie. He even managed to get Fleetwood Mac to reunite for a live show in 1993.
In an article titled What I Know About Gabriel Boric, written by AQ’s Brian Winter, a statement reads: “He was the first guest of honour ever to show up in a black Nirvana T-shirt and jeans”, which we think is simply brilliant.