Neige falls into that "being stupid as a young person" category for me. Whereas I have no reason not to believe the charges against Rammstein or Marilyn Manson.

@Nejde: That is absolutely true. If there were credible charges against Neige, I would certainly see things in a different light.

I also hated when Emperor did their 2013/2014 shows with Faust. Yes, he paid his dues to society, but that doesn't mean he should get a stage like that. I understand why they did it, but still don't think it was right.

And just because Neige hasn't been sentenced for any nazi related crimes doesn't mean he hasn't committed any. And there's no way to know. But I guess it's easier to be more tolerant and forgiving if you like an artist/band.

Don't get me wrong, it's still not ideal and definitely something I constantly have on my mind when it comes to alcest. But I believe him and respect the way he owns up to that past.

As far as neige, why does it matter when he realized he did wrong? The main thing is that he did. He was never heard being publicly racist, and has clearly distanced himself from the band and their ideology.

Yes. And that makes him a free man who has paid his dues to society. His ex-wife is still heavily traumatized to this day and he has a stage, a band, a label, and a platform.