Picture this: Zagreb in total gridlock, thousands of people stuck for hours in kilometer-long lines, buses packed to the brim, all because of a concert by Marko Perković Tompson – a singer who took his nickname from an American automatic rifle used during the war. Yes, you read that right! While the city chokes in traffic, police have arrested five people for pyrotechnics and disturbing the peace, and the deputy chief of police warns of possible stampedes and chaos.
But wait, there’s more! Tompson, who openly admitted that Operation Storm was a vacation for him, continues to stir controversy. His songs often call for Ustaše ideology and spread hate, and Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić didn’t hold back, calling his concert a support for neo-Nazi and Ustaše values.
Social media is on fire with videos and comments fueling the flames – an influencer leaves Zagreb with a sarcastic “Long live HDZ, long live fascism” comment, while Serbs complain about damages and expenses incurred during their weekend in Croatia.
Concert organizers and police urge attendees to follow rules and use public transport, but it’s clear the situation is out of control. Is this just a concert or a political rally with dangerous messages? As Zagreb struggles with the aftermath, we ask – where is the line between freedom of expression and spreading hate?
If you thought this was just another music event, think again. Tompson still dominates the scene, and we watch history and politics mix with music in the worst possible way. What do you think about all this? Drop a comment, share your thoughts, or just crack a joke about concerts turning into chaos!
