Shane Lynch, once a member of Boyzone, has stirred controversy by launching an unexpected critique aimed at Taylor Swift, alleging that she incorporates Satanic rituals into her performances.
Amidst Swift’s undeniable dominance in the music industry, particularly with her Eras Tour hailed as one of the largest music tours in history, obtaining tickets to her shows remains a daunting task for many. However, Lynch’s remarks suggest not everyone shares the enthusiasm for attending Swift’s concerts, as he accuses her of engaging in practices aligned with the occult.
In an interview with the Irish newspaper Sunday World, the 47-year-old Irish singer, who identifies as a born-again Christian, expressed his concerns regarding contemporary music performances, painting them as covert Satanic ceremonies.
“I think when you’re looking at a lot of the artists out there, a lot of their stage shows are Satanic rituals live in front of 20,000 people without them realizing and recognizing,” Lynch asserted. “You’ll see a lot of hoods up and masks on and fire ceremonies.” He specifically singled out Swift, a global music phenomenon, alleging that her shows feature multiple demonic rituals, including pentagrams and other occult symbols.
Despite Lynch’s fervent claims, he acknowledges that many perceive such displays as mere artistic expression: “But to a lot of people, it’s just art and that’s how people are seeing it, unfortunately.”
Expanding on his apprehensions, Lynch revealed his decision to distance himself from certain music genres, particularly hip-hop, citing what he perceives as hidden Satanic imagery and themes intertwined within the music.
“When it comes to a lot of the music that’s out there at the moment – more of the hip-hop side of things – there is a lot of hidden Satanic [imagery] and a lot of evil within them, including down to the beats. It’s very real,” he emphasized. “Music attaches to your emotions. It has a connection to your spirit and how you feel.”
Notably, this isn’t the first instance where Swift has been subject to unfounded accusations linking her to Satanism and witchcraft. During the Australian leg of her Eras Tour, Swift drew attention for a hand gesture that some interpreted as “the sign of the horns” – a symbol associated with Satanism.
