George Burdi - Renunciation of Racism

Renunciation of Racism

Burdi has publicly stated that he has renounced White nationalism, and is currently a member of the multi-racial band Novacosm. In 2007, Novacosm recorded a new version of "Ode to a Dying People", which Burdi had previously recorded with RaHoWa and released on the band's 1995 album, Cult of the Holy War. In his MySpace.com/novacosm blog, Burdi explains the reason for his release of the 2007 acoustic version of Ode To A Dying People, with lyrics intact. In addition to the song having autobiographical meaning for him, explaining his reasons for leaving the movement, he also now sees universality in the lyrics. "This version is meant to be enjoyed by everyone, just think about how the collective modern rush off the cliff makes this song as relevant and universally applicable as ever." The song was only posted for sharing on MySpace, and not made commercially available.

Burdi is presently working with U.S.-based organization Life After Hate. "Founded by reformed white power skinheads, and the dear friends who helped inspire their turnaround, the mission of Life After Hate is to demonstrate and reinforce the primal, basic goodness of humanity. The first issue of LAH, released on the 2010 birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., features reflective essays by those who have returned from the depths of the white racist movement to share their stories with the world in hope of helping others to avoid making the same tragic and misguided mistakes."