Disturbed singer David Draiman has responded after a protest gig was held outside the band's show in Glasgow.
The group appeared at the OVO Hydro on Tuesday night, but were met with demonstrations and a free punk show outside the door.
Pro-Palestine groups had called for the show to be cancelled due to the frontman's actions and comments around the situation in Gaza, pointing out that First Minister John Swinney had called for Kneecap to be removed from the TRNSMT lineup.
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In June last year Mr Draiman posted an image of him signing an artillery shell while visiting with the Israel Defence Forces.
A post on Instagram by Tam Dean Burn showed video from the event, tagging the Disturbed singer and saying: "Here’s what the real Glasgow thinks of your psychotic genocidal Zionism."
Responding, Mr Draiman said: "The 'real Glasgow' showed up to the tune of 12,000 strong at OVO.
"Hope your Jew hatred kept you guys warm lol. Still praying for peace each and every day. What are you praying for?"
A previous show on the tour was cancelled for public order reasons, after the mayor of Forest, Brussels where the gig was due to take place had previously said: "This is about a man who signed a bomb that was dropped on Gaza. We do not support the presence of this artist, and even less so his position on Gaza."
Mr Swinney had been urged to call for the show not to go ahead, after he had previously done the same when it came to Kneecap.
The First Minister said it "would be unacceptable to perform on such a stage" as TRNSMT after being told of comments made on stage by the group which allegedly included "kill your local MP".
Kneecap were ultimately removed from the bill.
A Scottish Government spokesperson said: "The First Minister has been resolute in his condemnation of the actions of Israel in Gaza.
“Ministers have no say in operational decisions for the Hydro. However, they are clear that anyone with a public platform must conduct themselves appropriately and condemn any language which incites hatred or violence.”
In response to Disturbed's Glasgow show, DIY punk promotor Teen Warfare and Show Israeli Genocide the Red Card put on a free show featuring the likes of Proof of Failure, Reefer Madness, Perøxide.
Proof of Failure said: "Considering the music we play, and the messages in our songs, we will be playing a few songs with some of our fellow punk bands, to protest the arrival of such individual in Glasgow, and we hope you will come to join us.
"No platform should ever be given to someone who is pro-genocide, especially not in Glasgow."
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