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Initially, Gass posted a heartfelt apology on Instagram, explicitly condemning violence and expressing regret for his "severe lack of judgment." But just days later, amid rumors of a rift between Gass and Black, Gass deleted his apology post. The deletion sent a clear message to observers: perhaps he no longer genuinely opposed the sentiments conveyed in the joke, or maybe he was trying to distance himself from the controversy. The removal of the apology further damaged trust and raised questions about the sincerity of the band's remorse.