How a fragmented neo-Nazi movement is carrying accelerationist ideology into a new generation of networks. For most antifascists, Atomwaffen is a familiar group name. Active for just five years, Atomwaffen brought about a new approach to Nazism that still holds a tight grip and continues to influence a subset of neo-nazis. This version of neo-nazism took the most violent aspects of the ideology and amplified them, combining accelerationist ideology, military tactics, and lone-wolf terrorism. Along with this came a new visual identity. Although the organization itself collapsed relatively quickly, the ideas and aesthetics it promoted did not disappear with it. Over the past year there’s been a concerning trend that seems to only be growing steadily. The particular flavor of fascism and nazism that was popularized by Atomwaffen from 2015-2020 has begun to show up more consistently, more often, and more publicly. What this looks like is stylized posters idolizing mass-killers like Dylan Roof being shared, fan-edits using footage from live-streamed mass-shootings like Christchurch or Buffalo being posted publicly, or original content being produced and spread by a handful of accelerationist groups currently active. Nearly every page sharing this content also posts recycled clips originally made by Atomwaffen, usually showing people in skull (siege) masks shooting guns while vocally advocating for a race war. Once relegated to small telegram channels, this type of content has now spilled onto mainstream social media platforms. This trend mirrors the demographic comprising most newer groups being formed, consisting often of young men / teenaged youth. Some reasons for this can be read about in a previous WWFU article here.
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