How US Neo-Nazism Actually Works | Authorized Account | Insider

Arno Michaelis is a former white nationalist skinhead, lead singer of the neo-Nazi metal band Centurion, and member of Hammerskin Nation, one of the most violent white supremacist gangs in the US. From 1987 to 1994, Michaelis played a central role in spreading neo-Nazi ideology through music, street violence, and recruitment efforts across the United States and beyond. His band sold over 20,000 copies of its white supremacist albums within six months. Michaelis provides a rare look inside the world of violent extremism, detailing how white nationalist groups recruit young men, fund their operations, and use propaganda to radicalize followers. He describes the brutality of life inside the movement, the constant state of fear and paranoia, and how his involvement led to addiction, crime, and self-destruction. After leaving the movement, Michaelis became an anti-hate activist, speaker, and author. He works with Parents for Peace to deradicalize extremists, exposing the tactics used by white nationalist groups and guiding individuals away from the influence of extremism through prevention. He is the author of "My Life After Hate" and "The Gift of Our Wounds," which was cowritten with Pardeep Singh Kaleka, whose father was killed in the Oak Creek Sikh temple shooting. If you are concerned about someone’s extreme beliefs or behaviors, Parents for Peace has a free and confidential helpline at 844-49-PEACE (844-497-3223) or email at help@parents4peace.org. If you or someone you know is dealing with substance misuse or mental illness, call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's National Helpline (1-800-662-4357) for 24/7, free, confidential treatment referral and information. For more: Instagram: @ArnoMichaelis https://www.parents4peace.org/our-team/arno-michaelis/ MORE AUTHORIZED ACCOUNT: How Hacking Governments Actually Works (Anonymous) | Authorized Account | Insider https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3TI1JjPmtI How Sociopaths Actually Work | Authorized Account | Insider https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTWNnmymMc4 How Snipers Actually Work | Authorized Account | Insider https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBYCScMfSO8 00:00 - Introduction 00:40 - The Ideology 03:55 - The Symbols 06:49 - The Structure 10:49 - The Recruitment 16:02 - The Violence 21:49 - The Rallies 25:16 - The Money 29:42 - Neo-Nazi Music 33:20 - The Departure 39:34 - Mass Casualties 42:07 - The Future 46:00 - The Aftermath 50:30 - Credits ------------------------------------------------------ #history #unitedstates #insider Insider's mission is to inform and inspire. Visit our homepage for the top stories of the day: https://www.businessinsider.com/ Insider on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/insider Insider on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insider Insider on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thisisinsider Insider on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/Insider/2708030621 Insider on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@insider How US Neo-Nazism Actually Works | Authorized Account | Insider