The apology, posted to Instagram earlier this week, has since been removed.

Its unclear why Gass deleted the apology.

I was blindsided by what was said at the show on Sunday.

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 26: Musician Kyle Gass of Tenacious D performs on stage at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre on June 26, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Daniel Knighton/Getty Images)

Kyle Gass of Tenacious D.Daniel Knighton/Getty Images

I would never condone hate speech or encourage political violence in any form, Black wrote onInstagramon Tuesday morning.

I am grateful to the fans for their support and understanding.

We have parted ways after what happened in Sydney, Greene said in an email when contacted byRolling Stone.

Tenacious D had several more shows scheduled throughout Australia and New Zealand this month.

They had also just announced afive-show runahead of the 2024 election in partnership with Rock the Vote.