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Thursday, September 06, 2007 
In a stunning last-minute move, Walt Disney Properties have pressured promoter Live Nation into canceling Machine Head's performance tomorrow night at the House of Blues venue in Anaheim (on their Disneyland property). Citing violent imagery, undesirable fans and inflammatory lyrics as the reason, the diversity-impaired corporation began pressuring the promoter on Saturday to cancel all upcoming heavy metal concerts, placing Machine Head under an internal "review process" that took 5 days before bothering to convey their alarming decision to the band late yesterday - less than 48 hours before their Black Tyranny Tour was to kick off at House of Blues Anaheim on Friday night.

While the enactment of this new blanket rule applies to all upcoming heavy metal shows at the House Of Blues Anaheim (with some metal bands having been banned from performing on name alone), Machine Head is the first band to actually have tickets go on sale, and remain on sale for 2 months, before intense pressure and vague threats of liability from the Corporation left the promoter with no choice but to remove the show from the venue.

As a result, Live Nation's Paul McGuigan did the honorable thing and incredibly, on one days notice, managed to salvage the tour's opening night by moving the first date of The Black Tyranny tour (featuring Machine Head, Arch Enemy, Throwdown, and Sanctity) to The Glass House in Pomona, CA (located at 200 W. Second Street). All existing tickets will be redeemable for entry at The Glass House, and all Will Call pickups will now be available for pickup at the new venue. Any fans unable to make the 70-mile trip to The Glass House as a result of this ridiculous turn of events will be able to have their money refunded in full. Strangely, all other Black Tyranny dates at House Of Blues venues on Disney property will remain unaffected.

On behalf of all four bands on the bill, Machine Head wish to extend their gratitude to promoter Paul McGuigan and Live Nation for finding an alternate venue for tomorrow night's show on such short notice.
janice

 
Good God, what a load of b******s. Do you think that I, being a woman in my 50s and a huge M.H. fan would feel comfortable at a violent gig?
Look forward to seeing them in Cardiff later in the year xx
 
Posted by janice on Thursday, September 06, 2007 - 6:39 PM
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jason
Jason Wilson

 
dat's bullshit ......but glad to see that the show will go on kudos man
 
Posted by jason on Thursday, September 06, 2007 - 6:41 PM
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beatleguise

 
FUCK CENSORSHIP!!! Next thing you know they're gonna tell you what songs you can play!!!

no kudos for those FUCKS!!
 
Posted by beatleguise on Thursday, September 06, 2007 - 6:49 PM
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Simone
Simone Scuri

 
FUCK DISNEY!
I mean Mr WALT D fuck again!
remeber DISNEYLAND AFTER DARK? they must turn their name into DAD
fuck Mr DISNEY
 
Posted by Simone on Thursday, September 06, 2007 - 8:01 PM
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Jeremy
Jeremy Ware

 
Mickey Mouse, and Michael Eisner can suck my dick.
 
Posted by Jeremy on Thursday, September 06, 2007 - 8:37 PM
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Geaneyyy
Shaun Geaney

 
WALT DISENY IS DEAD
lol at them.
 
Posted by Geaneyyy on Thursday, September 06, 2007 - 9:26 PM
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G I N A
Gina Nintendo

 
Well I guess that just proves we're in a conformed society that only accepts and allows you to perform if you look like all the bands on MTV Wearing eyeliner, pants 3x too Small, and your hair combed front covering one eye...and not to mention you have to sing about dark love and sadness....Remember if you speak/sing the truth about whats really going on in the world.....You're NOT Welcome To Play!!!

FxCK IT ALL

'HATRED IS PURITY
THE BULLET CONNECTS AT LAST
LET FREEDOM RING WITH A SHOTGUN B*L*A*S*T'
 
Posted by G I N A on Thursday, September 06, 2007 - 10:37 PM
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Brigadier General Stryker

 
I would aslo like to extend my gratitude to promoter Paul McGuigan and Live Nation for finding an alternate venue for tomorrow night's show on such short notice.
 
Posted by Brigadier General Stryker on Thursday, September 06, 2007 - 11:27 PM
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GUINNESS BOY
Jared huling

 
FUCKIN DILDO MUTHA FUCKAS!!!!!!!!STUPID OLD FUCKS......MICKEYS A FAG ANYWAY.
 
Posted by GUINNESS BOY on Friday, September 07, 2007 - 2:28 AM
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The Lord's Page
Jehovah Nissi Nissi

 
Sup with that!!! That sucks. I guess go play somewhere where you awesome playin great guys are wanted!!! Forget those Homo supporting paraders!!! God bless you and keep it metal and keep the good great metal music alive!!!
 
Posted by The Lord's Page on Friday, September 07, 2007 - 3:09 AM
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ZERSTÖRER ™

 
2 Pronged salute to promoter Paul McGuigan for making the best of a terrible situation. That's a really shitty way to operate a business but with the power Disney has they don't have to worry about their bottom line... Fuck 'em I say!
 
Posted by ZERSTÖRER ™ on Friday, September 07, 2007 - 3:52 AM
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Silent Assassin
Dan Janoff

 
You gotta wonder why they even booked this gig in the first place.



-Dan
 
Posted by Silent Assassin on Friday, September 07, 2007 - 4:16 AM
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Dale the Primetime Hitman
Dale Jones

 
I am not usually so blunt but...............Disney sucks. I mean, that was a load of crap. Violent imagery, undesirable fans......wait a minute, so other people are better than Machine Head fans (according to Disney). I personally find that notion offensive and think that Disney should be banned for not treatng people equal.
 
Posted by Dale the Primetime Hitman on Friday, September 07, 2007 - 5:02 AM
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jenna

 
that bloody sucks good to hear that you stil going on
 
Posted by jenna on Friday, September 07, 2007 - 7:44 AM
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Brandon

 
That is fuckin stupid, but yes thanks to Live Nation the show will still go on and i will be there tonight to see a fuckin good metal show. So fuck Disney. they are going to loose a lot of money this way but at this point i could care less. Its going to be a kickass show cant wait.
 
Posted by Brandon on Friday, September 07, 2007 - 8:01 AM
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Electric Eddie Fontaine
Electric Eddie Fontaine

 
What a disappointment for everyone! Blank em if they cant take what the world is really all about. I am saying this because sometimes Machine head is the only way for me to get going,"motivated" on what ever it is I am doing at the time .Like a lit fire lite under my ass. Sometimes this kinda vibe is necessary to get the world to realize it state of being. Last minute stuff suck unless you can improvise but this..I am pissed off at them for such Corporate crap. If it was Barry Manilow or something it would never happen. So I guess I will stick up for what I believe in and MH Is just that. They better watch out who they are messing with ...EEF
 
Posted by Electric Eddie Fontaine on Friday, September 07, 2007 - 8:08 AM
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Christine.Machine

 
i never did like mickey mouse. glad to hear you guys got another venue! christine machine
 
Posted by Christine.Machine on Friday, September 07, 2007 - 12:04 PM
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Christine.Machine

 
i never did like mickey mouse. glad to hear you guys got another venue! christine machine
 
Posted by Christine.Machine on Friday, September 07, 2007 - 12:04 PM
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Just an outline

 
Wow, what a bunch of shit, fuck disney!!
 
Posted by Just an outline on Friday, September 07, 2007 - 1:58 PM
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D.♥

 
WOW, that's crazy! Hey....To each their own right? Paul McGuigan and Live Nation are now the stars of the show for opening night!
 
Posted by D.♥ on Friday, September 07, 2007 - 2:27 PM
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shirley
Shirley Naor

 
fuck disney we should boycot them what they think that every single person in the world is shiny happy people well fuck not screw disney for being narrow minded love machine head and always will hear them machine head rules disney lose
hell yeah
 
Posted by shirley on Friday, September 07, 2007 - 3:42 PM
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Ambers' Man [Mr. V-Dub]
Johny B

 
Man, wtf? Fuck that! :D
 
Posted by Ambers' Man [Mr. V-Dub] on Friday, September 07, 2007 - 5:41 PM
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Oven Glove's Creek

 
That is the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard. I live in the UK so I'm not affected by it, but I'm bummed for any MH fans that might not be able to make it now.
 
Posted by Oven Glove's Creek on Friday, September 07, 2007 - 5:50 PM
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Darkly Dreaming Derek

 
thats fucking retarded. cuz in disney world in florida, their house of blues had shit like slayer and cradle of filth.
 
Posted by Darkly Dreaming Derek on Friday, September 07, 2007 - 8:40 PM
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Steve (Funeral Ride)

 
WHAT!!!! You mean to tell me that Mickey's NOT a Metalhead? With that head you'd think he'd be bangin' it all over the place!
Screw Mickey, and his ugly wife Minnie too!!!
I'll never go to that sh*t hole again
Hail Machine Head!!! The only "Real" Metal Band left since Pantera! (R.I.P. Dime love ya always)

BTW, Caught yer show in st. pete. fl. earlier this year with Lamb of God, I thought it was a crime you weren't headlining that show, but whoever had the idea of you guys perfoming 2nd on a 4 band bill should've been taken out and beaten severly about the head, face and neck. At least you got to show them youngsters what Metal is supposed to be Hard, Heavy and a feeling of just having your ass kicked! After you guys left it was all downhill from there, although L.O.G. was pretty good too.
Cya!
Soulflayer
 
Posted by Steve (Funeral Ride) on Friday, September 07, 2007 - 11:29 PM
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Angie

 
Undesirable fans!!??? What the fuck?! So the fact I...a married, mother of two accountant...listen to something that cant be played throughout a Disney movie...I'm an undesirable fan?! Some reason...I don't think they give two shits what I have tattooed on me or what kind of music I listen to when I'm buying their shit for my kids though. Glad yall were able to get it moved though! See ya next week in Dallas!!!!
 
Posted by Angie on Friday, September 07, 2007 - 11:56 PM
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kaylah
Kaylah Mcdonald

 
my dad and i drove all the way down to HOB last night and it scared the crap out of us when the markee said "show moved"
i was so F@king pissed!
luckilly we got there in time for you show
screw disney! u guys tore it up!
keep it metal
your fan kaylah
 
Posted by kaylah on Saturday, September 08, 2007 - 11:44 PM
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kaylah
Kaylah Mcdonald

 
if i were you guys i would never book a show there again
o and disneys gay
 
Posted by kaylah on Saturday, September 08, 2007 - 11:56 PM
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RiNGLEADER RiCK

 
fuck disney with a big rubber dick!!


paul is the shit!
 
Posted by RiNGLEADER RiCK on Sunday, September 09, 2007 - 12:21 AM
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THE DEVIL'S MOMMA!!!!

 
YOU KNOW FOR DISNEY TO SAY THAT METAL CAN BE OFFENSIVE..... AN "AMUSEMENT" PARK THAT HAS A POPULAR RIDE BY THE NAME OF HAUNTED MANSION WHICH DISPLAYS A SERIAL MURDERING WIFE,DEAD PEOPLE,AND NOT TO MENTION CAN YOU SAY A HEADLESS FORTUNE TELLER...TALK ABOUT VIOLENCE!!!!
PEOPLE NEED TO THINK BEFORE THEY SPEAK!!!!
 
Posted by THE DEVIL'S MOMMA!!!! on Sunday, September 09, 2007 - 4:53 AM
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Stevooooooo
Stephen O Hare

 
Undesirable fans??..
Who the fuck do they think they are saying shit like that?!?!?
..And what violent imagery?!?
Bucnh of sour fuckin' wankers if ya ask me!!..CUNTS!!

Anyway... Cant wait to see you guys in Dublin & Glasgow!!!
MACHINE
FUCKING
HEAD!!!!!
 
Posted by Stevooooooo on Sunday, September 09, 2007 - 10:38 AM
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hvymtlmom

 
In a major stroke of irony-when I came to MH's myspace to voice my opinon (I've already done so in a bulletin & on forums) and check for updates (I'm supposed to be going to the Orlando show next week....) This is what was at the top of the front page:
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d163/hvymtlmom/mhcmlmao2.jpg

and basically, FUCK Disney...if a bunch of metal fans waiting in line for a concert are too scary for their holier-than-thou patrons, they don't need our HOB $$ or the $$ we'd use to buy food & drinks. I don't mind taking my business elsewhere. It's just too bad they can't make up their fucking mind until 2 days before a show (or in the case of LOG, just a couple weeks) in both cases long after tix went on sale!

frankly, the Christians/conservatives or whatever they are scare me..................
 
Posted by hvymtlmom on Monday, September 10, 2007 - 12:43 AM
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Demon - 81 SUPPORTER - Heavy Metal Warrior
Demon Hellspawn

 
Thats bullshit, what a bunch of cunts.
Burn them all.
Paul McGuigan is a fuckin champ for finding another venue, nice work.
Stay Heavy Motherfuckers, see you here in Brisbane on the Black Crusade Tour.

Demon
 
Posted by Demon - 81 SUPPORTER - Heavy Metal Warrior on Monday, September 10, 2007 - 4:53 AM
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Kristopher

 
fuck disney they also made lamb of god and hatebreed cancel a show at house of blues in orlando
 
Posted by Kristopher on Monday, September 10, 2007 - 5:01 AM
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Hector

 
I don't get it. I mean Sevendust tore House Of Blues apart (I was there), how come they won't let you guys do the same?
 
Posted by Hector on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 - 1:50 PM
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MyNameIsLiam
Liam Short

 
Geez...Nice to see the disney corpartion ruling with an iron fist...whats next........?







................................? seriously, whats next? there gonna make us all dress up as mouses, and a new world order will begin.


innit


seriously though disney BAD machine head GOOD
 
Posted by MyNameIsLiam on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 - 5:56 PM
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Ebeneezer
Ebeneezer Shay

 
Corporate Media Sponsors have taken control of so much of mainstream portrayal of anything that they are getting more bold. They will strike anything that they can that doesn't support their agenda and since Heavy Metal promotes consciousness and thinking for yourself that will not be tolerated. As mentioned before in these comments it is acceptable to promote rap lyrics since they are just proliferating gang violence amongst each other and promiscuous sexuality where Metal often suggests that you challenge the consensus and not settle for the status quo!

Corporate Media is concentrating ownership to shape what you see and hear, just like any other scenario "Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Great men are almost always bad men." -Lord Acton

Here the dollar rules, he who has the dollars makes the rules! Too few have it all, the rest of us are just fed the illusion that we have any control.

www.globalissues.org/HumanRights/Media/Corporations/Owners.asp
 
Posted by Ebeneezer on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 - 6:12 PM
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Metal Vixen

 
Disney sucks!! Fucking losers!

Lets Rampage....?
 
Posted by Metal Vixen on Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 6:35 AM
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.

 
yeh fckin goddamm losers disney are just fckin lame
 
Posted by . on Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 7:42 PM
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YouStayClassySanDiego
Dean Betamberine

 
man there a lot worse things in america which they could be dealing right now

not stopping a great band from playing.
 
Posted by YouStayClassySanDiego on Saturday, September 15, 2007 - 4:37 PM
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"Redneck"
Blake Crutchfield

 
Piss on Disney.
 
Posted by "Redneck" on Saturday, September 15, 2007 - 5:00 PM
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Darrell (Ventrue)
Darrell Roue

 
Fuck you Walt Disney why Cancel M.H you would make a packet
 
Posted by Darrell (Ventrue) on Sunday, September 23, 2007 - 6:27 PM
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VASH

 
TYPICAL. To many people dont like metal so much they do stuff like that. So you get rap people who do the exact same thing only they use shite music.
 
Posted by VASH on Friday, October 05, 2007 - 4:40 PM
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FIVE FOUND DEAD

 
CAN'T STOP MACHINE HEAD! METAL WILL ALWAYS REIGN SUPREME!
 
Posted by FIVE FOUND DEAD on Saturday, October 06, 2007 - 3:08 AM
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