Nov 06, 2012
For the third time in a row, the corporate powers behind Walt Disney Properties have once again pressured promoter Live Nation into canceling Machine Head's performance at a House of Blues venue on Disney property, this time the December 4th show in Orlando, FL.
While no one is willing to provide evidence that would prove unfavorable to Disney, sources close to events have suggested that Machine Head remains on a "banned list", and while Dethklok, All That Remains and Black Dahlia Murder will still be allowed to play, the corporate powers at Disney have refused to allow Machine Head to perform.
In 2007, Walt Disney Properties banned Machine Head from the House Of Blues venues in both Anaheim and Orlando, citing "violent imagery", "inflammatory lyrics" and most appallingly "undesirable fans" as the reason. The diversity-impaired corporation began pressuring the promoter with vague threats of liability and reduced job security before placing Machine Head under an internal "review process". Five days later, Walt Disney Properties would convey their alarming decision to the band, less than 48 hours before the first date of 2007's anti-war, anti-religion, anti-conservative-themed "The Blackening" album headline run at the House Of Blues in Anaheim, CA.
A stunned Machine Head announced the details and disgust regarding the situation and let fans know of the then-rescheduled show 70 miles away at The Glass House in Pomona. In retaliation for that public announcement, Disney cancelled the band's then-upcoming performance at the House Of Blues in Orlando, citing the same absurd reasons, though they would only publicly state that they had "changed musical formats" at the venue.
Machine Head wish to once again extend their gratitude to Live Nation and the House Of Blues for their poise and tolerance throughout these ridiculous developments, unbelievably transpiring here in these United States Of America in this year 2012.
As they are not on Disney property and therefore not subject to the corporation's alleged coercionary tactics, the current dates with Dethklok, All That Remains and The Black Dahlia Murder at the Dallas and Houston House Of Blues will go on as scheduled. Unfortunately, Machine Head’s Florida performance will not be rescheduled in an effort to avoid creating any conflict with the existing dates on the tour.
Upcoming Dates
- Spokane, WA US Jun 24
- Portland, OR US Jun 26
- Fresno, CA US Jun 28
- San Bernardino, CA US Jun 29
- Mountain View, CA US Jun 30
- Boise, ID US Jul 02
- Auburn, WA US Jul 03
- Phoenix, AZ US Jul 05
- Albuquerque, NM US Jul 06
- Denver, CO US Jul 07
Leave a comment (11 Responses)
BurnMyEyes73 // November 10, 2012 6:22:26 PM UTC
I completely forgot to say thank you to all involved in the Dethklok/Machine Head camp for postponing the Halloween show in Philly. It goes to show you that Dethklok and Machine Head truly care about their fans. Can't wait until December 11th.
BurnMyEyes73 // November 10, 2012 6:18:15 PM UTC
It's typical for a corporation like Disney to do this to Machine Head once again. It sickens to me to think that banning Machine Head from playing the House of Blues is justified. What a crock of shit. Machine Head has done nothing wrong to Disney, but write and play some of the best kick-ass metal in today's music scene. I guess I'm just an UNDESIRABLE FAN! FUCK YOU DISNEY!
ya\nn/ // November 08, 2012 9:42:24 PM UTC
Lardis // November 08, 2012 12:59:33 PM UTC
I have been going to MFH gigs for almost 20 years and not once did i feel threatened or felt the need to threaten. Machine Head have always been a band about airing grievance and through that airing, making that grievance bearable, disney on the the other hand have had a hand in some of the most violent films ever made. Just keep smashing them chords, and fuck any who wishes to stem your right to be heard.
sjflynn42 // November 07, 2012 4:14:34 AM UTC
its because machine heads message makes people think! and it scares the fuck out of weak minded fools who are too fucking afraid to actually look at themselves due to fear of what they may find, fuck disney and all of corporate america, MACHINE FUCKIN HEAD!
Poeticwaste // November 07, 2012 1:36:27 AM UTC
I don't under stand why so many other hard core acts play there and machine head has been shut out.obviously they do not no good music and talent when it hits them in the face!I have been playing metal since i was 12 now 48 Machine head is one of the most talented bands out there hands down.I have seen them many time including two times in Tampa hm thats funny i do not recall any violent out come from it?I fully support MFH for ever and i wear the shirts with pride.Rock on Dudes forever.Erbie \M/
tappingthevein13 // November 06, 2012 6:01:31 PM UTC
I say everyone still going to the show should wear their favorite machinehead shirt video tape it and send it to the disney fuckers.
jivanrij // November 06, 2012 4:11:05 PM UTC
Disney == Satan...
This movie explanes it ->
http://www.nfb.ca/film/rip_a_remix_manifesto/
jakeisamoron // November 06, 2012 3:59:28 PM UTC
Maybe they didn't like the bit about "This is abortion's knife, aiming at the womb of the Christian conspiracy." Even Headbanger's Ball couldn't handle having Robb say "The Christian conspiracy" and had to censor him.
Disney had to drop ICP from their subsidiary label because of all the Southern Baptists threatened to boycott. Ironically, it turns out dem "Juggalos" are Christian? lol
Machine Head was so powerful, they blew out the power at KnotFest. Nothing else even comes close, not even their co-headliners Slipknot or Lamb of God.
idlehands72 // November 06, 2012 3:58:32 PM UTC
I've gone to Machine Head gigs since Donnington in 1995, and I've seen more aggression and antisocial behavior at Disney than at any one of them!
There must be something we can do. It's 2012 not 1912.
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