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Disney Cancel Another Machine Head Show

posted Sep 11, 2007 at 5:09 AM by Diamond Oz.  (5 Comments)

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The following message has been posted by Machine Head's official Myspace:

"In a not-so-stunning move, The Walt Disney Company have once again pressured promoter Live Nation into canceling Machine Head's performance at a House of Blues venue on Disney property, this time in Orlando, a mere four days after the band's previous announcement called out the corporation for their underhanded tactics regarding the cancellation of Friday's House of Blues Anaheim show on 2 days notice.

While no one is willing to provide evidence that would prove unfavorable to Disney, sources close to events have suggested that once again, vague threats of liability, and now threats on job security may have been levied, successfully resulting in the show being moved off of Disney property.

As a result, the September 17th show has now been relocated to Club Firestone in Orlando, FL (located at 578 N. Orange Ave). All existing tickets will be redeemable for entry at Club Firestone, all Will Call pickups will now be available for pickup at the new venue, and all refund requests will be honored.

As they are not on Disney property and therefore not subject to the corporation's alleged coercionary tactics, the Dallas, New Orleans, Cleveland and Chicago House of Blues shows will go on as scheduled.

On behalf of all four bands on the bill, Machine Head wish to again extend their gratitude to Live Nation and the House of Blues for their poise and tolerance during these absurd developments."

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5 Comments on "Disney Cancel Another Machine Head Show"

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1. No One writes:

f*** Disney!!!

# Sep 11, 2007 @ 11:14 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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2. Diamond Oz writes:

They now REALLY have the opportunity to bring that Donald Duck nazi cartoon up.

# Sep 11, 2007 @ 12:42 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. greg writes:

makes me sick. I've been to HOB Orlando for shows that would make Machine Head run for the hills. I can't imagine why this band is being picked on. Just odd

# Sep 11, 2007 @ 2:36 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. coldiem writes:

It's starting to seem like Disney is deliberately trying to force the cancellation of these shows without enough time to reschedule. Obviously they are trying to make a statement. If their intent was to show people how bigoted they are, they did a great job.

Liability... this excuse is a real treasure. So they cancel metal shows due to liability when they're daily running huge theme parks packed full of liability. Try harder next time, guys.

Threats of job security? So... if Machine Head plays at a House of Blues on Disney property that is going to directly affect the relevance of some employee's job? Yeah, that sure makes sense. I'm guessing it was more like, "Cancel the show or you're fired." That has nothing to do with job security, that is blackmail.

# Sep 11, 2007 @ 4:12 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. FocusShift writes:

^Agreed coldiem.

I'm not the biggest MH fan but this is beyond f***ed up. It's bullsh** that metal bands are still seen as the causes of trouble as opposed to Rap/Hip Hop artists who perform all over TV that influence 100x more youth than metal (which in itself is another sad thing).

# Sep 11, 2007 @ 8:10 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address

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