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Periphery Posts Michael Jackson Tribute, "Black or White," Online

posted Jun 27, 2009 at 10:14 AM by zMETALlica.  (8 Comments)

Maryland progressive metal band, Periphery, has posted a cover of Michael Jackson's "Black or White" in tribute to his death on their MySpace page.

Periphery will be touring with DevilDriver, Emmure, Despised Icon, Veil of Maya, For The Fallen Dreams, Oceano, and Thy Will Be Done on the Thrash and burn Tour.

The band comments on the tribute, "We wanted to honor a legendary music figure and a personal hero for all of us that has passed on. Despite the controversy that surrounded this man's life, we feel it's pretty safe to say that MJ was one of the most influential and bad ass singers / performers that has ever graced the stage. From us to you, we give you our version of MJ's Black or White. We hope that it brings you as much joy as it has brought to us...cuz we had a hell of a time recording it!!! BIG props to our boy taylor for helping make this happen in such a short amount of time. RIP Michael... wherever you may be, you will always be the king to us! CHAMON!"

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1. mjfanforever writes:

mj was an artist who brought together different people and different genres of music, so i shouldnt have been surprised to hear how well this song sounded when viewed interpreted as metal. great job periphery, and long live the king of pop!

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2. James000 writes:

Nice job guys. The cover is really good.

# Jun 27, 2009 @ 6:32 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. Rychemn writes:

Great cover, stayed true to the real meaning with a twist of heaviness!!!! Maryland is my home state, you've made us proud guys....Thanks!!!

# Jun 27, 2009 @ 7:12 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. supastan writes:

i wonder how many people would have such kind things to say about him just a few days ago....enuff said

# Jun 27, 2009 @ 8:25 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. psythe writes:

The King is dead :( :( :(

# Jun 27, 2009 @ 8:46 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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6. Fuck A Name writes:

Is there a king of rap? a King of country? How bout metal?

How come only rock and pop get kings? And they both die form heart attacks.....hmmm...someone doenst like musical monarchies....

Now Playing: Flower Violence- "There's an App for That"

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7. Chupacabra_hunter writes:

Unknown Hinson is The King Of Country Western Troubadors..yep ,yep and all the wimerns love him

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8. psythe writes:

^He's a rootin' tootin' good time. Heard it through the grapevine.

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