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Down's show at Civic canceled after Anselmo's racist remarks
Posted on 2/4/16 at 12:59 pm
Posted on 2/4/16 at 12:59 pm
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After recent actions by Phil Anselmo during the Dimebash event this past week, we have cancelled Down’s performance at the Civic. We do not tolerate intolerant behavior, and there is no room for that in our venue or our city. Refunds are available at point of purchase. In addition to offering full refunds for all ticket purchases, the Civic has made a donation to the Jewish Federation of New Orleans, pledging our support for a united community.
For those who don't know what happened
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Down singer Phil Anselmo has recommended his band mates "move on" without him following an incident at this year's Dimebash where Anselmo said "White power" and made the Nazi salute on stage. Since the Dimebash performance – the same gig where Anselmo teamed with Dave Grohl and Metallica's Robert Trujillo to pay tribute to Lemmy – the former Pantera singer has apologized for his actions, but that didn't prevent the band from being pulled from Netherlands' FortaRock event over Anselmo's remarks.
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Posted on 2/4/16 at 1:04 pm to quail man
Other venues have been cancelling his shows as well.
It's about time people take a stand. From what I understand he has had similar instances in the past where he blamed alcohol.
It's about time people take a stand. From what I understand he has had similar instances in the past where he blamed alcohol.
Posted on 2/4/16 at 1:17 pm to quail man
I seriously did not think a New Orleans venue would have the balls to pull the plug on a Down show.
As fricked up as all of this has been, it will not deter me from listening to his music.
A number of musicians and entertainers are fricked up individuals with warped political, sexual, social, and economic views. We need to be careful about the ones we vilify because chances are the ones being praised are just as crooked behind closed doors.
As fricked up as all of this has been, it will not deter me from listening to his music.
A number of musicians and entertainers are fricked up individuals with warped political, sexual, social, and economic views. We need to be careful about the ones we vilify because chances are the ones being praised are just as crooked behind closed doors.
Posted on 2/4/16 at 1:18 pm to quail man
I am a Phil fan and a Pantera / Down fan, but after watching the video, you just can't buy his explanation. He's done similar things in the past and I guess just gets real effed up and it comes out again.
Posted on 2/4/16 at 1:20 pm to quail man
This is a bullshite move on Civic's part. While I detest what Anselmo said/did, censorship is not the answer. If people were boycotting the event, I can understand that. Instead the message from Civic is: If we don't agree with what you say, you can not play here.
That's a dangerous path to pursue
That's a dangerous path to pursue
Posted on 2/4/16 at 1:25 pm to Midget Death Squad
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Instead the message from Civic is: If we don't agree with what you say, you can not play here. That's a dangerous path to pursue
Also would have to agree with this.
Posted on 2/4/16 at 1:27 pm to LSUrme
It's Phil being Phil; nothing new.. I have so many stories about this dude; he's definitely a national treasure
Posted on 2/4/16 at 1:37 pm to Midget Death Squad
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censorship is not the answer.
the civic is a private business. they aren't government owned or anything.
Posted on 2/4/16 at 1:42 pm to monsterballads
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Down's show at Civic canceled after Anselmo's racist remarks
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censorship is not the answer.
the civic is a private business. they aren't government owned or anything.
Yep, and there are plenty of good artists out there who are not ignorant pieces of shite.
Posted on 2/4/16 at 1:50 pm to monsterballads
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the civic is a private business. they aren't government owned or anything.
Can't and Should are two different things. I am well aware of their ability to do what they want, but that doesn't make it right.
Posted on 2/4/16 at 1:55 pm to Midget Death Squad
dude should get plenty of job offers outside of his field.
Posted on 2/4/16 at 2:01 pm to Midget Death Squad
If it was something serious like refusing to bake a cake for someone, I might be on the Civic's side.
Posted on 2/4/16 at 2:06 pm to sicboy
And Dimebag was the one that got shot by some dumbass blaming him for breaking up Pantera.
Posted on 2/4/16 at 2:06 pm to Midget Death Squad
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but that doesn't make it right.
simply the market taking care of things. the venue doesn't want a half empty show so they cancel it and book another act.
not difficult.
Posted on 2/4/16 at 2:08 pm to Jester
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And Dimebag was the one that got shot by some dumbass blaming him for breaking up Pantera.
Anselmo is a dick, and none of them liked him. That he was ever playing at a show for DD is insulting. Maybe I missed something, but did he make up with DD's family? I've not kept up with it.
Posted on 2/4/16 at 2:10 pm to monsterballads
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simply the market taking care of things. the venue doesn't want a half empty show so they cancel it and book another act.
not difficult.
But that's not what they said. If people said they wouldn't come to the show, that's a different story. This is a venue not allowing a band to play there due to a difference of opinion. Again, that's well within their rights, but it's a dangerous path to tread. Will they prevent Lauryn Hill from ever playing there? Public Enemy? I doubt it, nor do I think they should.
Posted on 2/4/16 at 2:16 pm to Midget Death Squad
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Will they prevent Lauryn Hill from ever playing there? Public Enemy?
I don't understand your comparison. Please elucidate.
Posted on 2/4/16 at 2:17 pm to Midget Death Squad
What is so "dangerous" about them booking whoever the hell they want to book?
And lulz at "white power" being merely a "difference of opinion".
And lulz at "white power" being merely a "difference of opinion".
Posted on 2/4/16 at 2:17 pm to Midget Death Squad
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Will they prevent Lauryn Hill from ever playing there? Public Enemy?
that's up to them. it's their venue. no one is being censored.
Posted on 2/4/16 at 2:19 pm to quail man
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"White power" and made the Nazi salute on stage.
How long has this been going on? I love Pantera but haven't kept up with any "news" on them at all in many years. I always viewed them - and Anselmo by extension - as liberal, anti-racist type guys. Although now when I go back and look at the No Good (Attack the Radical) lyrics, maybe they weren't saying what I thought they were.
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