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ABlairican Pie · 03-20-2007, 11:56 PM

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Heck-raising bands to rock Dutch Bible Belt

Heavy metal festival permitted to hold concert, as long as there's no cursing

The Associated Press
Updated: 3:48 p.m. PT March 20, 2007

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands - A heavy metal rock festival hoping to hold an open-air concert in an area known as the Dutch Bible Belt received a permit on one condition: No cursing.

The Elsrock festival caused an uproar last year when it was held for the first time outside the small, heavily religious town of Rijssen, 75 miles east of Amsterdam.

Two religious political parties complained that heavy metal "is typified by lyrics about death and decay, and vocals that change between a hellish wail and deep grunts."

Churches protesting a new concert this year were pacified only by "the stated readiness of the organizers to make sure that no blasphemous words are used, and that the honor of God's name is not besmirched," Mayor Bort Koelewijn wrote in a letter granting the permit, made public on Tuesday.

"Should there in practice be any blasphemy, I'll ask the district attorney to prosecute."

A spokeswoman for the town said the concert was scheduled for Aug. 25, and as many as 1,200 people were expected to attend.

Bands must 'keep it cool'

One of the concert's organizers, who asked not to be named because he feared he might lose customers at his regular business in Rijssen, said the bands invited were not known for Satan-worshipping lyrics and would be instructed to "keep it cool" during the concert.

"But that someone might swear somewhere on the concert grounds — you can't prevent that. It's not realistic in this day and age," he said.

He said a church delegation had come to the concert last year and "found out the music was not their cup of tea," but agreed the event was well-run.

The lineup so far includes several Dutch bands and one Brazilian band called Thessera.

© 2007 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

TJL · 03-21-2007, 12:11 AM

YEEEEEEAAAAAHHH!

ROCK AND ROLL MOTHERFREAKER!!!

Hmmm...nope, that doesn't sound right at all...

03-20-2007, 11:56 PM	#1
ABlairican Pie Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 12, 2001 Location: Living where cats reign more Supreme than a pizza. Posts: 31,620	Heck-raising bands to rock Dutch Bible Belt MSNBC.com Heck-raising bands to rock Dutch Bible Belt Heavy metal festival permitted to hold concert, as long as there's no cursing The Associated Press Updated: 3:48 p.m. PT March 20, 2007 AMSTERDAM, Netherlands - A heavy metal rock festival hoping to hold an open-air concert in an area known as the Dutch Bible Belt received a permit on one condition: No cursing. The Elsrock festival caused an uproar last year when it was held for the first time outside the small, heavily religious town of Rijssen, 75 miles east of Amsterdam. Two religious political parties complained that heavy metal "is typified by lyrics about death and decay, and vocals that change between a hellish wail and deep grunts." Churches protesting a new concert this year were pacified only by "the stated readiness of the organizers to make sure that no blasphemous words are used, and that the honor of God's name is not besmirched," Mayor Bort Koelewijn wrote in a letter granting the permit, made public on Tuesday. "Should there in practice be any blasphemy, I'll ask the district attorney to prosecute." A spokeswoman for the town said the concert was scheduled for Aug. 25, and as many as 1,200 people were expected to attend. Bands must 'keep it cool' One of the concert's organizers, who asked not to be named because he feared he might lose customers at his regular business in Rijssen, said the bands invited were not known for Satan-worshipping lyrics and would be instructed to "keep it cool" during the concert. "But that someone might swear somewhere on the concert grounds — you can't prevent that. It's not realistic in this day and age," he said. He said a church delegation had come to the concert last year and "found out the music was not their cup of tea," but agreed the event was well-run. The lineup so far includes several Dutch bands and one Brazilian band called Thessera. © 2007 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
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03-21-2007, 12:11 AM	#2
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