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Brian Damage · 05-19-2009, 11:58 PM

(OPENPRESS) May 19, 2009 -- Directors of the International Day of Slayer, a holiday for metal music and those who enjoy the music of Slayer, have petitioned the White House to make the holiday official.

"Heavy metal music is the central belief of a culture that exists among us, and Slayer is the perfect spokesperson," said Brett Stevens, a member of the International Day of Slayer (IDoS) Task Force. "We are a pluralistic nation composed of many cultures, some of which you're born into and some you choose. For many of us, metal becomes the only culture that makes sense to us, and it's only fair we get representation."

According to the Webster's New Millenium Dictionary of English, pluralism means "a condition in which many cultures coexist within a society and maintain their cultural differences; also called multiculturalism." This describes the modern-day United States and Europe, where the homogenous nation has given way to many different ethnic, religious, and cultural group.

"Elective cultures," according to Stevens, are at the forefront of these trends: people in pluralistic societies grow up without inheriting the values, customs and philosophy of any single culture, so many of them will pick a replacement. Heavy metal, as an idealistic genre in which a philosophy of worship of power, hedonism and epic beauty dominates, provides meaning and unity to many who are seeking a replacement culture.

The International Day of Slayer was born back in 2006 as the "National Day of Slayer," at first a parody of the "National Day of Prayer" celebrated in the United States. As its popularity grew, its backers found support for making it an international holiday, since Slayer exemplifies metal culture and its spirit. Now in its third year of existence, the International Day of Slayer is celebrated on June 6th.

IDoS concedes it may be too much to ask the White House to hold an observance ceremony for Slayer this June 6th, but hopes that President Obama will privately listen to Slayer on this day like so many of his constituents. To aid him in this task, the IDoS task force has mailed a brand-new copy of Slayer's seminal classic, "Reign in Blood" to the White House. This also marks the first time a Slayer CD has been in the White House.

http://www.theopenpress.com/index.php?a=press&id=50335

Hollow · 05-20-2009, 01:01 AM

awesome!!!

maybe on this day we can treat the members of slayer to happy meals at mcdonald's. they're in dire need of one based on the chronic anger in their lyrics.

it's ridiculous.

ABlairican Pie · 05-20-2009, 01:09 AM

AMEN!!!!! LET US HAVE A NATIONAL DAY OF METAL!!!!!!

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Of course, for me, it's ALWAYS a national day of metal!!!!

Where do I sign the petition??

ABlairican Pie · 05-21-2009, 12:42 AM

This will win brownie points with Obama if and when he signs it!!!

And if he doesn't.......

IMPEACH HIM!!!!!

Brian Damage · 05-21-2009, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ABlairican Pie

AMEN!!!!! LET US HAVE A NATIONAL DAY OF METAL!!!!!!

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:

Of course, for me, it's ALWAYS a national day of metal!!!!

Where do I sign the petition??

http://www.nationaldayofslayer.org/

05-19-2009, 11:58 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Petition for an "International Day of Metal" currently under review by the White Hou (OPENPRESS) May 19, 2009 -- Directors of the International Day of Slayer, a holiday for metal music and those who enjoy the music of Slayer, have petitioned the White House to make the holiday official. "Heavy metal music is the central belief of a culture that exists among us, and Slayer is the perfect spokesperson," said Brett Stevens, a member of the International Day of Slayer (IDoS) Task Force. "We are a pluralistic nation composed of many cultures, some of which you're born into and some you choose. For many of us, metal becomes the only culture that makes sense to us, and it's only fair we get representation." According to the Webster's New Millenium Dictionary of English, pluralism means "a condition in which many cultures coexist within a society and maintain their cultural differences; also called multiculturalism." This describes the modern-day United States and Europe, where the homogenous nation has given way to many different ethnic, religious, and cultural group. "Elective cultures," according to Stevens, are at the forefront of these trends: people in pluralistic societies grow up without inheriting the values, customs and philosophy of any single culture, so many of them will pick a replacement. Heavy metal, as an idealistic genre in which a philosophy of worship of power, hedonism and epic beauty dominates, provides meaning and unity to many who are seeking a replacement culture. The International Day of Slayer was born back in 2006 as the "National Day of Slayer," at first a parody of the "National Day of Prayer" celebrated in the United States. As its popularity grew, its backers found support for making it an international holiday, since Slayer exemplifies metal culture and its spirit. Now in its third year of existence, the International Day of Slayer is celebrated on June 6th. IDoS concedes it may be too much to ask the White House to hold an observance ceremony for Slayer this June 6th, but hopes that President Obama will privately listen to Slayer on this day like so many of his constituents. To aid him in this task, the IDoS task force has mailed a brand-new copy of Slayer's seminal classic, "Reign in Blood" to the White House. This also marks the first time a Slayer CD has been in the White House. http://www.theopenpress.com/index.php?a=press&id=50335
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05-20-2009, 01:09 AM	#3
ABlairican Pie Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 12, 2001 Location: Living where cats reign more Supreme than a pizza. Posts: 31,619	AMEN!!!!! LET US HAVE A NATIONAL DAY OF METAL!!!!!! : : Of course, for me, it's ALWAYS a national day of metal!!!! Where do I sign the petition??
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05-20-2009, 01:01 AM	#2
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406	awesome!!! maybe on this day we can treat the members of slayer to happy meals at mcdonald's. they're in dire need of one based on the chronic anger in their lyrics. it's ridiculous.

05-21-2009, 12:42 AM	#4
ABlairican Pie Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 12, 2001 Location: Living where cats reign more Supreme than a pizza. Posts: 31,619	This will win brownie points with Obama if and when he signs it!!! And if he doesn't....... IMPEACH HIM!!!!!