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> Norwegian death metal band MAYHEM were involved in one of the most > bizarre rock accidents last night (March 9) when a flying sheep’s head > fractured a fan’s skull.
LOL. Hilarious. I wish I’d been there. Tim.
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>Fourteen heavy metal musicians and fans have been given prison >sentences by a court in CASABLANCA for moral and religious crimes. >The men, aged between 22 and 35, were found guilty of "possessing >objects which infringe morals" and were convicted of "acts capable of >undermining the faith of a Muslim."
Jeez, wonder what they’d have done if they’d found a tape of The Clash doing "Rock the Casbah"? Guess I’ll have to scratch Morocco off my list… if they think ordinary heavy-metal is an infringement to morals, I’d never get in with my Velvet Underground CDs (not that they could understand the lyrics anyway). Unit #02582: Endangered Old-Growth Redwood Toothpick Artisans, LLC [TINEOGRTALLC] — Frivolity is a stern taskmaster.
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And not to be outdone, the Norwegians offer this: On topic, because it makes one wonder just what the hell is in the water in Norway ; ) Norwegian death metal band MAYHEM were involved in one of the most bizarre rock accidents last night (March 9) when a flying sheep’s head fractured a fan’s skull. Lead singer Maniac was carving up a dead sheep as part of the stage act in Bergen when the animal’s head flew off, striking Per Kristian Hagen, 25. According to Metro, Hagen was recovering in hospital last night and said: "My relationship with sheep is a bit ambivalent now. I like them, but not when they come flying through the air. I have a headache now." He has filed involuntary assault and battery charges. Band member Rune Eriksen, whose stage name is Blasphemer, said that the incident was unfortunate. "The whole thing was an accident, but maybe it would be ideal for another show," he commented, and promised the injured fan a ticket for their next show. The band could face charges with a maximum sentence of six months in prison. Police detective Carl-Petter Leganger said an investigation was underway, but that "nothing suggests this was a conscious act." Mayhem, whose songs include ‘Necrolust’ and ‘Deathcrush’, are no strangers to controversy. In 1991, lead vocalist Dead "lived" up to his name when he committed suicide. Drummer Hellhammer then made a necklace using some of the skull’s fragments and guitarist Euronymous reportedly cooked and ate pieces of Dead’s brain. Euronymous was stabbed to death two years later by the band’s bass player Count Grishnackh, allegedly due to the fact that Euronmyous had a more "evil" reputation. Source: http://www.nme.com/news/104435.htm
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>> The men, aged between 22 and 35, were found guilty of "possessing > objects which infringe morals" and were convicted of "acts capable of > undermining the faith of a Muslim." >Dunno about "undermining faith", but it sure undermines anything >resembling cultural values.
At least it wasn’t opera, with those sopranos that sound like someone pulling the tail of a cat (duck and run… 
) Unit #02582: Endangered Old-Growth Redwood Toothpick Artisans, LLC [TINEOGRTALLC] — Frivolity is a stern taskmaster.
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> Fourteen heavy metal musicians and fans have been given prison > sentences by a court in CASABLANCA for moral and religious crimes. > The men, aged between 22 and 35, were found guilty of "possessing > objects which infringe morals" and were convicted of "acts capable of > undermining the faith of a Muslim." > Their sentences, which could last up to a year, followed newspaper > articles claiming that they were "Satanists" involved in an > international cult of devil-worshippers.
No heavy metal in Morocco – cool. — BMW R1150GS
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Fourteen heavy metal musicians and fans have been given prison > sentences by a court in CASABLANCA for moral and religious crimes. > The men, aged between 22 and 35, were found guilty of "possessing > objects which infringe morals" and were convicted of "acts capable of > undermining the faith of a Muslim." > Their sentences, which could last up to a year, followed newspaper > articles claiming that they were "Satanists" involved in an > international cult of devil-worshippers. > No heavy metal in Morocco – cool.
That’s not the point. They could just as easily thrown you in jail because of your motorcycle. Equally stupid, equally likely.
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> > Fourteen heavy metal musicians and fans have been given prison > > sentences by a court in CASABLANCA for moral and religious crimes. > > The men, aged between 22 and 35, were found guilty of "possessing > > objects which infringe morals" and were convicted of "acts capable of > > undermining the faith of a Muslim." > > Their sentences, which could last up to a year, followed newspaper > > articles claiming that they were "Satanists" involved in an > > international cult of devil-worshippers. > No heavy metal in Morocco – cool. > That’s not the point. They could just as easily thrown you in jail because > of your motorcycle. Equally stupid, equally likely.
Not likely since Morocco is not in Europe. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text –
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> Fourteen heavy metal musicians and fans have been given prison > sentences by a court in CASABLANCA for moral and religious crimes.
Muslims Strike Blow for Good Taste! > The men, aged between 22 and 35, were found guilty of "possessing > objects which infringe morals" and were convicted of "acts capable of > undermining the faith of a Muslim."
Dunno about "undermining faith", but it sure undermines anything resembling cultural values. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Their sentences, which could last up to a year, followed newspaper > articles claiming that they were "Satanists" involved in an > international cult of devil-worshippers. > Parents and friends of those convicted are in uproar and argue that > the case should have never gone to court, blaming older members of the > establishment for not understanding youth culture. > Nine of the convicted men were members of three Moroccan heavy metal > bands – Nekros, Infected Brain and Reborn. > TelQuel, a French-language weekly magazine, has ridiculed the judge’s > remarks that "normal people go to concerts in a suit and tie," rather > than the black heavy metal T-shirt that was shown to the courtroom. > Driss Ksikes, chief editor at TelQuel, told Reuters: ‘Morocco’s young > people will not feel at home in their own country. Our judicial system > needs psychologists if they don’t understand that young people are by > essence subversive and like to shock." > The judge also condemned one musician for writing lyrics in English > rather than Arabic. The penal code in Morocco allows a maximum > sentence of three years for attempting to convert a Muslim to another > faith. > Journalist Nourredine Ben Malik, whose interview with a 21-year old > heavy metal fan for the weekly publication As-Sahifa allegedly > prompted the police investigation, said: "I am against these > sentences… there was no solid argument behind them, and I’ve signed > a petition saying as much. These are just young people who like a > certain kind of music. > "If there is a problem with their thinking it is not a matter for the > courts but for their families, political parties and society." > The incident had added to the growing dissent in the country that > authorities are losing touch with the country’s youth. > Source: http://www.nme.com/news/104418.htm > http://www.newsfeed.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! > —–= Over 100,000 Newsgroups – Unlimited Fast Downloads – 19 Servers =—–
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Those wacky Muslims are at it again! Go to jail for listening to bad music, but it’s OK to hijack and blow up airplanes. Allah akbar! – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >Fourteen heavy metal musicians and fans have been given prison >sentences by a court in CASABLANCA for moral and religious crimes. >The men, aged between 22 and 35, were found guilty of "possessing >objects which infringe morals" and were convicted of "acts capable of >undermining the faith of a Muslim." >Their sentences, which could last up to a year, followed newspaper >articles claiming that they were "Satanists" involved in an >international cult of devil-worshippers. >Parents and friends of those convicted are in uproar and argue that >the case should have never gone to court, blaming older members of the >establishment for not understanding youth culture. >Nine of the convicted men were members of three Moroccan heavy metal >bands – Nekros, Infected Brain and Reborn. >TelQuel, a French-language weekly magazine, has ridiculed the judge’s >remarks that "normal people go to concerts in a suit and tie," rather >than the black heavy metal T-shirt that was shown to the courtroom. >Driss Ksikes, chief editor at TelQuel, told Reuters: ‘Morocco’s young >people will not feel at home in their own country. Our judicial system >needs psychologists if they don’t understand that young people are by >essence subversive and like to shock." >The judge also condemned one musician for writing lyrics in English >rather than Arabic. The penal code in Morocco allows a maximum >sentence of three years for attempting to convert a Muslim to another >faith. >Journalist Nourredine Ben Malik, whose interview with a 21-year old >heavy metal fan for the weekly publication As-Sahifa allegedly >prompted the police investigation, said: "I am against these >sentences… there was no solid argument behind them, and I’ve signed >a petition saying as much. These are just young people who like a >certain kind of music. >"If there is a problem with their thinking it is not a matter for the >courts but for their families, political parties and society." >The incident had added to the growing dissent in the country that >authorities are losing touch with the country’s youth. >Source: http://www.nme.com/news/104418.htm > http://www.newsfeed.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! >—–= Over 100,000 Newsgroups – Unlimited Fast Downloads – 19 Servers =—–
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Fourteen heavy metal musicians and fans have been given prison sentences by a court in CASABLANCA for moral and religious crimes. The men, aged between 22 and 35, were found guilty of "possessing objects which infringe morals" and were convicted of "acts capable of undermining the faith of a Muslim." Their sentences, which could last up to a year, followed newspaper articles claiming that they were "Satanists" involved in an international cult of devil-worshippers. Parents and friends of those convicted are in uproar and argue that the case should have never gone to court, blaming older members of the establishment for not understanding youth culture. Nine of the convicted men were members of three Moroccan heavy metal bands – Nekros, Infected Brain and Reborn. TelQuel, a French-language weekly magazine, has ridiculed the judge’s remarks that "normal people go to concerts in a suit and tie," rather than the black heavy metal T-shirt that was shown to the courtroom. Driss Ksikes, chief editor at TelQuel, told Reuters: ‘Morocco’s young people will not feel at home in their own country. Our judicial system needs psychologists if they don’t understand that young people are by essence subversive and like to shock." The judge also condemned one musician for writing lyrics in English rather than Arabic. The penal code in Morocco allows a maximum sentence of three years for attempting to convert a Muslim to another faith. Journalist Nourredine Ben Malik, whose interview with a 21-year old heavy metal fan for the weekly publication As-Sahifa allegedly prompted the police investigation, said: "I am against these sentences… there was no solid argument behind them, and I’ve signed a petition saying as much. These are just young people who like a certain kind of music. "If there is a problem with their thinking it is not a matter for the courts but for their families, political parties and society." The incident had added to the growing dissent in the country that authorities are losing touch with the country’s youth. Source: http://www.nme.com/news/104418.htm http://www.newsfeed.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! —–= Over 100,000 Newsgroups – Unlimited Fast Downloads – 19 Servers =—–
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Fourteen heavy metal musicians and fans have been given prison sentences by a court in CASABLANCA for moral and religious crimes. The men, aged between 22 and 35, were found guilty of "possessing objects which infringe morals" and were convicted of "acts capable of undermining the faith of a Muslim." Their sentences, which could last up to a year, followed newspaper articles claiming that they were "Satanists" involved in an international cult of devil-worshippers. Parents and friends of those convicted are in uproar and argue that the case should have never gone to court, blaming older members of the establishment for not understanding youth culture. Nine of the convicted men were members of three Moroccan heavy metal bands – Nekros, Infected Brain and Reborn. TelQuel, a French-language weekly magazine, has ridiculed the judge’s remarks that "normal people go to concerts in a suit and tie," rather than the black heavy metal T-shirt that was shown to the courtroom. Driss Ksikes, chief editor at TelQuel, told Reuters: ‘Morocco’s young people will not feel at home in their own country. Our judicial system needs psychologists if they don’t understand that young people are by essence subversive and like to shock." The judge also condemned one musician for writing lyrics in English rather than Arabic. The penal code in Morocco allows a maximum sentence of three years for attempting to convert a Muslim to another faith. Journalist Nourredine Ben Malik, whose interview with a 21-year old heavy metal fan for the weekly publication As-Sahifa allegedly prompted the police investigation, said: "I am against these sentences… there was no solid argument behind them, and I’ve signed a petition saying as much. These are just young people who like a certain kind of music. "If there is a problem with their thinking it is not a matter for the courts but for their families, political parties and society." The incident had added to the growing dissent in the country that authorities are losing touch with the country’s youth. Source: http://www.nme.com/news/104418.htm http://www.newsfeed.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! —–= Over 100,000 Newsgroups – Unlimited Fast Downloads – 19 Servers =—–
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> Fourteen heavy metal musicians and fans have been given prison > sentences by a court in CASABLANCA for moral and religious crimes. > The men, aged between 22 and 35, were found guilty of "possessing > objects which infringe morals" and were convicted of "acts capable of > undermining the faith of a Muslim." > Their sentences, which could last up to a year, followed newspaper > articles claiming that they were "Satanists" involved in an > international cult of devil-worshippers.
No heavy metal in Morocco – cool. — BMW R1150GS
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Fourteen heavy metal musicians and fans have been given prison > sentences by a court in CASABLANCA for moral and religious crimes. > The men, aged between 22 and 35, were found guilty of "possessing > objects which infringe morals" and were convicted of "acts capable of > undermining the faith of a Muslim." > Their sentences, which could last up to a year, followed newspaper > articles claiming that they were "Satanists" involved in an > international cult of devil-worshippers. > No heavy metal in Morocco – cool.
That’s not the point. They could just as easily thrown you in jail because of your motorcycle. Equally stupid, equally likely.
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> > Fourteen heavy metal musicians and fans have been given prison > > sentences by a court in CASABLANCA for moral and religious crimes. > > The men, aged between 22 and 35, were found guilty of "possessing > > objects which infringe morals" and were convicted of "acts capable of > > undermining the faith of a Muslim." > > Their sentences, which could last up to a year, followed newspaper > > articles claiming that they were "Satanists" involved in an > > international cult of devil-worshippers. > No heavy metal in Morocco – cool. > That’s not the point. They could just as easily thrown you in jail because > of your motorcycle. Equally stupid, equally likely.
Not likely since Morocco is not in Europe. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text –
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> Fourteen heavy metal musicians and fans have been given prison > sentences by a court in CASABLANCA for moral and religious crimes.
Muslims Strike Blow for Good Taste! > The men, aged between 22 and 35, were found guilty of "possessing > objects which infringe morals" and were convicted of "acts capable of > undermining the faith of a Muslim."
Dunno about "undermining faith", but it sure undermines anything resembling cultural values. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Their sentences, which could last up to a year, followed newspaper > articles claiming that they were "Satanists" involved in an > international cult of devil-worshippers. > Parents and friends of those convicted are in uproar and argue that > the case should have never gone to court, blaming older members of the > establishment for not understanding youth culture. > Nine of the convicted men were members of three Moroccan heavy metal > bands – Nekros, Infected Brain and Reborn. > TelQuel, a French-language weekly magazine, has ridiculed the judge’s > remarks that "normal people go to concerts in a suit and tie," rather > than the black heavy metal T-shirt that was shown to the courtroom. > Driss Ksikes, chief editor at TelQuel, told Reuters: ‘Morocco’s young > people will not feel at home in their own country. Our judicial system > needs psychologists if they don’t understand that young people are by > essence subversive and like to shock." > The judge also condemned one musician for writing lyrics in English > rather than Arabic. The penal code in Morocco allows a maximum > sentence of three years for attempting to convert a Muslim to another > faith. > Journalist Nourredine Ben Malik, whose interview with a 21-year old > heavy metal fan for the weekly publication As-Sahifa allegedly > prompted the police investigation, said: "I am against these > sentences… there was no solid argument behind them, and I’ve signed > a petition saying as much. These are just young people who like a > certain kind of music. > "If there is a problem with their thinking it is not a matter for the > courts but for their families, political parties and society." > The incident had added to the growing dissent in the country that > authorities are losing touch with the country’s youth. > Source: http://www.nme.com/news/104418.htm > http://www.newsfeed.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! > —–= Over 100,000 Newsgroups – Unlimited Fast Downloads – 19 Servers =—–
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Those wacky Muslims are at it again! Go to jail for listening to bad music, but it’s OK to hijack and blow up airplanes. Allah akbar! – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >Fourteen heavy metal musicians and fans have been given prison >sentences by a court in CASABLANCA for moral and religious crimes. >The men, aged between 22 and 35, were found guilty of "possessing >objects which infringe morals" and were convicted of "acts capable of >undermining the faith of a Muslim." >Their sentences, which could last up to a year, followed newspaper >articles claiming that they were "Satanists" involved in an >international cult of devil-worshippers. >Parents and friends of those convicted are in uproar and argue that >the case should have never gone to court, blaming older members of the >establishment for not understanding youth culture. >Nine of the convicted men were members of three Moroccan heavy metal >bands – Nekros, Infected Brain and Reborn. >TelQuel, a French-language weekly magazine, has ridiculed the judge’s >remarks that "normal people go to concerts in a suit and tie," rather >than the black heavy metal T-shirt that was shown to the courtroom. >Driss Ksikes, chief editor at TelQuel, told Reuters: ‘Morocco’s young >people will not feel at home in their own country. Our judicial system >needs psychologists if they don’t understand that young people are by >essence subversive and like to shock." >The judge also condemned one musician for writing lyrics in English >rather than Arabic. The penal code in Morocco allows a maximum >sentence of three years for attempting to convert a Muslim to another >faith. >Journalist Nourredine Ben Malik, whose interview with a 21-year old >heavy metal fan for the weekly publication As-Sahifa allegedly >prompted the police investigation, said: "I am against these >sentences… there was no solid argument behind them, and I’ve signed >a petition saying as much. These are just young people who like a >certain kind of music. >"If there is a problem with their thinking it is not a matter for the >courts but for their families, political parties and society." >The incident had added to the growing dissent in the country that >authorities are losing touch with the country’s youth. >Source: http://www.nme.com/news/104418.htm > http://www.newsfeed.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! >—–= Over 100,000 Newsgroups – Unlimited Fast Downloads – 19 Servers =—–
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>Fourteen heavy metal musicians and fans have been given prison >sentences by a court in CASABLANCA for moral and religious crimes. >The men, aged between 22 and 35, were found guilty of "possessing >objects which infringe morals" and were convicted of "acts capable of >undermining the faith of a Muslim."
Jeez, wonder what they’d have done if they’d found a tape of The Clash doing "Rock the Casbah"? Guess I’ll have to scratch Morocco off my list… if they think ordinary heavy-metal is an infringement to morals, I’d never get in with my Velvet Underground CDs (not that they could understand the lyrics anyway). Unit #02582: Endangered Old-Growth Redwood Toothpick Artisans, LLC [TINEOGRTALLC] — Frivolity is a stern taskmaster.
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>> The men, aged between 22 and 35, were found guilty of "possessing > objects which infringe morals" and were convicted of "acts capable of > undermining the faith of a Muslim." >Dunno about "undermining faith", but it sure undermines anything >resembling cultural values.
At least it wasn’t opera, with those sopranos that sound like someone pulling the tail of a cat (duck and run… ) Unit #02582: Endangered Old-Growth Redwood Toothpick Artisans, LLC [TINEOGRTALLC] — Frivolity is a stern taskmaster.
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And not to be outdone, the Norwegians offer this: On topic, because it makes one wonder just what the hell is in the water in Norway ; ) Norwegian death metal band MAYHEM were involved in one of the most bizarre rock accidents last night (March 9) when a flying sheep’s head fractured a fan’s skull. Lead singer Maniac was carving up a dead sheep as part of the stage act in Bergen when the animal’s head flew off, striking Per Kristian Hagen, 25. According to Metro, Hagen was recovering in hospital last night and said: "My relationship with sheep is a bit ambivalent now. I like them, but not when they come flying through the air. I have a headache now." He has filed involuntary assault and battery charges. Band member Rune Eriksen, whose stage name is Blasphemer, said that the incident was unfortunate. "The whole thing was an accident, but maybe it would be ideal for another show," he commented, and promised the injured fan a ticket for their next show. The band could face charges with a maximum sentence of six months in prison. Police detective Carl-Petter Leganger said an investigation was underway, but that "nothing suggests this was a conscious act." Mayhem, whose songs include ‘Necrolust’ and ‘Deathcrush’, are no strangers to controversy. In 1991, lead vocalist Dead "lived" up to his name when he committed suicide. Drummer Hellhammer then made a necklace using some of the skull’s fragments and guitarist Euronymous reportedly cooked and ate pieces of Dead’s brain. Euronymous was stabbed to death two years later by the band’s bass player Count Grishnackh, allegedly due to the fact that Euronmyous had a more "evil" reputation. Source: http://www.nme.com/news/104435.htm
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> Norwegian death metal band MAYHEM were involved in one of the most > bizarre rock accidents last night (March 9) when a flying sheep’s head > fractured a fan’s skull.
LOL. Hilarious. I wish I’d been there. Tim.