lego 44,165 Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 When bands perform in China, it is no secret that they must submit their song lyrics to the government, who then return to the band with a list of songs they can and can’t play as well as allowing certain songs as long as the lyrics are altered to something permissible. Metallica‘s recent trek to the country was no different, though James Hetfield seemed nonplussed by being forbidden from playing classics like “Master of Puppets.” In an interview with South Morning China Post, the frontman was more than understanding about the censorship, stating, “Why shouldn’t you respect their culture when you’re there as a guest and you’ve been invited to play? We want to be respectful and just because we do things differently, it doesn’t mean it should be forced upon [others].” Hetfield is optimistic about returning to China and having the ability to play not just “Master of Puppets,” but other exclusions like “One” (in Shanghai) and “Hardwired.” “But hopefully we’ll keep coming back and they’ll realize we’re not a threat politically and we have no agenda except to cross boundaries with music and let people enjoy the songs,” he continued. “We’re not trying to bring a secret message to anybody.” During Iron Maiden‘s performances in China last year, Bruce Dickinson toed the line with the censors, mouthing curse words and instructing the crowd to take a picture despite cameras not being allowed at the concert. Read More: James Hetfield Talks Metallica Concert Censorship in China | http://loudwire.com/metallica-james-hetfield-chinese-censorship-one-day-realize-not-political-threat/?trackback=tsmclip Banned from playing their best songs. Spoiler F*ck da gobermint FreePalestine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkchylde 14,857 Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 thank god theres no censorship on western countries Spoiler Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irrelevant 20,272 Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Oh look, it's the country I live in being reported in the news again! 광야로 걸어가 알아 네 home ground Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeka 12,372 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 One of my life goals is to have something of mine banned from China. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphaMonster 1,806 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 1 hour ago, Seeka said: One of my life goals is to have something of mine banned from China. Lemme know before leaking your sex tape, I will open that hit thread for ya Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sipthistea 21,099 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Gaga can relate Kings and Queen of Censorship Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeleteMyAccount 11,881 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 What are the lyrics that are banned? China's government should lighten up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeka 12,372 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 7 minutes ago, AlphaMonster said: Lemme know before leaking your sex tape, I will open that hit thread for ya I'm never having a sex tape. Never. Eldritch abominations do not have sex tapes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphaMonster 1,806 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 2 minutes ago, Seeka said: I'm never having a sex tape. Never. Eldritch abominations do not have sex tapes. It would make your dream come true hun Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeka 12,372 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Just now, AlphaMonster said: It would make your dream come true hun I meant with one of my books or pieces of media. I don't wanna be Kim K. Or Paris Hilton. No matter how rich they are. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lego 44,165 Posted February 26, 2017 Author Share Posted February 26, 2017 47 minutes ago, ZacharyMark said: What are the lyrics that are banned? China's government should lighten up. I can’t remember anything Can’t tell if this is true or dream Deep down inside I feel to scream This terrible silence stops me Now that the war is through with me I’m waking up, I cannot see That there’s not much left of me Nothing is real but pain now Hold my breath as I wish for death Oh please, God, wake me Back in the womb it’s much too real In pumps life that I must feel But can’t look forward to reveal Look to the time when I’ll live Fed through the tube that sticks in me Just like a wartime novelty Tied to machines that make me be Cut this life off from me Hold my breath as I wish for death Oh please, God, wake me Now the world is gone, I’m just one Oh God, help me Hold my breath as I wish for death Oh please, God, help me Darkness Imprisoning me All that I see Absolute horror I cannot live I cannot die Trapped in myself Body my holding cell Landmine Has taken my sight Taken my speech Taken my hearing Taken my arms Taken my legs Taken my soul Left me with life in hell ..... End of passion play, crumbling away I'm your source of self-destruction Veins that pump with fear, sucking darkest clear Leading on your deaths' construction Taste me you will see More is all you need Dedicated to How I'm killing you Come crawling faster Obey your master Your life burns faster Obey your master Master Master of puppets I'm pulling your strings Twisting your mind and smashing your dreams Blinded by me, you can't see a thing Just call my name, 'cause I'll hear you scream Master Master Just call my name, 'cause I'll hear you scream Master Master Needlework the way, never you betray Life of death becoming clearer Pain monopoly, ritual misery Chop your breakfast on a mirror Taste me you will see More is all you need You're dedicated to How I'm killing you Come crawling faster Obey your master Your life burns faster Obey your master Master Master of puppets I'm pulling your strings Twisting your mind and smashing your dreams Blinded by me, you can't see a thing Just call my name, 'cause I'll hear you scream Master Master Just call my name, 'cause I'll hear you scream Master Master Master, master, where's the dreams that I've been after? Master, master, you promised only lies Laughter, laughter, all I hear or see is laughter Laughter, laughter, laughing at my cries Fix Me Hell is worth all that, natural habitat Just a rhyme without a reason Never ending maze, drift on numbered days Now your life is out of season I will occupy I will help you die I will run through you Now I rule you too Come crawling faster Obey your master Your life burns faster Obey your master Master Master of puppets I'm pulling your strings Twisting your mind and smashing your dreams Blinded by me, you can't see a thing Just call my name, 'cause I'll hear you scream Master Master Just call my name, 'cause I'll hear you scream Master Master .... In the name of desperation In the name of wretched pain In the name of all creation Gone insane We're so f*cked Sh*t outta luck Hardwired to self-destruct On the way to paranoia On the crooked borderline On the way to great destroyer Doom design We're so ****ed **** outta luck Hardwired to self-destruct Once upon a planet burning Once upon a flame Once upon a fear returning All in vain Do you feel that hope is fading? Do you comprehend? Do you feel it terminating? In the end We're so ****ed **** outta luck Hardwired to self-destruct Hardwired to self-destruct Self-destruct Self-destruct Self-destruct FreePalestine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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