MACHINE HEAD: Korea And New Zealand Shows Cancelled

October 16, 2007

San Francisco Bay Area metallers MACHINE HEAD have issued the following update:

"Due to circumstances beyond anyone's control, MACHINE HEAD sincerely regret that they will be unable to play their upcoming shows in Korea and New Zealand. Insurmountable difficulties arose while attempting to secure passports and work visas, preventing the band from getting the necessary clearances from the respective consulates in time to enter and perform in both countries. The band extend their deepest regret to the fans in Korea and New Zealand that were looking forward to these shows, MACHINE HEAD was also looking forward to playing both shows, and they are extremely disappointed that they now cannot. They will, however, be making every effort to return to both countries as soon as possible, and want you to know that they deeply appreciate your support and understanding."

The affected dates are as follows:

Oct. 23 - Seoul, KOR - Melon-AX
Oct. 26 - Auckland, NZ - Powerstation

The "uncensored" and "unedited" five-and-a-half-minute version of MACHINE HEAD's video for the song "Now I Lay Thee Down" has been posted on the band's official web site. It can also be viewed below.

The clip was shot in February and additional footage was filmed in August. Mike Sloat directed, working in various locations around San Francisco, but mostly in and around the Regency Center, a theater built in 1909. According to Roadrunner Records, "All of the backdrops of the play are original to the theater, close to 100 years old and include ornate images of hell, forest, and more.

As for the plot, the band's label says, "the video is a play about a past time in which a strange and grotesque man, who is shunned by society and outcast, decides that he wants to know what it's like to die. He asks his lover, the only person who cares for him, to take his life. Reluctantly, she does. But then she becomes so distraught and miserable about losing her only love that she decides she must take her own life as well to be with him forever. The play ends with the two lovers together again, at last in the afterlife. The curtain drops and the entire cast bows to the audience."

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