You know what pisses me off? People who sue for the most minor of fucking problems (hey - take responsibility for your actions, fools!). All this litigation has led to the death of the biggest metal event in Australia. We get fuck-all good bands touring here from O.S (we supported Nevermore when they toured here - top work, guys!) & are lucky enough to have an annual metal festival which brings bands from all over the country (fans too) & from overseas... A quick run-down for y'all:For the past 11 years Australia's elite heavy bands have donated their time & energy into supporting the National Brain Injury foundation & the Alex Hurley Trust via the annual "Metal For The Brain" charity event in Canberra.
This years' event has been cancelled due to public liability insurers being unwilling to cover the event. In the time this charity event has been running there has been no (zero) insurance claims resulting from personal injury. None. This is a drug-free event which raises thousands upon thousands of dollars each year for a very worthy cause - there is no violence, only comeraderie. Ironically this event started as a result of insurance companies refusing to pay compensation to a victim of senseless violence outside a hotel. His friends in local (A.C.T) metal bands began this annual festival to raise money for him, as he is now permanently wheelchair bound & dependant on carers 24hrs per day!!!
It never ceases to amaze how very obviously drug related events such as 'rave parties' are easily covered by insurers, though when the words "Heavy Metal" are used these same insurers run a mile! It is an abomination that such a well respected, well attended & well behaved event such as Metal For The Brain should be cancelled for fear of litigation. The organisers of this event spend the better part of a year devoted to organising it (which for the past 3 years has attracted international bands & recognition) all for a good cause!
www.metalforthebrain.com
Has this shit started happening where *you* are yet? To what extent!?
