MASTER Treated Like Terrorists By TSA, Forced to Return to Europe

Master's long awaited tour in the U.S. with Lightning Swords of Death was set to begin soon, but U.S. TSA officials had other plans for the band. In order to keep terrorists from blowing up more of our landmarks, our government here in the USA has adopted some stringent rules and policies for bands visiting the USA. Unfortunately, this includes death metal bands, and a technicality regarding visas has caused the cancellation of the Master 2011 USA tour:

"We arrived Tuesday morning in Holland and after intense questioning we proceeded to the eye and body scan machine. Along with the other passengers we proceeded to the plane. We arrived in Detroit and went to passport control. I waited for about two hours for any word on the guys.

The police came to explain that the visa waiver program didn't apply to musicians. So they sent me to customs and proceeded to tear apart everything and sent me on my way. I waited for six hours to get on another airplane and return to Europe.

Thankfully the lady at the Delta checkout counter was very helpful and confirmed that the guys would be on the next plane in the evening and I could return with them. The guys were escorted to the plane by four police officers and returned their passports when we arrived in Amsterdam.

Since when are musicians and terrorists in the same category? Again I apologize to all the bands, organizers and fans of course.

I guess the CD cover of the Human Machine CD has become a reality! - Paul Speckmann, Master"




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Jason Fisher    March 03, 2011