sjsharkattack10 Posted June 13, 2010 Posted June 13, 2010 So i heard about this story 2 weeks ago and being a huge ATL fan it gets me mad that they get in trouble for standing up for their fans, Six Flags needs to understand that if they want to put on shows they need to have the right security. They shouldnt have maced anyone...whats your opinions...Heres the story All Time Low banned from remaining Six Flags shows on Bamboozle Roadshow Alternative Press - Tim Karan on 6/3/10 @ 10:41 AM - altpress.com ORIGINAL POST 5/29 10:34 p.m. According to tweets by All Time Low frontman Alex Gaskarth and Boys Like Girls vocalist Martin Johnson, either a security guard or a police officer allegedly maced fans at tonight's Bamboozle Roadshow date at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington, Texas, and that the bands were "locked on their buses" for defending the crowd. A fan report alleges that kids rushed the stage during All Time Low's final song and that it was likely those fans onstage who were maced by security. All Time Low reportedly walked offstage immediately. Gaskarth first tweeted, "I don't care how rowdy a crowd of kids are, there is absolutely no excuse for the police at SIX FLAGS to spray mace in our fans faces." He went onto say, "That kind of protocol is insane for an all ages show at a theme park. A girl who looked to be about 15 walked up to me and said she was removed from the crowd after being maced. Are you fucking kidding me? That being said, you were an absolutely incredible crowd, and that may have been one of the best shows we've ever had the chance to play." ATL bassist Zack Merrick added, "Kids safety is the number one priority at shows and when they compromise that I draw the line." Boys Like Girls' Johnson echoed ATL's statements and openly criticized the police officer who allegedly maced fans, saying, "you mace our fans you fucking die. bands locked on busses for defending helpless fans getting MACED for having a great time at a rock show. i dare security to come backstage." Johnson then took it a step further and tweeted the name of the officer he says maced fans. UPDATE 5/30 12:47 p.m. All Time Low have been asked not to perform at tonight's Bamboozle Roadshow stop at Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio following last night's show at a Six Flags outside of Dallas during which fans onstage during ATL's set were maced by security. According to tweets by ATL frontman Alex Gaskarth--who was vocal about his anger over the incident--says that Six Flags banned them from playing tonight but told the public that the band dropped off the date. In a series of tweets, Gaskarth said, "All Time Low won't be performing tonight. We showed up-- Banned because I stood up for our fans who were victimized by security last night. And now they're telling the public that -WE- dropped off the show? Unbelievable. We were told that we 'aren't allowed to perform.' So to all the folks coming to see us tonight, I'm deeply, deeply sorry; This was not our call." He went onto criticize Six Flags over their handling of both last night's events and today's decision. "Its disgusting to see that a family oriented theme park covers up their flubs by shifting the blame and hiding behind shoddy excuses. Big thanks to the park for not only condoning the macing of kids at an all ages show, but also for fabricating stories in order to ban us. I sincerely hope that kharma catches up to these degenerate liars. For clarification, we have been asked not to perform at the 6Flags San Antonio show tonight. I'm sincerely sorry to anyone hoping to see us." We'll keep you informed as more details emerge UPDATE 6/3 According to the websites for Six Flags St. Louis and Six Flags Great Adventure, All Time Low will not be allowed to play anymore Six Flags dates on this year's Bamboozle Roadshow.
Chris Benvenuto Posted June 13, 2010 Posted June 13, 2010 Way to go Six Flags, now you have a huge-ass PR disaster on your hands. I really want to see how Six Flags makes up for this, will they take a loss or make up and make amends? But seriously, if the band approved of it, Six Flags should issue an apologizing statement for their security's actions. Honestly, reading the whole thing, and reading what the SF security did. I think Six Flags did a terrible thing in response to something ATL liked and almost approved of. Sorry if I sound horrible, but this is a tad ridiculous and somewhat sad.
Hhappy Posted June 13, 2010 Posted June 13, 2010 ^^ search is your friend. Please use it. http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=54377 locking.
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