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DEE SNIDER Wants To 'Take Back The Horns'
- Nov. 16, 2009
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Motivated by what he calls the "systematic abuse" of the metal horns, heavy metal icon and frontman for the legendary band TWISTED SISTER, Dee Snider has launched a web site dedicated to the reclamation of our iconic heavy metal symbol, TakeBackTheHorns.com. "The rampant misuse and overuse of the metal horns is an insult to true fans of the music form it represents," says Dee, "They were never intended to be thrown by members of the hip hop, country and pop communities. We fought long and hard for the music we love to be recognized. They have no right to use our sign!" While absolutely recognizing the humor in the situation, TakeBackTheHorns.com is dedicated to not only raise awareness of this abuse, but the site has been designed to inform and educate the reader on the history and proper use of the metal horns. Dee Snider hopes it will unify the massive, heavy metal community in the fight to stop the metal horns' further exploitation and degradation. Says Dee, "I appreciate the appeal of throwing the horns and even acknowledge that its overuse shows just how far the acceptance of heavy metal has come as a music form. But when little Johnny throws the horns to his mom because he's successfully made a number two, things have gone way too far." TakeBackTheHorns.com also contains a section for visitors to post photos of abusers of the horns and an interactive "Metal or Not" rating system to help define and decide the proper usage of the iconic symbol. ?? Dee goes on to say, "In the '80s, I went to Washington, D.C. to defend heavy metal and fight censorship. Now it's time for me to defend the music I love again and fight a very different enemy. I need headbangers the world over to join me in this important fight. Let's say to the purveyors of other music forms, the usurpers of our mark...get your own damn sign bee-otch! Let's take back the horns...dot com!" 
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COMMENT |
posted by : Land of the Lost Horizon
11/16/2009 1:23:15 PM
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what if little johnny was listening to twisted sister while taking a #2? then would it be alright?
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posted by : ghoatpimp carnival
11/16/2009 1:27:36 PM
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get ronnie james dio to handle this
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COMMENT |
posted by : www.thenextslayer.com
11/16/2009 1:27:45 PM
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That's right, Mister Sister!
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posted by : vultures
11/16/2009 1:40:42 PM
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This stupid cause should at least be taken up by someone who's actually had a career in metal post-1987.
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posted by : RiotAct666
11/16/2009 1:51:40 PM
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Cool i'll check out the site.
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COMMENT |
posted by : abigllama
11/16/2009 1:52:37 PM
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^Actually if you pay attention Snyder's been really busy since 1987 with radio and other projects. We lost the horns years ago when people like Avril starting using em and 12 year old girls latched onto that. Good on Dee to try to get em back.
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COMMENT | Gee...
posted by :
11/16/2009 1:54:37 PM
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WHADDAYOUWANNADOWITHYOURLIFFEEE?
Kind of seems a relevant question when this idiot's idea of a moral quest is 'taking back the horns'.
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COMMENT | haha
posted by :
11/16/2009 2:07:58 PM
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I like this idea.
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COMMENT | My 2 cents
posted by : AsLongAsTheRavenFlies
11/16/2009 2:11:02 PM
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Honestly, does anyone want them back now? The damage is done.
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COMMENT | plymouth
posted by : laurjohn2
11/16/2009 2:13:53 PM
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dee was talking about this when i saw him in plymouth last week. he is pretty funny
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COMMENT |
posted by :
11/16/2009 2:15:50 PM
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Dee, you dress in Drag, don't talk about other people "Not being Metal" hahaha
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COMMENT | HE ISN'T METAL
posted by :
11/16/2009 2:18:20 PM
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Maybe he should stop doing country realilty shows and shit like that.
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COMMENT | Seriously
posted by :
11/16/2009 2:28:46 PM
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This is great. I am SICK TO DEATH of people using the horns and acting like they are rock stars. ROCK is NOT about Rap or bullshit pop music or Country music. I say we break their fucking fingers when they throw horns.
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posted by : Blackenistheyend
11/16/2009 2:40:33 PM
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John Lennon invented the horns
http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/500/2711544/The+Beatles+YellowSubmarine.jpg
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COMMENT | TS rocks
posted by :
11/16/2009 2:41:28 PM
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At the age of 37, and after 25 years listening to the band, last saturday I had the privilege of seeing Twisted Sister live for the very first time (it was their first show in Brazil). The band put out an amazing show, one hour and a half of pure rock n roll and, we love them, and they loved the crowd (about 6000 ppl). One of my top-15 shows. Period.
Take back the horns \m/
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COMMENT |
posted by : juanneman
11/16/2009 3:00:13 PM
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Well that's the reason we raise our hands in concerts, so my utmost support to this.
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COMMENT | Blurred lines...
posted by : inked.in.blood
11/16/2009 3:14:08 PM
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Are there really definitive lines as to who is and who isn't metal? What if Hank III throws the horns while he's wearing a cowboy hat and boots and playing a song called "Country Heroes" or one of this grandfather's songs. I'd challenge anyone who says he isn't metal.
Dee's idea is entertaining, but farsical at best.
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posted by :
11/16/2009 3:39:04 PM
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its used way too often by people in the mainstream who have no idea what it really represents... give it a couple of years and the posers will have moved on but the real metal will keep the horns high.
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posted by : Acacia70
11/16/2009 3:49:56 PM
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i love the lady in Decline of Western Civilzation: The Metal Years discussing how the sign made three 6s. good stuff.
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posted by :
11/16/2009 3:50:27 PM
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Since Twisted Sister was never "metal", this makes no sense!
But I agree, Ronnie James Dio ought to be spear heading this campaign.
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COMMENT | "Since Twisted Sister was never "metal", this makes no sense"!
posted by :
11/16/2009 4:15:53 PM
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Er... what?
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posted by :
11/16/2009 4:45:16 PM
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Didn't The Onion do an article about this issue a few years back? I think it was called "Metal Council Convenes To Discuss Abuse Of The Horns". Look it up in The Onion's website archive... it'll be there.
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posted by :
11/16/2009 4:45:52 PM
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My bad... it's actually linked ON the site.
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COMMENT | Great idea
posted by : Lorn
11/16/2009 4:48:05 PM
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Dee has a good concept here. Hope more people get behind it and show their metalhead support. \m/
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posted by :
11/16/2009 4:55:01 PM
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check out under the blade and say that T.S never were metal. they used to be awesome.metal.
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COMMENT | Ya know....
posted by :
11/16/2009 5:37:49 PM
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....it is silly and all that, but I was kinda on-board, until he said "bee-otch". Now, isn't that slang in another genre of music/lifestyle that we all love to not like? Come on, Dee. Metal, rock or rap? If you're gonna yell "foul" about the misuse of a metal gesture, please don't use a rap gesture. Just sayin.
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COMMENT |
posted by : TheEagle
11/16/2009 6:02:17 PM
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What a stupid cause! I guess Mr. Sister has little to do with his time off and is looking for a way to get himself in the media before their next best-of-rehashed release.
Pathetic.
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COMMENT | I AGREE A MILLIOIN TIMES OVER
posted by : T-Boner.com
11/16/2009 6:13:01 PM
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BOUT TIME SOMEONE STOOD THE F*KK UP!!!!
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COMMENT | I LOVE T.S. , THEY WERE VERY METAL!...STILL ARE!
posted by : T-Boner.com
11/16/2009 6:18:12 PM
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HE/DEE HAS EVEN BEEN IN COURT FOR METAL!
PMRC
PS
NOW PLAYING W3DNESDAY 13
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COMMENT | agree
posted by : ice man
11/16/2009 6:19:40 PM
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Im glad to hear im not the only who finds non metal uses of the horns annoying. I was flicking through the tv one night and stopped to see what was going on with a country concert and there were people throwing the Horns! I dont like country but sometimes I look around and see what else is going on out there in the world of music, ok ive taken a liking to Johnny Cash but I wont apologize for that!
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COMMENT | YOU MEAN^
posted by : T-Boner.com
11/16/2009 6:37:42 PM
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CUNTry?????
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COMMENT | ...
posted by :
11/16/2009 7:30:22 PM
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Twisted Sister were definately a metal band...people seem to dismiss them nowadays because of the image but check out the first couple of albums ( and remember they were released in 1982/3 )...as heavy as anything that was around at the time. Great band.
I have a lot of respect for Snider as well for how he handled the PMRC business in the 80`s, check out his interview on the Headbangers Journey DVD.
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COMMENT | You F@cking People Can't Be Serious!!
posted by :
11/16/2009 8:34:55 PM
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I know I'm late on this post, but wholly shit! It is a joke, he is being funny. He is killing time. Do you really think this is a serious statement, you people are f@cking just plain stupid. I can't believe there are people here debating this or pissed off because somebody else is using the horns. You ignorant bunch of yahoos.
You people really need to read real news once in a while. Find out what else is going on in the world. Oh, and a course on satire at your local adult education facility might not be such a bad idea either.
F@ck you people are dumb!
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COMMENT | Dio = Horns
posted by : JJJB
11/17/2009 9:51:25 AM
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The only man that should ever use it.
\m/
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COMMENT | Anywhere?
posted by : inked.in.blood
11/17/2009 1:20:55 PM
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"And if you don't believe me, do a fucking SEARCH ANYWHERE online. I told you so! "
I searched foodnetwork.com and didn't find anything. Your point is moot.
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COMMENT | Here's how you search JACKASS
posted by :
11/17/2009 3:51:21 PM
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use a "SEARCH ENGINE". No, it's not a fucking train or firetruck. And look up the definition of "MOOT" while you are at it. Here's the site since you are "slow" (slang for idiot): www.dictionary.com
TRY ones like GOOGLE, Wikipedia for starters. And btw, GET the COVEN record. It's very cool if you are into the occult. Not "throwing da horns" as part of some retarded metal sausage fest. I think the occult was practiced LOOONG before Dio's GRANDMA threw DA horns at him. She was afraid of elves....
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COMMENT | Jackass?
posted by : inked.in.blood
11/17/2009 4:46:39 PM
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I'll concede that I'm a jackass if you'll concede that you, obviously, have no sense of humor.
Also, I'm not sure why you criticized my usage of the word "moot." I know what it means. "Your point is moot" is a fairly common phrase. I'm also a bit confused by your sporadic use of the Caps Lock. Any particular reason for that?
Last, I've seen Renaissance-era artwork depicting Jesus Christ using the horns. He predates Dio, his grandmother, and that twat from Coven. So there.
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COMMENT | Rehab?
posted by : inked.in.blood
11/18/2009 9:24:40 AM
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I'm not sure what that means, but now I have an itch on the roof of my mouth that only a gun barrel can scratch.
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COMMENT | Jesus Christ
posted by : TheReverend
11/18/2009 9:53:30 AM
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There are a lot of people on here up their own asses aren't there.
Humour.
So Dee Snider hadn't realised that the Son Of God/A dude from a band called Coven/Something else on Google search would suggest the differing origin of the 'Horns' if you can't see the humour in what he's doing (or acknowledge an attempt at something funny) maybe you should stop wanking off to porn sites and being keyboard warriors for five minutes and realise that you don't have to take life quite so seriously.
It is annoying to see American Idol contestants and Hannah fucking Montana throwing the horns but if you are going to get bent out of shape to this extreme imagine what'll happen when I start taking Honky back for the white man.
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COMMENT |
posted by : inked.in.blood
11/18/2009 11:25:46 AM
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Cracka what!?
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COMMENT | and...
posted by :
11/18/2009 12:19:18 PM
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There's a few of us on here who probably stomp out your ass honky. Already in trouble, ain't got much to lose at this point. And I'm fucking sick of stupidity in my own country. I would put that barrel in your mouth for you.
Dee Snider is like 60. He and everyone in that Generation know who COVEN and Jinx Dawson is. It's funny how the unaware make fun of the educated. That's what's wrong with the US and music in general. I love the argument part of the forum. Thank god we can still write freely. Won't be long though the way things are.
What the fuck is up with Twisted DEE and the horns anyways? Doesn't he dress like a gurl and sing about fucking high school n shit?? Leave Satan to the Occultists.
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COMMENT | Poking badgers with spoons
posted by : inked.in.blood
11/18/2009 2:11:24 PM
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Did you just make a legitimate physical threat over the internet? You're my hero.
For the record, I find the term "honky" offensive. I much prefer "cracker-ass cracker."
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COMMENT | Running over badgers
posted by :
11/18/2009 4:49:03 PM
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You know, just keep the goddamn horns then. It can stand for cracker-ass metal crackers. Metal up your cracker-ass cracker ass crack. Yours, Dee's, James Hetfield's. Lars, but he would like it.
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COMMENT | Question
posted by : inked.in.blood
11/18/2009 5:06:05 PM
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If I get to keep the goddamn horns, does that mean you're not going to beat me up anymore? If so, I'm disappointed. I was actually willing to take a beating to witness the technological developments that would have allowed you to do so.
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