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Slipknot Seeks to Block BK's Coq

The members of Slipknot are ready to have it their way--and that means the masked metal mavens want to shut down a new Burger King marketing campaign. In the spots, currently airing on such networks as MTV, VH1 and Spike TV, the fictional band Coq Roq is decked out in masks similar to those worn by Slipknot and performs such ditties as "Bob Your Head" and "Cross the Road" in an effort to persuade head-banging foodies to make a beeline to the nearest BK for the newfangled delicacy, which are fried chicken strips with dipping sauce. BK also launched a Website, CoqRoq.com, touting the band and its music.

Read the whole story at E! Online, August 18, 2005 »

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