ANTHRAX Cancels Summer 2023 European Tour Dates ‘Due To Logistics’

anthrax has canceled all previously announced appearances at this summer’s European festivals.

According to a German social media post, Wacken Open Airwhere anthrax It was scheduled to appear in early August, anthrax Dropped the show “For Logistics”.Slovenian metal daysin the Czech Republic Brutal Assault and Belgian Alcatraz Festival confirmed anthraxcancellation.

anthrax He then released the following statement on the matter: We want you to know that a solid and postponed European tour is a priority for us.

anthrax As part of its Fall 2022 tour activities, it previously canceled shows in continental Europe, citing “ongoing logistical issues” and “costs beyond our control”. The band was due to play a number of shows across Europe following the UK dates from 27th September 2022 to 8th October 2022.

in an interview with Neil Jones of total lock,bassist Frank Bello Elaborated anthraxThe decision to abandon gigs in Europe and move forward with UK dates only. I was asked if it was the “Brexit issue” that caused the cancellation. Vero “This is a human issue at the moment. I mean, it’s a budget issue.

“Like we do when we first plan everything— anthrax I’ve been in the UK and Europe all my life and toured there. We have a big fanbase out there and we love playing for them. After COVID, when everything went crazy financially, it just wasn’t viable anymore financially to do that,” he explained.we go home in like that loss — never mind a bit It’s a little loss just to perform in front of the fans, like that If we lost, we would have been in really bad shape for a while. So it didn’t make sense.when [we] Seeing it, we said. Better times await. And that’s how we see it now. You see, heating costs and everyone has to put food on the table. So this is a really tough time for everyone.

“I know We will come back with vengeance.” Frank Added. “So it’s going to be a lot of fun next time. I’m looking forward to playing in England and all of Europe. I had a great run in England. I feel like it was a little short despite playing a lot of places. But I want to come back and play our way should do it play. ”

Before discontinuing the European show, anthrax had just finished a US tour in black label association. hate breed acted as a special guest.

When the European cancellations were first announced on social media, one fan in the comments section suggested that the cancellations may have been the result of low ticket sales. anthrax “Don’t worry, we had no problems with sales. Check the news over there for a few minutes. We love our European fans dearly and love playing there and it’s very disappointing that you can’t come.” I’m sad to say that it won’t work ‘if the tour bus costs double or triple’

Vero previously discussed their decision to cancel European dates in September 2022 in an interview with . BLABBERMOUTH.NETAt the time, he said: “When was the last time you canceled a European tour? Got a budget and came back to this.Gaslines and all the shit going on.It was three times the budget.We would have been in a terrible deficit..’Bus is a normal life It’s terrible We could have saved Britain But people know us They know we’ll be back We love it there Can’t wait to go back Life is in the way of metal. [Laughs] What’s going on in the world is to lift people up with metal and our music.

“We were apart,” he continued. “We just did black label association and hate breed Toured and regained the taste. We were looking forward to the next leg, the UK and then Europe. We are used to touring for months at a time. Then the manager came and said, “Accounting can’t do this.” Like, “What?” How did that happen? ‘ Then you read and understand the paper. It sucks. “

anthraxthe latest album of “For All Kings”in February 2016 nuclear blast.

anthrax celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2021 with numerous special activities and events.guitarist formed Scott Ian and bassist Dan Rilker On July 18, 1981, in Queens, New York, anthrax One of the first thrash metal bands to emerge from the East Coast, they quickly became considered leaders of the genre. metallica, slayer and Megadeth.

Active for the past 50 years, anthrax Released 11 studio albums, received multiple gold and platinum certifications, received 6 albums Grammy Nominated, they have toured the world since 1984, playing thousands of shows including headlining Madison Square Garden and playing Yankee Stadium with the “Big Four.”

“For All Kings” called by some critics anthrax‘s most powerful album to date. Its arrival followed five years in which the group experienced a rebirth of sorts. anthraxJoin ‘Big Four’ tour, continue releasing comeback LP “worship music”.