FROM ITP V.020:
https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/aeg-joins-live-nation-in-suspending-touring-as-coronavirus-spreads/?fbclid=IwAR3B3g1A3MIGAr_4R46dO2QM1emcQpxEuBE7ObIj7UVBKG0oyMib-L-lr6k
As ITP V.020 readers have noticed, due to the corona virus pandemic, there has been alot of cancellations and postponements and it's down right depressing. The NBA and NHL have both suspended their seasons (right before playoffs with wild card races). Cancelling events due to mass gathering capacity caps makes for a BORING late winter early spring.
Why not just have the NBA and NHL play in front of empty arenas? Oh wait, two NBA players have tested positive for CORONA VIRUS.
The NCAA tournament IS CANCELLED OR POSTPONED due to the corona virus outbreak.
Music, metal tours and festivals are being postponed and cancelled.
Major League baseball has suspended spring training as the regular season has been pushed back two weeks.
Due to CORONA VIRUS travel bands, European bands can't get into the U.S.A.
In mainstream music:
The JUNO AWARDS (CANADA) and THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION are cancelled.
There's a black metal project called CORONA VIRUS, check them out.
ITP V.020 will keep you updates on CORONA VIRUS metal tour, festival cancellations and postponements.
Meanwhile, dress in layers, keep clean, and keep vigilant.
Have fun.
FROM PUSSY RIOT:
due to safety & health reasons our tour is being POSTPONED. stay tuned for more news and stay safe.
sending power to everyone who was affected by the virus.
xx nd
FROM GWAR:
"In an effort to slow the spread of the novel COVID-19, the Center for Disease Control recommended today that U.S. citizens dress in full-body GWAR-style costumes when going out in public as a precaution."
Full story on The Hard Times -> https://thehardtimes.net/…/cdc-recommends-full-body-gwar-co…. #GWAR
FROM TOOL:
We are continuing to monitor the evolving situation with Coronavirus and are in continual conversations with local promoters and venues. The health of our fans, bandmates, crew members and all of those that work in and around the venues is what we are focused on. As of now, our March 14 date at the Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater is going on as planned but our March 16 performance at Maverik Center has been postponed. As for the recently announced North American Spring tour, we are taking a day-to-day approach so please continue to monitor our website (Toolband.com) and social media channels for updates
FROM DOWNLOAD AUSTRALIA (CANCELLED):
https://www.downloadfestival.com.au/news/statement-regarding-download-australia-2020?fbclid=IwAR2R_1lQpiB7SRQCSFJUTmVnYryYBALWfAZeZi9gmNfiFagkkbeq91ODFbA
STATEMENT REGARDING DOWNLOAD AUSTRALIA 2020
Melbourne Friday March 20 || Showgrounds
Sydney Saturday March 21 || The Domain
FROM SLOW:
[Important]
Due to the recent events you all know, with a heavy heart, we have to announce that we will, still, not play live.
**three claps after**
Yet, we love you all. And we are seeing so many cancellations and friends, bands are angry, disappointed. We understand the frustration, but we also understand the need to stay calm, and do what needs to be done. Please think about the ones working in hospitals (Doctors, surgeons, nurses, ... we owe you). Our bassist - lyricist - singer and more, Lore, works in the medical field and there's nothing big to be done but to contain this virus, as governments are doing, like ours in Belgium.
Today is, also, her birthday and her age is lower than the BPM of our songs. Eh.
We would like to remind you two of the most important things to do now :
. be clean
. don't give in to panic
Take it slow. Pun intended.
Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal, Stay Healthy-\m/ -l-
Due to CORONA VIRUS travel bands, European bands can't get into the U.S.A.
In mainstream music:
The JUNO AWARDS (CANADA) and THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION are cancelled.
There's a black metal project called CORONA VIRUS, check them out.
ITP V.020 will keep you updates on CORONA VIRUS metal tour, festival cancellations and postponements.
Meanwhile, dress in layers, keep clean, and keep vigilant.
Have fun.
FROM PUSSY RIOT:
due to safety & health reasons our tour is being POSTPONED. stay tuned for more news and stay safe.
sending power to everyone who was affected by the virus.
xx nd
FROM GWAR:
"In an effort to slow the spread of the novel COVID-19, the Center for Disease Control recommended today that U.S. citizens dress in full-body GWAR-style costumes when going out in public as a precaution."
Full story on The Hard Times -> https://thehardtimes.net/…/cdc-recommends-full-body-gwar-co…. #GWAR
FROM TOOL:
We are continuing to monitor the evolving situation with Coronavirus and are in continual conversations with local promoters and venues. The health of our fans, bandmates, crew members and all of those that work in and around the venues is what we are focused on. As of now, our March 14 date at the Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater is going on as planned but our March 16 performance at Maverik Center has been postponed. As for the recently announced North American Spring tour, we are taking a day-to-day approach so please continue to monitor our website (Toolband.com) and social media channels for updates
FROM DOWNLOAD AUSTRALIA (CANCELLED):
https://www.downloadfestival.com.au/news/statement-regarding-download-australia-2020?fbclid=IwAR2R_1lQpiB7SRQCSFJUTmVnYryYBALWfAZeZi9gmNfiFagkkbeq91ODFbA
STATEMENT REGARDING DOWNLOAD AUSTRALIA 2020
Melbourne Friday March 20 || Showgrounds
Sydney Saturday March 21 || The Domain
It is with intense disappointment that we announce that My Chemical Romance will not be coming to Australia to play Download.
MCR have released the following statement today:
“To our dearest friends –
It is with heavy hearts that we have decided to postpone our performances in Australia and New Zealand. We felt this was the right decision for our fans, our band, our crew, and our families given the current global situation. We apologize to our fans, but please know that we didn’t come to this decision lightly. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to being with you all again as soon as we can. In the meantime, please be good to each other.” My Chemical Romance
Given that this announcement has come barely 7 days prior to Download Australia we will not be able to secure an alternative headliner as there is insufficient time to secure visas and arrange the other relevant logistics that are required prior to the festival.
As we are unable to deliver a complete line-up to meet the standard that Download fans both expect and deserve, we have very reluctantly made the decision to cancel Download Australia 2020.
The Download team has been working around the clock to create an unforgettable experience for heavy music fans and we are devastated not to be able to deliver this show to Australian Downloaders as planned.
We are currently working with both My Chemical Romance and Deftones to schedule separate headline shows in Australia in 2020 and will update you all as soon as we have these.
We are also working with a number of artists who have official Download side shows scheduled, to add headline shows in Sydney and Melbourne next week, stay tuned for these dates.
All ticket purchasers to the Download Melbourne and Sydney 2020 events will receive a full refund including booking and payment processing fees.
We appreciate that the decision to cancel Download Australia will cause huge disappointment and may create major difficulty for ticket holders, for which we sincerely apologise.
Moshtix will contact account holders on Monday 16th March via email with information regarding the refund process. We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience. For any questions relating to your Download ticket purchase, please contact Moshtix directly. https://tixsupport.moshtix.com.au/
https://www.downloadfestival.com.au/…/statement-regarding-d…
MCR have released the following statement today:
“To our dearest friends –
It is with heavy hearts that we have decided to postpone our performances in Australia and New Zealand. We felt this was the right decision for our fans, our band, our crew, and our families given the current global situation. We apologize to our fans, but please know that we didn’t come to this decision lightly. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to being with you all again as soon as we can. In the meantime, please be good to each other.” My Chemical Romance
Given that this announcement has come barely 7 days prior to Download Australia we will not be able to secure an alternative headliner as there is insufficient time to secure visas and arrange the other relevant logistics that are required prior to the festival.
As we are unable to deliver a complete line-up to meet the standard that Download fans both expect and deserve, we have very reluctantly made the decision to cancel Download Australia 2020.
The Download team has been working around the clock to create an unforgettable experience for heavy music fans and we are devastated not to be able to deliver this show to Australian Downloaders as planned.
We are currently working with both My Chemical Romance and Deftones to schedule separate headline shows in Australia in 2020 and will update you all as soon as we have these.
We are also working with a number of artists who have official Download side shows scheduled, to add headline shows in Sydney and Melbourne next week, stay tuned for these dates.
All ticket purchasers to the Download Melbourne and Sydney 2020 events will receive a full refund including booking and payment processing fees.
We appreciate that the decision to cancel Download Australia will cause huge disappointment and may create major difficulty for ticket holders, for which we sincerely apologise.
Moshtix will contact account holders on Monday 16th March via email with information regarding the refund process. We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience. For any questions relating to your Download ticket purchase, please contact Moshtix directly. https://tixsupport.moshtix.com.au/
https://www.downloadfestival.com.au/…/statement-regarding-d…
FROM SLOW:
[Important]
Due to the recent events you all know, with a heavy heart, we have to announce that we will, still, not play live.
**three claps after**
Yet, we love you all. And we are seeing so many cancellations and friends, bands are angry, disappointed. We understand the frustration, but we also understand the need to stay calm, and do what needs to be done. Please think about the ones working in hospitals (Doctors, surgeons, nurses, ... we owe you). Our bassist - lyricist - singer and more, Lore, works in the medical field and there's nothing big to be done but to contain this virus, as governments are doing, like ours in Belgium.
Today is, also, her birthday and her age is lower than the BPM of our songs. Eh.
We would like to remind you two of the most important things to do now :
. be clean
. don't give in to panic
Take it slow. Pun intended.
Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal, Stay Healthy-\m/ -l-
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