RyanMDF
04-01-2008, 07:41 AM
Well, it's that time of year when unexpected cancellations creep up on us (fortunately before the bands flights were arranged). You probably know that classic phrase that goes by the tune of 'shit happens', and that's pretty much what we have here.
You probably already saw the Deranged statement regarding the band splitting up and cancelling all scheduled festivals, but here it is again:
Martin Schönherr from DERANGED here.
Sad news… A couple of weeks ago Rikard Wermén (drums) decided to leave the band. He's been handling all of the bands correspondence (as well as any other matters concerning the band) the last 15 years and told us that he basically was fed up didn't wanted to do that any longer and therefore decided to leave the band. He's been doing a really great work and has
always managed to squeeze in time to handle the bands business. He also said numerous times that he will stay and do whatever shows that was booked but wouldn't handle any correspondence and the likes, and even said if we managed to get a tour later this year, he would stay for that as well in case we hadn't managed to get a new drummer. Fair enough and we thank him eternally for that…
Now, Johan Axelsson (guitar) said that he didn't wanted to do the booked shows and wanted to split the band up (coz of reasons unknown) which leaves me and Tomas Ahlgren (bass) no other choice then hereby say that we can't play the following festivals, therefor Deranged are from now on split up.
FUCK THE COMMERCE (Germany) - 1 May 2008
HARDTASTE OPEN AIR FEST. / Hassleben (Germany) - 2 May 2008
MARYLAND DEATH FEST. (U.S.A.) - 23-25 May 2008
DEATH FEST OPEN AIR (Germany) - 12-14 June 2008
JENA ROSENKELLER (Germany) - 6 June
OBSCENE EXTREME FEST. (Czech Rep.) - 10-12 July 2008
EISENWAHN FEST. (Germany) - 25-26 July 2008
TUNES OF DEATH FEST. (Germany) - 12-13 Sep 2008
FILTHROCK FESTIVAL (Germany) - 20 Sep 2008
Martin Schönherr / DERANGED
In addition, Disavowed's drummer has led the band to cancel their appearance at MDF. Here is the statement from the band:
We are very disappointed to cancel the MDF. We were really looking
foreward to come to the states again, especially playing the MDF was
something we were very enthousiatic about. Unfortunately, the
combination of recent injuries and other commitments forced our
drummer to cancel the MDF. We regret this decision. Hopefully
Disavowed will have the opportunity to come to the states anytime soon
......
Gerben & Disavowed
Finally, the Arson Project will not be able to perform at MDF as they were unable to book additional shows around the festival.
All 3 cancellations will be addressed on the website as soon as suitable replacements are confirmed. We are working on this right now, so please don't write about it. We don't want anyone to think this trend will continue as all foreign bands, including Aussie bands, have their flights or will be getting them in the near future.
You probably already saw the Deranged statement regarding the band splitting up and cancelling all scheduled festivals, but here it is again:
Martin Schönherr from DERANGED here.
Sad news… A couple of weeks ago Rikard Wermén (drums) decided to leave the band. He's been handling all of the bands correspondence (as well as any other matters concerning the band) the last 15 years and told us that he basically was fed up didn't wanted to do that any longer and therefore decided to leave the band. He's been doing a really great work and has
always managed to squeeze in time to handle the bands business. He also said numerous times that he will stay and do whatever shows that was booked but wouldn't handle any correspondence and the likes, and even said if we managed to get a tour later this year, he would stay for that as well in case we hadn't managed to get a new drummer. Fair enough and we thank him eternally for that…
Now, Johan Axelsson (guitar) said that he didn't wanted to do the booked shows and wanted to split the band up (coz of reasons unknown) which leaves me and Tomas Ahlgren (bass) no other choice then hereby say that we can't play the following festivals, therefor Deranged are from now on split up.
FUCK THE COMMERCE (Germany) - 1 May 2008
HARDTASTE OPEN AIR FEST. / Hassleben (Germany) - 2 May 2008
MARYLAND DEATH FEST. (U.S.A.) - 23-25 May 2008
DEATH FEST OPEN AIR (Germany) - 12-14 June 2008
JENA ROSENKELLER (Germany) - 6 June
OBSCENE EXTREME FEST. (Czech Rep.) - 10-12 July 2008
EISENWAHN FEST. (Germany) - 25-26 July 2008
TUNES OF DEATH FEST. (Germany) - 12-13 Sep 2008
FILTHROCK FESTIVAL (Germany) - 20 Sep 2008
Martin Schönherr / DERANGED
In addition, Disavowed's drummer has led the band to cancel their appearance at MDF. Here is the statement from the band:
We are very disappointed to cancel the MDF. We were really looking
foreward to come to the states again, especially playing the MDF was
something we were very enthousiatic about. Unfortunately, the
combination of recent injuries and other commitments forced our
drummer to cancel the MDF. We regret this decision. Hopefully
Disavowed will have the opportunity to come to the states anytime soon
......
Gerben & Disavowed
Finally, the Arson Project will not be able to perform at MDF as they were unable to book additional shows around the festival.
All 3 cancellations will be addressed on the website as soon as suitable replacements are confirmed. We are working on this right now, so please don't write about it. We don't want anyone to think this trend will continue as all foreign bands, including Aussie bands, have their flights or will be getting them in the near future.