Credit: Alexandria Crahan-Conway Slipknot has postponed the band’s upcoming tour of Asia this month, including the Knotfest Japan festival, amid “global health concerns” stemming from the COVID-19 coronavirus.
A statement from the masked metallers reads, “While decisions like this are not easy, the safety and well-being of the band’s fans always comes first.”
“Furthermore in this case, the band and artists, crew and local employees are also equally effected,” the statement continues. “As such, this was the only responsible decision that could be made.”
Meanwhile, Trivium just announced that their March tour of Asia will also be postponed. Other bands who’ve canceled or postponed dates due to coronavirus include Green Day, Lacuna Coil and Cage the Elephant.
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