Bloodbath was all set to do a North American tour around their appearances at the Modified Ghost Festival on May 24 and Maryland Deathfest on May 25. Unfortunately, these plans have been totally canceled due to U.S. immigration services. The band says immigration made a mistake with their visas and couldn't fix the issue in time.
Bloodbath says they'll reschedule the dates as soon as they can. Bloodbath doesn't specify if this also affects Maryland Deathfest and the Modified Ghost Festival, but neither one of those events have made statements saying Bloodbath couldn't make it yet. On a positive note, Bloodbath was in the studio in January, which means we'll be getting a record soon-ish.
"It's with an immense mix of anger, frustration and sadness that we're forced to announce the following news: We will not be flying out tomorrow to begin our first North American tour we all so much looked forward to playing. We've been rehearsing and preparing this for months and our gear and bags are packed ready by the doorstep, but sadly due to the U.S. immigration and embassy making a mistake with our visas, they couldn't fix it in time and reissue it.
"We hoped we never would have to make this kind of announcement. We were still trusting they would issue it in time to the very bitter end, but now with less than 24 hours to go, we have to accept our fate; it ain't gonna happen.
"We're so sorry for all of you who bought a ticket and made plans to come see Bloodbath! On any kind of positive note, we WILL be rescheduling (nothing else is acceptable!) and prepare to play the tour as soon as possible. More news on refunds etc. ASAP."
We also interviewed Bloodbath and Paradise Lost vocalist Nick Holmes, which you can read here.
