The 2024 version of the Mexico Metal Fest has been postponed by the organizers, although they moved shortly to salvage among the bands from the unique lineup for a particular day-long live performance this Saturday as a substitute.

The authentic lineup of the occasion was set to characteristic headliners King Diamond and KK’s Priest, with units from Belphegor, Napalm Death, Lucifer, Krisiun, Kataklysm, Mortiis and extra. The occasion was set to happen at Expo Guadalupe, Monterrey, Nuevo León.

Why Was the Mexico Metal Fest Postponed?

In an announcement, organizers cited “unfavorable circumstances,” emphasizing, “These causes are alien to the invited artists, as well as to the responsible organization from the making of the festival.”

The full assertion will be learn beneath (as translated to English from Instagram):

Important communication
To our neighborhood:
We remorse to tell that resulting from unfavorable circumstances, the Mexico Metal Fest VIII pageant, which might be held on October 12, 2024 at Expo Guadalupe, Monterrey, Nuevo León, is postponed till additional discover, emphasizing that these causes are alien to the invited artists, in addition to to the accountable group from the making of the pageant.
Reinforcing the engagement with our viewers, we need to supply the most effective expertise in leisure, which has characterised us all through the earlier 7 editions; for that reason we needed to make the tough determination to postpone it, as at this second the circumstances will not be probably the most favorable for a wonderful efficiency of the pageant.
For those that had been planning to attend on October twelfth, we now have a shock for you!. On the identical day a particular occasion will happen with the next bands:
• Napalm Death
• Kataklysm
• Lucifer
• Krisiun
• Blood Red Throne
• Strike Master
• Phantom
Everyone with a pageant ticket will have the ability to entry this get together without spending a dime.
Furthermore, those that want for a refund can nonetheless apply for it with out dropping their proper to attend the get together.
We admire your understanding and perceive that this information could also be an enormous disappointment to the followers who longed to attend with an incredible effort to rejoice this version with us.

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KK’s Priest issued their very own assertion on the pageant postponement. It learn as follows:

Dear Metalheads in Texas and Mexico: With nice disappointment, we remorse that we’re unable to convey our present to Houston and Monterrey, MX. With the sudden cancellation of the Mexico Metal Fest by the native organisers, we had been merely unable to make it. However we are going to look to reschedule as quickly as potential and we’re very a lot wanting ahead to seeing you within the close to future. Until then thanks to your dedication and loyalty to the band and we are going to work to convey the metallic to you as quickly because it’s potential.

What Mexico Metal Fest Organizers Are Doing for Fans

While the Mexico Metal Fest won’t be occurring this 12 months as deliberate, organizers moved shortly to place collectively a full day of metallic for individuals who want to use their tickets to attend without spending a dime. Full refunds are additionally obtainable for individuals who do not plan on attending.

Taking place on Oct. 12 at Explanada Estadio Mobil Super (Mobile Super Stadium), Napalm Death are on board to headline the day’s festivities. Lucifer, Kataklysm, Krisiun, Blood Red Throne, Strike Master, Phantom, Me vs. Me and Where Never More may also play. Set occasions will be considered within the Instagram publish beneath.

An inventory of issues to know concerning the new present supplied by the organizers reveals that followers can attend the occasion and nonetheless ask for his or her refund afterward. The present is free for these presenting their bodily or digital tickets, however there are additionally tickets obtainable for buy on the day of the present. Check out extra particulars particular to the brand new present via the pageant’s Instagram publish.