Behemoth have been forced to cancel their upcoming show in India amidst safety fears and “threats” from “religious Christian groups”.
The show, which was due to take place on March 3, was cancelled following what the band described as “credible threats stemming from religious Christian groups.”
In a statement on social media, the band explained: “Over the past few weeks, we and our team have received numerous credible threats stemming from religious Christian groups who have been applying pressure to authorities and to the promoter in an effort to stop the show from taking place.
“These threats have raised serious concerns regarding the band’s safety and security, including the possibility of arrest or physical danger.”
They continued: “We have been in close contact with the local promoter throughout this process. We want to make it clear that this cancellation is not the fault of the promoter, who has acted in good faith at every stage. Despite genuine efforts, it was not possible to obtain sufficient assurances that the band would be protected from legal consequences or security risks. On that basis, we have made the decision to cancel the show.”