Pentagram Comments On Problems Entering Canada For Touring

Canadian fans hoping to see Pentagram during this upcoming tour cycle are in for a disappointment, with the band commenting:

"Pentagram deeply regret the current inability to enter Canada, a country we have all longed to play for over the band’s near 45 year existence. With hired legal counsel we attempted to connect the many dots that would legally allow a certain member(s) in the country.

"We strongly believed we had a fair chance at clearing immigration. This proved to not be the case as costs piled up along with the elusive and exhaustive required elements / proof and paperwork and an untried recent charge. The prospect of clearing immigration versus the probability of rejection at the border and all the expenses that go with that grew too great.

"The band was forced to make an educated judgement call. With the chance of entry slim, the band felt it best to cease continuing to put promoters, agents and fans on hold and keep up any false hope. This by no means should reflect on The Agency Group or promoters in Toronto, Alberta or Montreal who all tried their best to assist the band in this unfortunate dilemma.

"As the band prepares for the touring cycle of 'Curious Volume,' the new album out on August 28th, we also will continue to work on Canadian entry. Thanks are in order for all who have believe in and assisted us with against these great odds. With apologies, and a glimmer of hope, Pentagram."