Marduk Cancels Shows

Swedish black metallers MARDUK have been forced to cancel their scheduled North American tour “due to various reasons at the US embassy, like the super-touchy situation the United States is in right now, plus the fact that several of the members has got a criminal record added up to the fact that they couldn't get any visas in time for the tour."

Here is a statement from the official website:

“They were told that the embassy has put the processing on hold waiting for more documents from the US. A fact that seems quite peculiar and really surprising when the US immigration authority not only has approved the visa request but also sent the band a personal letter thanking them for having the guts and dedication to come over to America and play while so many others cancelled, to show that no terrorism can keep life from go on. We will get back to you with more news on what's gonna happen as soon as we know more about this.”

Source: Blabbermouth