Behemoth Cancel India Show Following "Threats" from "Religious Christian Groups"

"Behemoth regret to announce the cancellation of the band's scheduled performance on March 3 in Bangalore, India. 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."

"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."

Behemoth canceled their scheduled March 3 Bangalore performance after receiving numerous credible threats from religious Christian groups. Those groups pressured authorities and the promoter to stop the show, creating safety and legal concerns including the possibility of arrest or physical danger. The band engaged closely with the local promoter and emphasized that the cancellation was not the promoter's fault, citing the promoter's good faith efforts. Attempts to secure sufficient assurances against legal consequences and security risks were unsuccessful, prompting the cancellation. The band framed the situation as religious fanaticism and censorship, urged support for freedom of expression, and expressed disappointment to Indian fans while hoping to return.

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