After Bad Omens, it's the turn of two new groups to cancel their appearance at Hellfest. But don't panic, the organizers reacted quickly.
two bands canceled at hellfest 2024
An unmissable event for any metal fan, Hellfest will open its doors to hell from June 27 to 30. A 17th edition nevertheless marked by several controversies. The main criticisms concern this year's major attraction: the gigantic mechanical structure The Keeper of Darkness built to enhance the attraction of the city. of the Clisson site, which worries some of the inhabitants of the town located in Loire-Atlantique, because of its very high cost, while it could generate significant economic benefits depending on the festival.
À Less than a month before the start of the festival, the organizers are also facing challenges. several cancellations.After that of the group Bad Omensfor health reasons, it is the turn of two other groups to withdraw. «Following several imponderables, we regret to announce the cancellation of two new groups from the 2024 line-up: Heart (health reasons) and 311 (logistical reasons), warn the organizers on their social networks.
Bad Omens and 311 replaced
< p>But don't panic, to compensate for these two cancellations, the Clissonnais festival is inviting two new faces. LANDMVRKS, who will replace Bad Omens on Mainstage 2 on Thursday 27 (10:25 p.m. > 11:25 p.m.) andDying Wish at 311 place on Warzone on Thursday the 27th, from 6:45 p.m. 7:35 p.m.).
The organizers then have to decide find Heart's replacement.«We will come back very soon to announce Heart's replacement (Sunday June 30-Mainstage 1). From now on We wish everyone a speedy recovery. Ann Wilson, who must respect a rest period of several weeks following; a routine medical check-up.»
This year, the edition aims to be more eclectic“one of the most open and varied” depending on the organization, and who therefore pleases all fans of extreme music. Between Foo Fighters, Metallica, Queens of The Stone Age and Royal Blood, or even Megadeth, there will be something for everyone.