British extreme metal act CRADLE OF FILTH have canceled their previously announced run of dates in Russia following the country’s military invasion of Ukraine last week.
Earlier today, CRADLE OF FILTH frontman Dani Filth released the following statement via social media: “As of today and due to the current situation unfurling in Ukraine, CRADLE OF FILTH have decided to cancel our forthcoming tour of Russia in June.” Dani also added a quote from philosopher Albert Camus: “Peace is the only battle worth waging”.
Earlier this week, Live Nation Entertainment announced that they would be ceasing all business with Russia, effective immediately.
“Live Nation joins the world in strongly condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine,” read a statement from the company. “We will not promote shows in Russia, and we will not do business with Russia. We’re in the process of reviewing our vendors so we can cease work with any and all Russian-based suppliers.”
Ukraine’s health ministry had reported on Monday that 352 civilians had been killed during the Russian attack. That included 14 children.
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