MARDUK possibly dropping off BLACKENED FEST

Norwegian black metallers MAYHEM, who kicked off the Blackenedfest North American tour this past Thursday (May 21) in New York City, have issued the following update:

“There has been a lot of confusion around the MARDUK [the Swedish black metal band which was supposed to take part in Blackenedfest] situation. They are not playing tonight at the show in Orlando, Florida. What will happen for the future of this tour is currently unknown. We want to stress that MAYHEM has absolutely nothing to do with this situation. We didn't have any information about what is going on at all, there were many different rumors flying around, and unfortunately the only thing we know is that the band is not here. Why? We don't know! Thank you for your patience!”

Blackenedfest also features CEPHALIC CARNAGE, CATTLE DECAPITATION and WITHERED.