Dragonforce @ CBGB's CANCELLED

[urinalcakemix]

Due to unforeseen circumstances DragonForce will not be able to gain entry to the US this time around to play the show at CBGB's on November 22nd. The band are as stunned by this news as their fans who have waited a long time to see them will be. The band have vowed that they will be back however and sincerely apologise for this disappointment, which was entirely beyond their control.

DragonForce are still scheduled to play the Quebec International Metal Fest in Canada on November 20th.

That sucks, I guess CBGB is really shutting down this time?

 

[Bryan316]

FUCK! I'm hating my government more and more. First I get this asshat Hip Hop Mayor re-elected in my beloved Detroit Rock City, then Dick Cheney is trying to fuck more international relations up, and now Dragonforce can't come to rock New York fuckin City???

America sucks. I'm moving to Brasil and starting a power metal band.

 

[urinalcakemix]

FUCK! I'm hating my government more and more. First I get this asshat Hip Hop Mayor re-elected in my beloved Detroit Rock City, then Dick Cheney is trying to fuck more international relations up, and now Dragonforce can't come to rock New York fuckin City???

America sucks. I'm moving to Brasil and starting a power metal band.

I think its more of a CBGB's has been shut down, ordered to leave, but they keep booking shows and appealing court rules. I think thier bonus time has worn out.

 

[Petethedrummer]

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[nightwish58]

I think its more of a CBGB's has been shut down, ordered to leave, but they keep booking shows and appealing court rules. I think thier bonus time has worn out.

If that is the case, then why wouldn't they, meaning Dragonforce, just say that? No shame in stating the truth if the place they were scheduled to play has been shut down. There is nothing they can do about that.

I guess things worked out for me as I was unable to get a ticket. I will make sure I am first on line when they announce a new date!

 

[urinalcakemix]

If that is the case, then why wouldn't they, meaning Dragonforce, just say that? No shame in stating the truth if the place they were scheduled to play has been shut down. There is nothing they can do about that.

I dunno about you, but for my first date in the USA, I don't think I'd be nice to say that the bar you were SUPPOSED to play at is a complete shit hole that cant pay the bills, and therefore they've been evicted.

Just doesn't sound nice at all.

 

[Petethedrummer]

Sounds like more visa issues to me

 

[AngraRULES]

I think its more of a CBGB's has been shut down, ordered to leave, but they keep booking shows and appealing court rules. I think thier bonus time has worn out.

Dude, pay attention to your first post... They cant get ENTRY in the US... There's no other reasons for that aside VISA issues.

Rant Mode *ON*

Please disregard this post if later the band announces that they couldn't get in the US due to a NON VISA RELATED issue.

Now...This is why I can't fucking stand this god damn JOKE that the USA Border and Immigration Control is a piece of fucking shit... They have no clue of what they do... So fucking worried about stupid terrorists but so naive and retarded to not realize that it's for a god damn music band... Geez I am so pissed at this, last week they denied the visa to my fucking GRANDMOTHER, who's a 73 year old lady who was coming to visit us... And no, she's not a god damn terrorist, just like the Dragonforce guys....

Rant Mode *OFF*

 

[Angrafan]

Isn't the band English? (I might be wrong, not a big fan)

No Visas required for English people in the US! Maybe it was a work visa situation.. But come on! Work visa to play one show for 300 people? Just lie and say you are a visitor

 

[AngraRULES]

I meant work visas...

Although my grandma was not coming to work... lol

Also none of them are British I think, maybe one... unless they have become naturalized or they are British citizens...which they probably are.. well, i dont know

 

[Jibrille]

When Nightwish had to cancel their first few shows during their US tour, they had applied for their work visa like 8 months beforehand. Now that's fucked up.

 

[Bryan316]

Take this as a COMPLETE RUMOR.

I'm waiting for verification on this:

The real reason is because there is a guy named Herman Li (an American) on the FBI wanted list and for those who don't know, the guitarist from this band is also called Herman Li but he's English. He was not admitted in the US. To be admitted, he would have to go through a 2 month investigation.

Now that's a pretty hefty reason. But I'm still waiting for my source to give me his source. I'm also searching the net for any leads on this. Can anybody find any info on an American named Herman Li?

 

[AngraRULES]

Even if that's the reason, it's fucking ridiculous.

 

[Bryan316]

I hope it's at least for this reason, not just "Oh we can't give them work Visa's cuz they smell of alcohol and guitar polish" or some bullshit beauracratic excuse. That's why I'm waiting for some proof.


That slow muthafucka.... HURRY UP AND EMAIL ME YOU SLOW BASTARD!


Heh... as if shouting in here is really gonna get him to respond faster!

 

[Angrafan]

I don't think it is THAT ridiculous... I mean, the US is in a very delicate situation in world politics nowdays.. They need to be careful! Threats could come from lots of differents kinds of people... And the problem of illegal aliens should be addressed as well...

There are some good reasons for it.. It's unfortunate that it got to this point, but it's a fact... It's a bit too much, for sure, but finding the balance is hard, specially without profling all Arabs as possible threats..

 

[Sautherom]

i hope this problem with visas is solved soon and we can see them next September in Atlanta

 

[kittybeast]

I'm moving to Brasil and starting a power metal band.

Costa Rica has cheap property for sale

 

[kittybeast]

There are some good reasons for it.. It's unfortunate that it got to this point, but it's a fact... It's a bit too much, for sure, but finding the balance is hard, specially without profling all Arabs as possible threats..

A terrorist isn't a terrorist until they commit a terrorist act. So how do you profile that? How can you know until that moment comes, when sadly after it is too late.


It's a shame the guitarist has to spend months under "investigation" because he shares the name of someone on the most wanted list. It shouldn't take that long to figure out they are not the same guy....but then again, we are talking about the U.S. Government and all it's b.s. bureacracy.

 

[Bryan316]

I say we just randomly kill people. Population's too high anyways. If someone even starts an argument at a Tim Horton's, blast em to smithereens. Plasma blasters and ninja swords should be handed out to the public. And then after all the retards kill each other, there'll be plenty of room for Dragonforce to come on over. I'm incredibly bitter and angry today. FUCK my own country. I'm gonna ask Century 21 to find me a house in Sao Paulo. Right next to a concert hall. That stocks Coors Light.

Somebody UPS a case of beer to my work.


*fills Jukebox with Dragonforce... presses Shuffle*

 

[Bryan316]

Okay... replied to me:

The promoter of the Festival they'll play here in Quebec told me. He asked their booker what happened just to make sure they were not gonna cancel that show too. Heheh.

It was just a question of time, if they had planned this earlier they wouldn't have had any problems. To play in the US you need a VISA and when applying for it if your name shows up on the wanted list, the FBI will do an investigation, which in this case could not be made before the show because it was organized too late, so no VISA no show.

GLENN. Make sure EVERY band that is scheduled to play your festival has their Visas taken care of loooong in advance!!! Like, make them fax you their completed forms by a certain due date or something!

This kinda shit should never have to happen!!!