Behemoth Cancels Concert in Bangalore After Receiving Threats from Extremist Groups

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WartaGate.com – The legendary black metal band from Poland, Behemoth, has officially announced the cancellation of their concert in India, which was scheduled to take place in early March. The decision was not made lightly, but was taken to ensure the safety of all band members and crew.

Through a statement shared on social media, Behemoth revealed that they had received a number of serious threats from religious extremist groups. These threats were even described as credible death threats.

In their official post, Behemoth stated that their performance scheduled for March 3 in Bangalore had to be canceled due to unfavorable security conditions. Over the past several weeks, the band and their management team had been under continuous pressure from religious groups seeking to stop the concert.

The pressure was not limited to criticism, but also included physical threats and potential legal issues. This situation made the band feel that they did not have sufficient security guarantees.

Behemoth emphasized that before making the decision to cancel, they had closely coordinated with the local promoter. According to them, the promoter had made every possible effort and acted responsibly.

However, despite all these efforts, the situation remained unstable. The lack of certainty regarding legal protection and safety made canceling the concert the safest option.

The band also stressed that the decision was not the promoter’s fault, but was purely due to circumstances beyond everyone’s control.

In addition to explaining the reasons for the cancellation, Behemoth used this moment to reflect on the impact of religious fanaticism on the art world. They believe that such pressure can threaten artists’ freedom of expression.

According to Behemoth, the incident in India was not the first they had experienced. Previously, they had faced similar situations in several other countries. This has raised concerns about the growing practice of censorship against artistic works in various parts of the world.

For Behemoth, freedom of expression is a fundamental right for every human being, regardless of religious, racial, or cultural background. They hope that society can become more open and appreciative of differences in the arts.

At the end of their statement, Behemoth expressed their sincere apology to their fans in India. They admitted that they were deeply disappointed that they could not perform and meet their fans in person.

Nevertheless, the band hopes to return someday under safer conditions. They also thanked fans for their continued support and loyalty.

In closing, Behemoth encouraged their supporters to stay strong, maintain freedom of thought, and continue supporting freedom of expression in the world of art.