CATEGORY 7, the new band featuring former MACHINE HEAD and current KERRY KING guitarist Phil Demmel, ex-ADRENALINE MOB guitarist Mike Orlando, ARMORED SAINT/ex-ANTHRAX singer John Bush, SHADOWS FALL/ex-OVERKILL drummer Jason Bittner and EXODUS bassist Jack Gibson, has canceled its previously announced first-ever tour in support of its self-titled debut album.
The 14-show trek was scheduled to on March 6 in Baltimore, Maryland and run through March 23 in Atlanta, Georgia. Direct support on all shows was slated to be provided by EXHORDER (except Milwaukee). Additional support was due to come from HAND OF THE TRIBE on all dates, as well as DEAD BY WEDNESDAY on the first four dates, and ENGINEERED SOCIETY PROJECT on the remainder of the tour, starting in Warrendale.
Earlier today, CATEGORY 7 released the following statement via social media: “With the overwhelming competition for the live show dollar, we feel that our projected ticket sales will not be enough for our tour to be profitable, so we have made the painful decision to cancel our tour in March.
“The cost of touring continues to go up and while we had no illusion of big profits, at least breaking even was a goal which after speaking to our agent and the promoters of the shows did not seem achievable.
“We appreciate everyone that is enjoying our music, and we will continue to attempt to find a way to bring the live show on the road.
“In making this decision now it will enable everyone to get refunds before Christmas. All VIP purchases will be immediately refunded.
“Thank you again for the support for CATEGORY 7.”
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