Dimmu Borgir cancel Bloodstock appearance due to illness
Dimmu Borgir have had to cancel their appearance at Bloodstock Festival.
A statement from the band said the Norwegian black metallers have had to cancel their set at the Catton Park event this weekend due to illness.
"The doctors have ordered full rest for a minimum of one week, and instructed that performing a show this weekend would increase the situation," the statement continued.
"We are truly sorry about this, as we had been looking forward enormously to returning to Bloodstock this year.
"Enjoy the festival, we will see you again soon."
In a last minute dash to find a replacement, Bloodstock will be moving Queensryche up into the Sunday special guest slot and will be bringing in Batushka underneath them into a third on the bill position.
Speaking ahead of the event, Batushka said: "Bloodstock, we're returning to bring you sorrow and mourning in its full glory.
"We're bringing you only bitter regrets. Celebrate with us the Liturgy of Death.
"Experience it until it breaks your heart. Here we come in pain, fear, and scarcity.
"It's time for the Great Vespers. Bloodstock - we will soak your land with death".
Bloodstock Festival begins tomorrow and continues until Sunday, August 11.
For more information and to buy tickets, click here.
