According to loudwire.com, metalcore band We Came As Romans were scheduled to perform in Providence, Rhode Island on October 22 but the band never took the stage due to an alleged result of an incident that allegedly took place earlier in the evening between security and fans.
We Came As Romans was set to play the Fete Music Hall in Providence, when the alleged incident occurred during Bodysnatcher’s performance.
In their statement, We Came As Romans further explains why they cancelled the show.
“Our show in Providence, RI last night had to be canceled. During Bodysnatcher’s set, multiple attendees were wrongfully & aggressively dragged out of the venue. Some of our touring crew went outside to de-escalate the situation with security, as we had approved moshing & crowd surfing with the venue & security teams during a security brief earlier that day.”
The band alleges that “The security team did not respond well, & the situation escalated further, even to the point of spitting in our crew’s faces, spitting on gear, threatening physical violence & someone having to be physically restrained.”
With the alleged issues allegedly being unable to be resolved, We Came As Romans wrote: “Out of an abundance of caution for the protection of all of the fans, our own touring party (all 4 bands & crew), & the venue staff – all parties agreed that the best move was to cancel the show. We can’t tell you how disappointed we are that we were not able to play.”
The band conclude their statement by saying: “Refunds are available at your point of purchase. We would like to thank Bowery Presents for being great partners, and do not want this to reflect on them at all. This situation reflects only on house security of the venue & venue management’s lack of accountability.”
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