Following the cancellation of their set at Slovenia’s MetalDays earlier this week, Architects drummer has shed some light on the reasons behind show cancellations.
The Brighton-based metalcore outfit received a barrage of criticism from fans for their cancellation, something which shouldn’t have to happen all the time. It’s common knowledge that bands and performers, just like us, are human beings; however, not everyone seems to get this.
Check out Searle’s series of tweets below, and keep in mind that we’re all just human beings at the end of the day.
We’ve caught some heat for cancelling Metaldays festival the other weekend. I understand people are disappointed and have spent money….
— Dan Searle (@danarchitects) August 6, 2017
But unfortunately bands are comprised of humans and not machines and sometimes things arise that have to take priority.
— Dan Searle (@danarchitects) August 6, 2017
The way some people talk it’s as though they think we cancel shows for a laugh. It costs us a fortune and we love performing.
— Dan Searle (@danarchitects) August 6, 2017
Disappointing to see such a lack of trust. We caught this same heat when we had to cancel shows because Tom was ill.
— Dan Searle (@danarchitects) August 6, 2017
We couldn’t say why we were cancelling because it was private. It’s a shame that people forget that there are humans involved with this.
— Dan Searle (@danarchitects) August 6, 2017
To be clear – we all fine and in good health but sometimes we have commitments that come up that get in the way. That’s life im afraid!
— Dan Searle (@danarchitects) August 6, 2017
We would only cancel a show if we absolutely have to. We’re not staying at home sunbathing and watching telly!!!
— Dan Searle (@danarchitects) August 6, 2017
Definitely not sunbathing – we live in England.
— Dan Searle (@danarchitects) August 6, 2017