Slipknot not playing Reading & Leeds

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by Sean Adams [Edit this content] ▾ 27 comments 16:50 August 20th, 2008

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Masked popular metal band Slipknot, have pulled out of Reading/Leeds Festival with just two days to go.

Statement from Slipknot found on the official Reading website reads as follows:

To Our Fans: (not Maggots?)
It is with huge regret and disappointment that we have been forced to cancel our imminent festival appearances at Leeds and Reading. The other night, Joey Jordison broke his ankle and doctors have advised Joey to stay off his leg for 4-6 weeks to prevent further injury or permanent and more serious damage.

We know you will be hugely disappointed and so are we. Cancelling shows is never an easy decision and we apologize to all our fans, friends and family for not being there to throw down with you.

Stay (sic),
Slipknot

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i'm still a maggot, whatever they say

10 9 8 7 6 6 6 5 4 3 2 1

it might have been a bit unwelcome

too_black_too_strong | 20 Aug '08, 16:54 | X | Reply

ladies and gentlemen

due to uforseen circumstances, SlipKnot will not be performing this evening. we are at this moment trying to rectify this situation. we'll be right back with you :'(

pieces_of_reece | 20 Aug '08, 16:57 | X | Reply

bastard

i was looking forward to pushing my fingers into my.............
EYES!!!!!!!

joe_riot | 20 Aug '08, 16:57 | X | Reply

Daphne and Celeste

That's who they need to fill the gap on metal day.

H-Stein | 20 Aug '08, 17:20 | X | Reply

nice touch

I like what you did there...

gee_akko @pieces_of_reece | 20 Aug '08, 17:35 | X | Reply

Do not extend Tenacious D's set!

Tenacious D are to 2008 what Daphne and Celeste were to 2000... but not funny.

jenleft | 20 Aug '08, 17:37 | X | Reply

oh no what a disaster

i'm sure everyone going will be devastated

rob_heath | 20 Aug '08, 17:42 | X | Reply

haaaaaaaahaha

wrightylew | 20 Aug '08, 17:43 | X | Reply

I'd imagine

They'll just extend everyone's set a little.

Lofisongsaregreat @wrightylew | 20 Aug '08, 17:44 | X | Reply

Please someone

wrap Zach De La Rocha in cotton wool.

themighty @Lofisongsaregreat | 20 Aug '08, 17:51 | X | Reply

I hear

they asked The Enemy to do another set :D anyone in the tents that deserve upgrading to the main stage?

amyblue @Lofisongsaregreat | 20 Aug '08, 17:52 | X | Reply

crystal castles

vs metal kids?

am sure sony will give a large punk rock donation to get gallows on there

sean @amyblue | 20 Aug '08, 18:01 | X | Reply

Pendulum or Bullet For My Valentine?

Both are suitably rubbish enough to go on Sunday's mainstage bill.

black_rooster @amyblue | 20 Aug '08, 18:08 | X | Reply

lol

moodiejg @rob_heath | 20 Aug '08, 18:22 | X | Reply

Damn.

One of my bands of the weekend. Replaced with another metal band (Not, dear god, NOT Bullet For My Valentine) or a longer set for Metallica or i'm mad.

moderaterock | 20 Aug '08, 20:02 | X | Reply