Morbid Angel have shared a press release relating to final night time’s roof collapse at a present they have been meant to headline in Belvidere, Illinois. “On behalf of Morbid Angel, we want to first and foremost send our deepest and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the individual who tragically lost their life last night in the venue roof collapse due to heavy winds from a Tornado,” the group wrote on Instagram.
Morbid Angel went on to say that they’d be suspending tonight’s efficiency in Joliet, Illinois, which can now happen Wednesday, April 5. Here is the band’s full assertion:
On behalf of Morbid Angel, we need to before everything ship our deepest and heartfelt condolences to the household and mates of the person who tragically misplaced their life final night time within the venue roof collapse on account of heavy winds from a Tornado.
We misplaced a brother in Metal final night time, and plenty of have been damage and injured on this tragedy. We wish to specific how really grateful we’re for these in attendance (Fans, Venue Staff, Bands and Crew) that assisted with getting folks out and to security. We need to thank the First responders (Fire, EMT, Police) that have been on the scene rapidly and have been capable of assist in getting folks out of the venue and to hospitals for remedy as rapidly as attainable. YOU ARE TRUE HEROES!
At this time our minds proceed to stay with all those that have been injured and hospitalized, in addition to everybody who was effected by the storms within the surrounding space. We really hope for a quick restoration of all who have been injured.
As a results of the occasions of final night time, we’re working to re-scheduling tonight’s present in Joliet, IL to Wednesday April fifth. With that mentioned, our focus stays with the Victims of this horrible storm.
MA
In addition to Morbid Angel, the bands Revocation and Skeletal Remains had been on account of carry out. Brazilian dying steel band Crypta had completed their set when the Apollo Theater introduced a half-hour on account of “dangerous weather” exterior. Soon after, the venue’s roof collapsed, leaving one individual useless and dozens hospitalized.