Bad Religion Announces 2024 Tour Cancellation: Apology, Full Refunds & More to Know

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As a lifetime connoisseur of music, particularly punk rock, I must say that the recent cancellation of Bad Religion‘s tour has left me feeling a bit like a teenager again, eagerly awaiting tickets to a much-anticipated concert only to find out it’s been postponed. It is always disheartening to hear about personal hardships that necessitate such decisions, and my heart goes out to the band members during this challenging time.

badreligion has regretfully postponed their upcoming tour in North America, initially slated for September 17 to October 19. This decision came about as a result of an urgent family matter that requires immediate attention.

On their official Instagram account, the band sadly announced they were forced to cancel their autumn tour due to an unexpected family matter. They expressed their regret for any inconvenience or disappointment this might bring.

“Bad Religion informs fans that they’ll receive their ticket refunds. To process your refund, go back to where you initially bought the tickets.”

If you’ve canceled your tickets from an authorized vendor like Ticketmaster within a 30-day window, the refund will be processed back into your account. It’s recommended that fans handle their refund requests at the original place where they made the purchase.

If you’ve purchased tickets for the Bad Religion tour from platforms like StubHub or Vivid Seats, it would be beneficial to reach out to the seller directly to request a refund.

Enthusiasts couldn’t wait for Bad Religion’s tour, as their seventh and most recent album, Age of Unreason, had been a massive success in 2019. This masterpiece was distributed by Epitaph Records and dominated European charts. Incredibly, it reached the 8th position on the German chart and the 12th spot on the Finnish album chart.

In 2021, during their tour, the legendary band marked their 40th anniversary. Notably, their frontman, Greg Griffin, engaged in an exclusive conversation with Cornell Daily Sun, reflecting on their enduring success and longevity among fans. When asked about their long-lasting existence in 2020, Griffin mused, “That’s a really tough question.”

The musician noted, drawing from his own experiences, that our music has been growing in recognition. He emphasized that it’s managed to keep people engaged across different generations. Intriguingly, we continue to attract fresh admirers annually, as well as long-time fans who have followed us for four decades.

For Griffin, it’s quite intriguing that their audience has become a blend of “diverse age groups who attend the performances.” The musician offers a reasonable explanation for this, as he openly stated, “from our point of view, we haven’t diluted the songwriting.” They strive to “compose songs and create music that resonates with human experiences.”

According to Griffin, what made their work stand out was the focus on everlasting themes, as he often wrote about subjects that remained relevant over time. He also considers himself fortunate for discovering the band name Bad Religion since religion, inherently, is one of those perennial topics, and there’s a conflict between religion and evolution that adds an interesting dimension to their music.

Regarding the recently scrapped tour, it was planned to kick off in Las Vegas and extend to Canada, wrapping up in October. An impressive number of seventeen venues had already sold their tickets, with the band originally booking performances at an astounding thirty locations.

Regrettably, the tour’s cancellation left fans in a state of doubt regarding the band’s upcoming tour plans. The band has chosen not to disclose specific details about the unexpected family issue that necessitated this change. Fans can merely cross their fingers and hope that Bad Religion resumes their tours promptly. The current members of the punk rock group include Graffin, Brett Gurewitz, Jay Bentley, Brian Baker, Mike Dimkich, and Jamie Miller.

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2024-08-30 14:39