Bangalore Open Air 2020 postponed due to coronavirus

The city's premier metal festival was all set to host bands Marduk, Intronaut and Kalmah 
Swedish metal band, Marduk
Swedish metal band, Marduk

Bangalore's premeir metal festival, Bangalore Open Air, has been a highlight on every metalhead's calendar for almost a decade now. However, the ninth edition of the fest, which was scheduled for March 21, has now been rescheduled to a later date due to Coronavirus travel restrictions. In a statement on their Facebook page the organisers announced, "Due to the directive from the Bureau of Immigration - Ministry of External Affairs, which suspends all existing visas granted to nationals of Germany, France and Spain stemming from the growing concerns over the spread of COVID-19 internationally, we have consulted with all related parties and have come to the decision of rescheduling the festival..."  

Here is the full statement: 

Bands such as Marduk, Intronaut, Kalmah, Beyond The Black and The Down Troddence were set to perform. Although fans are disappointed, most say they completely understand the decisions.  

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