News : 4ARM drop off their USA tour

Who doesn’t love a bit of controversy? Melbourne thrashers 4ARM were set to play on the Zombie Apocalypse tour across the USA alongside Casket of Cassandra, Prey For Sleep, Short Fuse and also-Australian Deprivation. This morning however, the band have pulled out of the tour, and put out a warning about the promoter;

“4ARM have been forced to walk off The Zombie Apocalypse Tour owing to sub-standard arrangements and communications on behalf of the tour promoters, Nemesis Records.  As an example, the accompanying photo is of an actual venue at which the band were expected to perform. Needless to say, this was the final straw triggering 4ARM’s exit from a poorly organised and misinformed operation. 4ARM warn all bands to exercise caution in dealings with Nemesis Records.

4ARM apologise to fans who were planning on attending any of the US dates, but would like to assure them of a return to the US under better circumstances.”

After that announcement though, Deprivation hit back on Facebook, defending the promoter and venue.

“A lot has been said about The Zombie Apocalypse Tour that are completely false. The venue we played in Ceres, CA at the Workshop have had All Shall Perish, Dying Fetus, and a number of other incredible bands have played there. 

Myke of Short Fuse set up the show on a day off, and the place was insane! The bands tore it up and the fans in the pit went ape shit! Nemesis Records has been nothing but good to us! 

There is always more to the story… Dont believe the hype or gossip about this tour. We are fucking destroying this tour. Cant wait for the rest of this tour. We would hope that everyone would support Nemesis Records and post their support!”

That “there is always more to the story” line is definitely correct, and it’s impossible to tell what is actually going on, but it’s interesting regardless.