Slipknot release statement following Metallica tour cancellation
As Metallica cancel Australian tour dates, Slipknot – who were set to open for the band – release a statement to fans

This weekend, Metallica announced that they were cancelling Australian tour dates as James Hetfield re-entered rehab.
The band posted a statement online which read: "We are truly sorry to inform our fans and friends that we must postpone our upcoming tour of Australia and New Zealand.
"As most of you probably know, our brother James has been struggling with addiction on and off for many years. He has now, unfortunately, had to re-enter a treatment program to work on his recovery again."
Now, Slipknot – who were set to be supporting Metallica on their Australian and New Zealand dates – have issued a statement to fans addressing the cancellations.
Via a statement posted to their Facebook page, the band told fans: "To our Australian and New Zealand fans and family, we only recently heard the news about the tour being postponed, and we are working as quickly as possible to determine next steps.
"We will let everyone know as soon as we are able. Of course, our thoughts are with James and Metallica. We wish them nothing but the best.
"We hope to see you all very soon."
Metal Hammer Newsletter
Sign up below to get the latest from Metal Hammer, plus exclusive special offers, direct to your inbox!
At the time of writing, Metallica's other future plans are still on schedule, including a charity concert in March 2020 to raise money for the band's All Within My Hands Foundation, a series of South American dates in April, and the Global Goal Live show in September.
Briony is the Editor in Chief of Louder and is in charge of sorting out who and what you see covered on the site. She started working with Metal Hammer, Classic Rock and Prog magazines back in 2015 and has been writing about music and entertainment in many guises since 2009. Her favourite-ever interviewee is either Billy Corgan or Kim Deal. She is a big fan of cats, Husker Du and pizza.