Limp Bizkit cancels UFC 100 show
Members of Limp Bizkit have recently released a statement informing that the band has been forced to cancel the show programmed to take place on July 10th at the Mandalay Bay as a prelude for the UFC 100 event. According to Durst, a disagreement between Interscope Records, the company that owns the band’s DVD rights and the venue, forced the rap-rockers to cancel their first U.S. Concert in over eight years.
“Limp Bizkit did NOT, in any way, cancel the UFC 100 concert in Las Vegas. Truth is UFC and Interscope Records could not come to an agreement on certain DVD rights. With all respect to Mandalay Bay, the UFC were also unhappy with Limp Bizkit decision of wanting to switch the performance from the Beach at Mandalay Bay with its inappropriate layout for a heavy rock concert with Limp Bizkit, basically a stage in front of a pool, to a more standard concert venue also located at the Mandalay Bay, which was the House Of Blues. The UFC expressed they wanted a ‘party vibe’ for this event and would not settle for any venue besides the Beach for this and other reasons.” the band told in a press release.
In a statement, Durst and other members of the band thanked the UFC for inviting the band to the event and expressed that they didn’t want to cancel the performance, but due the circumstances surrounding the event, they had no choice but to withdraw from the show. However, to fulfill their commitment with fans that bought tickets to see the concert in Las Vegas, Limp Bizkit announced that they will perform on the same night at a not yet determined location, which will be their only show programmed before they finish recording their new studio album.
“I’ve just always liked watching people who are very skilled in all different types of fighting, going to engage with a little less boundaries. These fights are put together in an organized way. I wouldn’t support Limp Bizkit being on some snuff backyard brawling, fighting contest.” Durst said.
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