“Unforeseen circumstances” lead to the cancellation of Sick New World 2025
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“Unforeseen circumstances” lead to the cancellation of Sick New World 2025

Posted on by Amelia Pressman

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Sick New World music festival in Las Vegas has been canceled.

According to the festival’s website, organizers encountered “unforeseen circumstances” that could not be accommodated for the originally planned April 2025 date.

Channel 13 reached out to the music festival to learn more about these circumstances. We are waiting for an answer.

The disappointment that hard rock and heavy metal fans are experiencing is also expressed by one of their biggest headliners: Metallica.

Fans of the heavy metal band may know that Metallica had planned to kick off their 2025 tour in Las Vegas at the festival, but now that is no longer happening. On their website the band said, among other things:

It is with great disappointment that we have to inform you that the entire Sick New World Festival has been cancelled. Unfortunately, we will not be starting the 2025 tour as planned on April 12, 2025 in Las Vegas. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope we have another opportunity to connect.

In addition to Metallica, fans could also have seen performances from other big headliners Linkin Park, transience, Queens of the Stone Ageand more.

The full statement can be found on the Sick New World website here:

“It is with great disappointment that we announce that Sick New World will no longer take place in Las Vegas on April 12, 2025. Despite our best efforts, we encountered unforeseen circumstances that we cannot handle for next year’s show. We would like to thank all the dedicated SNW fans who have planned to join us in another cultural celebration of hard rock, gothic, alternative and heavy music. Please stay tuned for further and future information on Sick New World.

I bought a ticket. Will I get a refund?

According to the festival’s website, yes. You will receive a refund.

“Tickets purchased directly from Front Gate Tickets will be automatically refunded to the original payment method within 30 days.”

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