Category 7 cancels US tour for March 2025 Category

In support of their self-titled debut album, Category 7, a new band that includes former Machine Head and current Kerry King guitarist Phil Demmel, former Adrenaline Mob guitarist Mike Orlando, Armored Saint/ex-Anthrax singer John Bush, Shadows Fall/ex-Overkill drummer Jason Bittner, and Exodus bassist Jack Gibson, has abruptly canceled their first-ever tour. The 14-show tour was set to begin in Baltimore, Maryland, on March 6 and end in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 23. Exhorder was supposed to give direct support for every show (with the exception of Milwaukee). On all dates, Hand Of The Tribe was expected to provide further support, followed by Dead By Wednesday on the first four dates and Engineered Society Project on the remaining dates, beginning in Warrendale.

With the overwhelming competition for the live show dollar, we feel that our projected ticket sales will not be enough for our tour to be profitable, so we have made the painful decision to cancel our tour in March. The cost of touring continues to go up and while we had no illusion of big profits, at least breaking even was a goal which after speaking to our agent and the promoters of the shows did not seem achievable. We appreciate everyone that is enjoying our music and we will continue to attempt to find a way to bring the live show on the road. In making this decision now it will enable everyone to get refunds before Christmas. All vip purchases will be immediately refunded. Thank you again for the support for Category 7.