Security threats force Behemoth to cancel show in India

Some bad luck is clearly following the Polish blackened death metal band Behemoth, as per theprp. They have long courted controversy with their overt displays of Satanism and their many religiously heated on- and off-stage antics, have once again been forced to cancel a gig this year. The band revealed on social media this morning, February 16, that their scheduled stop in Bangalore, India, on March 3rd has been postponed. This decision was made in reaction to “credible threats” that threatened the group’s and their crew’s safety and were brought about by pressure from local Christian-oriented organizations.

Behemoth regret to announce the cancellation of the band’s scheduled performance on March 3 in Bangalore, India.

Over the past few weeks, we and our team have received numerous credible threats stemming from religious Christian groups who have been applying pressure to authorities and to the promoter in an effort to stop the show from taking place. These threats have raised serious concerns regarding the band’s safety and security, including the possibility of arrest or physical danger.

We have been in close contact with the local promoter throughout this process. We want to make it clear that this cancellation is not the fault of the promoter, who has acted in good faith at every stage. Despite genuine efforts, it was not possible to obtain sufficient assurances that the band would be protected from legal consequences or security risks. On that basis, we have made the decision to cancel the show.

This is another example of religious fanaticism attempting to impose itself on artistic expression, something the band has recently faced in Turkey. It is deeply concerning to see what feels like a growing movement toward censorship around the world. In this modern age, artists should not face intimidation, threats, or the risk of imprisonment for performing their art.

Regardless of religion, race, or culture, freedom of expression must remain a fundamental principle. We believe it is important that people stand together in support of liberal values and creative freedom.

To our legions in India, we are deeply disappointed that we will not be able to perform for you on this occasion. We appreciate your support and hope to return soon.

Stay strong. Stay free.

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Upcoming shows:

CHANTS OF THE EASTERN LANDS 2026
BEHEMOTH + NIDHOGG

• 02/18 – Brisbane, AU @ The Tivoli
• 02/20 – Sydney, AU @ The Metro
• 02/21 – Melbourne, AU @ The Forum
• 02/22 – Adelaide, AU @ The Gov
• 02/25 – Tokyo, JP @ O-East
• 02/27 – Tianjin, China @ Damai 66 Livehouse
• 03/01 – Shanghai, CN @ Bandai Namco

TICKETS: https://www.behemoth.pl/

THE GODLESS IV 2026
BEHEMOTH + DEICIDE + ROTTING CHRIST + IMMOLATION

• 4/14 – San Diego, CA — The Observatory North Park
• 4/15 – San Francisco, CA — The Regency Ballroom
• 4/17 – Boise, ID — Knitting Factory 
• 4/18 – Portland, OR — Roseland Theater
• 4/19 – Seattle, WA — Showbox SoDo
• 4/21 – Salt Lake City, UT — Union Event Center
• 4/22 – Denver, Co — The Fillmore
• 4/24 – Milwaukee, WI — The Rave
• 4/25 – Chicago, IL — The Vic Theatre
• 4/26 – St. Louis, MO — The Pageant
• 4/28 – Norfolk, VA — The NorVa
• 4/30 – Silver Spring, MD — The Fillmore^
• 5/01 – Worcester, MA — Palladium&
• 5/02 – New York, NY — Palladium Times Square
• 5/04 – Buffalo, NY — Buffalo RiverWorks
• 5/05 – McKees Rocks, PA — The Roxian Theatre
• 5/07 – Daytona Beach, FL — Welcome To Rockville*
• 5/09 – Charlotte, NC — The Fillmore
• 5/11 – Toronto, ON — HISTORY
• 5/12 – Montreal, QC — L’Olympia
• 5/14 – Columbus, OH — Sonic Temple*
• 5/15 – Nashville, TN — Brooklyn Bowl
• 5/16 – Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade
• 5/18 – Dallas, TX — The Bomb Factory
• 5/20 – Phoenix, AZ — The Van Buren
• 5/21 – Los Angeles, CA — Hollywood Palladium

*Festval Date

^ = No Rotting Christ 
& = No Deicide 

TICKETS: https://www.behemoth.pl/

IN LEAGUE WITH SATAN TOUR 2026
BEHEMOTH + DIMMU BORGIR

• 09 Oct – Zurich, Switzerland – Halle 622
• 10 Oct – Zwickau, Germany – Sparkassen-Arena Zwickau
• 11 Oct – Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg – Rockhal
• 13 Oct – Milan, Italy – Alcatraz
• 14 Oct – Munich, Germany – Zenith
• 16 Oct – Paris, France – Zenith18 Oct – Den Bosch, Netherlands – Mainstage
• 20 Oct – Cologne, Germany – Palladium
• 22 Oct – Hamburg, Germany – Inselpark Arena
• 23 Oct – Berlin, Germany – Columbiahalle
• 24 Oct – Brno, Czech Republic – Hala Vodova
• 27 Oct – Helsinki, Finland – Ice Hall
• 29 Oct – Stockholm, Sweden – B-K
• 30 Oct – Copenhagen, Denmark – K.B. Hallen

TICKETS: https://www.behemoth.pl/