Metal, Hardcore, Indie, Rock
Voivod have officially canceled their scheduled U.S. tour alongside BAT due to an ongoing family medical emergency, as per theprp. Health concerns within the band’s immediate circle have persisted throughout the year, following an earlier GoFundMe campaign launched in February to support the partner of frontman Denis “Snake” Bélanger during her treatment for stage four colorectal cancer. Bélanger previously stepped away from the group’s European tour dates earlier this year to navigate a serious family situation, which prompted former bassist/vocalist Eric “E-Force” Forrest to temporarily rejoin the lineup in his absence.
Dear Fans,
It is with heavy hearts that we must cancel the US tour dates with BAT due to family health emergency in the Voivod clan.
We would like to say postponed and give you a new time period but Voivod can’t commit to any dates right now.
Tickets will be refunded at point of sale, we ask fans to wait a few days until the ticketing systems have been alerted.
Thank you for your understanding and support.
Established in Jonquière, Quebec, in 1982, Voivod forged a singular identity in heavy music by fusing elements of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, early hardcore punk, and 1970s progressive rock. Lyrically, the Canadian outfit frequently explored Cold War politics, post-apocalyptic narratives, and sci-fi themes. Their 1987 release, “Killing Technology”, marked a pivotal stylistic transition, famously placing their recurring mascot — Korgull, illustrated by drummer Away — into a futuristic space setting. The group shifted away from pure speed toward intricate storytelling on 1988’s “Dimension Hatröss”, relying on complex time signatures and dissonant, high-register guitar work from Piggy alongside Blacky’s unique chordal bass tones.
As one of the earliest Canadian thrash metal acts to achieve international acclaim, Voivod reached their commercial high-water mark with 1989’s “Nothingface”, which featured a prominent cover of Pink Floyd‘s “Astronomy Domine” — a tradition of progressive rock tributes that continued with Pink Floyd‘s “The Nile Song” on “The Outer Limits” (1993) and King Crimson‘s “21st Century Schizoid Man” on “Phobos” (1997).
