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Rufio/Mest Australian tour cancelled
It is with great dissapointment that Collateral Management must announce the cancellation of the upcoming Rufio / Mest tour of Australia. The tour will be replanned for an appearance to make its way back through Australia within the coming months.Thankfully, the reasons for the cancellation are no more than Australian immigration revoking their right to process and how long they spend on this measure. The bands Visa’s were not approved / or due to be approved in time even after taking the necessary approach and pre-cautions to make this right aswell as allowing the requested time for the allocation.It is quite upsetting and with both bands upmost respect and disappointment toward the appointed case officers, they will endeavour to return to our shores as soon as we can re-book venues, dates, the tour.To all the support acts involved, we offer apologies, and to all of the many ticket holders, please refer to your outlet for a full refund, and keep your eyes out for a re-announce, an...
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Jay Weinberg comments on departure from Madball
Former Madball drummer Jay Weinberg has commented on his departure from the band, and responded to the statement that the band's front man Freddy Cricien posted, where it was stated that Weinberg was fired from the band. Weinberg posted: "There has been so much noise on the internet regarding my parting ways with Madball - largely distorted - that I wanted to take the opportunity to set the record straight as I see it. Then, anyone who is interested can make up their own mind. Freddy Cricien has most recently inaccurately described my participation in the writing and recording process of Madball's latest project, 'Empire.' However, Freddy has grossly mischaracterized my time with the band in the press; yet I have not responded publicly to any Madball statements. Until now. I agree that Madball will be better served by an individual more attuned to their particular lifestyle and, occasionally, a new band member will grind gears with long-time members over non-musical issues. To ...