A "hybrid metal" band from Alberta that was scheduled to perform in Barrie next month has postponed its cross-Canada tour.
Fall of Earth's management made the announcement on Monday.
"On the road for their first coast-to-coast Canada tour of 2023 and the fourth of the year since touring across eastern Canada earlier this year in support of their sophomore album From the Ashes released this past April, Edmonton’s Fall of Earth is devastated to announce the postponement of the remaining dates of their Road to Purgatory Tour due to an unexpected family emergency," said the statement.
The band was slated to play The Queens in downtown Barrie on Saturday, Nov. 4.
"We apologize to our fans across Canada, as well as the venues, promoters and media who supported us on this tour. Out of respect for the band and its members, we respectfully request privacy at this time," the band members said in the statement. "Please be assured that Fall of Earth will continue to be among Canada’s most active touring bands, with its existing lineup, and will return to the road as soon as we are able. We love the road and all of you who support us. We appreciate your understanding."
The Road to Purgatory Tour kicked off Sept. 8 in Peace River, Alta., headed toward British Columbia and then went east toward Quebec and was to continue to the Maritime provinces for a trek across nine Canadian provinces for two months of 40-plus performances that would head back west and wrap up in Saskatoon, Sask., on Nov. 18.
The band was also scheduled to play Ontario shows in Guelph, Peterborough, Toronto, Hamilton, Chatham, London, North Bay and Thunder Bay before heading back through Manitoba.
No rescheduled dates have been announced.
