“We feel that we have been seriously misled and let down”: GoFundMe launched for Indonesian metal bands stranded in Ireland after being allegedly abandoned by promoter
Three Indonesian extreme metal bands touring Europe found themselves stranded in Ireland after their European dates collapsed. The bands—Deadsquad, Jasad, and Death Vomit—were midway through the 2026 Cataclysmic Tour when their Cork show was cancelled on August 16, with the promoter citing van troubles. A London performance scheduled for the following day was similarly scrapped, leaving the musicians without planned accommodation or onward travel arrangements.
The bands claim their promoter, Diablo Productions, failed to fulfil basic tour obligations including securing proper venues and arranging transportation. They say they've received no communication from the promoter since the cancellations and assert that the promoter never formally booked their London venue. Frustrated by what they describe as disorganisation and lack of professionalism, the bands have turned to crowdfunding to cover their stranded costs, with a GoFundMe campaign launched to help them return home.
- Three Indonesian metal bands (Deadsquad, Jasad, Death Vomit) abandoned midway through European tour after promoter cancelled shows and failed to arrange accommodation
- Bands allege promoter Diablo Productions mishandled logistics, never formally booked venues, and stopped communicating after cancellations began August 16
- GoFundMe campaign launched to help stranded musicians cover costs and return home