Nevermore have pulled out of their upcoming appearance in the US later this year, due to issues in obtaining a visa for their new vocalist Berzan \u00d6nen.<\/p>\n
\u00d6nen, who is from T\u00fcrkiye, was announced as the reunited band’s new singer<\/a> earlier this year. He replaces Warrel Dane<\/a>, who passed away following a heart attack in 2017.<\/p>\n The band were due to perform at the 25th ProgPower USA festival in Atlanta, Georgia this coming September, but explained in an Instagram post that delays in getting a work permit have led to their withdrawal from the four-day bash.<\/p>\n “We hear your requests for a US tour loud and clear, and we want it to happen just as much as you do,” reads a statement. “The reason it hasn\u2019t yet is simple \u2013 getting the work permit for our singer is taking much longer than anticipated. We\u2019ll get it done, but unfortunately we aren\u2019t quite there yet.<\/p>\n “Sadly, it also means that we won\u2019t be able to perform at ProgPower USA this year. Sincere apologies to Glenn, the ProgPower USA crew and our US fans, and thanks for understanding.<\/p>\n “New music is forthcoming, and we\u2019ll finally be back on stages in the states performing it live in 2027. We owe it to all of you and promise we\u2019ll make it worth the wait.<\/p>\n “In light of all of this, we are actively booking more international shows for later this year. Announcements for those will happen soon.”<\/p>\n Visa issues are not uncommon on the international touring circuit. In a recent interview on the Heavy Stories<\/a> podcast, Svalbard singer\/guitarist Serena Cherry highlighted the administrative hurdles bands face when considering a tour in the United States.<\/p>\n \u201cThe visa costs are insane!\u201d says Cherry. \u201cSometimes America will just turn it down based on, \u2018Oh, we don\u2019t think it\u2019s big enough or warrants coming over here.\u2019 That is a reason, as well. We just can\u2019t afford to do it! And it\u2019s not for lack of offers. It\u2019s thousands and thousands of pounds, per person. And that\u2019s not including the cost of touring when you\u2019re over there.\u201d<\/p>\n Nevermore will play their first show in 16 years on April 1 in Instanbul, T\u00fcrkiye. <\/p>\n The band will then head to South America for several shows, followed by European festival appearances and gigs supporting Savatage in the summer. In September, they’ll join Judas Priest<\/a> on the final seven dates of their Faithkeeper tour. <\/p>\n For full details, see their official site<\/a>.<\/p>\n