Las Vegas heavy metal festival canceled due to ‘unforeseen circumstances’

On November 30, 2024By Littum

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – Las Vegas’ heavy metal festival “Sick New World” has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances, festival organizers announced.

“It is with great disappointment that we announce that Sick New World will no longer be taking place in Las Vegas on April 12, 2025,” reads a statement on their website.

The festival, which was scheduled for next spring, had many highly anticipated acts in its lineup, including Metallica, Evanescence and Queens of the Stone Age.

Acid Bath were scheduled for a reunion performance, marking their first time back together since 1997. Linkin Park was also scheduled to debut in the Las Vegas Valley with new lead vocalist, Emily Armstrong.

Organizers added that they thank fans who planned to attend and to “stay tuned” for more information.

Read the full statement below:

Tickets will be refunded to the original payment method, organizers added.

FOX5 has reached out for more details about the festival’s cancellation, but has yet to hear back.